Matching a deep vee MB Sports B52V Team Wide Body 2012 against a modified vee MB Sports F23 Tomcat 2011 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 B52V Team Wide Body 2012 at 21,0 ft versus MB Sports F23 Tomcat 2011 at 23,5 ft. At 39 lbs and 43 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 410 hp, the MB Sports F23 Tomcat 2011 has a 67-hp advantage over the MB Sports B52V Team Wide Body 2012's 343-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 64 gal and 65 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MB Sports F23 Tomcat 2011 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MB Sports B52V Team Wide Body 2012 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MB Sports F23 Tomcat 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MB Sports F23 Tomcat 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 23,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MB Sports B52V Team Wide Body 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.