Grady-White 232 Gulfstream vs Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV
The Grady-White 232 Gulfstream asks $10,000 more at the median ($60,000 against $50,000), measured across 105 listings we track. Below is every difference we can evidence, and the ones we cannot.
Side by side
| Grady-White 232 Gulfstream | Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV | |
|---|---|---|
| Median asking priceLower is cheaper to buy, not necessarily better value. | $60,000 | $50,000 |
| Typical low (25th pct) | $40,000 | $28,000 |
| Typical high (75th pct) | $65,000 | $97,500 |
| Length (median listed) | 23.0 ft | 23.0 ft |
| Listings we trackMore listings means an easier boat to find and to resell. | 24 | 81 |
| States with listings | 9 | 23 |
| Engines we see most | Suzuki 4-stroke outboard, Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300) | PCM / Indmar ski-wake inboard (GM-based), Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400) |
| Known problems on file | 0 | 2 |
| Federal recall campaigns (builder) | 0 | 3 |
| Model years traded | 1990–2022 | 2000–2026 |
Method: Both columns come from the same pipeline on the same day, so the comparison is like-for-like. Asking prices, de-duplicated, quartiles rounded to $500.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations · USCG / CPSC recall records
Which one suits which buyer
Take the Grady-White 232 Gulfstream if…
Take the Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV if…
- Budget is the binding constraint: it asks $10,000 less at the median.
- You want choice: we track 81 of these against 24.
- You would rather not travel: listings in 23 states against 9.
- Best resale in the wake segment — the 23 LSV is the most-wanted used wake boat in the US. Surf Gate + Power Wedge equipped commands a premium.
Every line above is derived from a number in the table, not from an opinion about the brands. What we cannot tell you from listing data is how they ride, how they are built, or which dealer network is better near you — so we do not pretend to.
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