Matching a deep vee MB Sports B52 23 WB 2013 against a modified vee MB Sports B52V23 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MB Sports B52 23 WB 2013 at 23,0 ft versus MB Sports B52V23 2008 at 23,0 ft. At 41 lbs and 4 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The MB Sports B52 23 WB 2013 carries a rated maximum of 350 hp. Engine data for the MB Sports B52V23 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 65 gal and 64 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MB Sports B52 23 WB 2013 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MB Sports B52V23 2008 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MB Sports B52 23 WB 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MB Sports B52 23 WB 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MB Sports B52V23 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.