The Moomba Mobius LS 2004 vs Moomba Mobius LSV 2012 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 310 hp for the Moomba Mobius LS 2004 and 325 hp for the Moomba Mobius LSV 2012. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Moomba Mobius LSV 2012 carries 39 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Moomba Mobius LS 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Moomba Mobius LSV 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Moomba Mobius LS 2004 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Moomba Mobius LSV 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Moomba Mobius LSV 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 21,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Moomba Mobius LS 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.