Moomba Liquid Force LSV 2011 boat specs
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Moomba Liquid Force LSV 2011
2011
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Moomba Mobius XLV 2009 boat specs
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Moomba Mobius XLV 2009
2009
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Moomba Liquid Force LSV 2011 vs Moomba Mobius XLV 2009: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats

Both the Moomba Liquid Force LSV 2011 and the Moomba Mobius XLV 2009 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Moomba Liquid Force LSV 2011 at 21,5 ft versus Moomba Mobius XLV 2009 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Moomba Mobius XLV 2009 tips the scales at 3 600 lbs - 300 lbs less than the Moomba Liquid Force LSV 2011 at 3 300 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 325 hp for the Moomba Liquid Force LSV 2011 and 325 hp for the Moomba Mobius XLV 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 39 gal and 40 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Moomba Mobius XLV 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Moomba Liquid Force LSV 2011 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Moomba Mobius XLV 2009 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Moomba Mobius XLV 2009 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 Moomba Liquid Force LSV 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMoomba
MakeMoomba
ModelLiquid Force LSV
ModelMobius XLV
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97°
Beam98 in.
Draft [max] - Detail24°
Draft [max] - Detail26 in.
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs.
Weight - Detail3,600 lbs.
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - lbs.3300
Weight - lbs.3600
Length - Feet21.5
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches276
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches98
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches26
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.7 l, V8, EFI
Engine/s standard5.7 l, V8, EFI
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Horsepower325 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typenot available
Drive typeV-drive
Engine maxnot available
Engine max325 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people13
Maximum people16

Moomba Liquid Force LSV 2011 vs Moomba Mobius XLV 2009 - Common Questions

Which is the larger boat - the Moomba Liquid Force LSV 2011 or the Moomba Mobius XLV 2009?
The Moomba Mobius XLV 2009 is the longer of the two at 23,0 feet overall. The Moomba Liquid Force LSV 2011 comes in at 21,5 feet, making it roughly 1,5 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer - the Moomba Liquid Force LSV 2011 or the Moomba Mobius XLV 2009?
For trailering, the Moomba Liquid Force LSV 2011 has the edge at 3 300 lbs dry weight versus 3 600 lbs for the Moomba Mobius XLV 2009. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Moomba Liquid Force LSV 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 13 passengers, while the Moomba Mobius XLV 2009 is certified for 16. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing - on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
How do the fuel tanks compare on the Moomba Liquid Force LSV 2011 and Moomba Mobius XLV 2009?
Both boats carry similar fuel loads - 39 gallons and 40 gallons respectively. Range will depend heavily on motor choice, throttle usage, and whether you're on flat lake water or coastal chop.
Are the Moomba Liquid Force LSV 2011 and Moomba Mobius XLV 2009 from the same manufacturer?
Yes - both the Moomba Liquid Force LSV 2011 and the Moomba Mobius XLV 2009 are built by Moomba. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.