Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Moomba Mobius LS 2006 vs Moomba Outback V 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Moomba Mobius LS 2006 vs Moomba Outback V 2008 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Moomba Mobius LS 2006 at 21,0 ft versus Moomba Outback V 2008 at 20,0 ft. At 3 100 lbs and 3 000 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 340 hp for the Moomba Mobius LS 2006 and 325 hp for the Moomba Outback V 2008. 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 Outback V 2008 carries 40 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Moomba Mobius LS 2006. 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 LS 2006 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Moomba Outback V 2008 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 LS 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Moomba Mobius LS 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Moomba Outback V 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelMobius LS
ModelOutback V
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches95
Draft [max] - Detail22 in.
Draft [max] - Detail24 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches24
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs.
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs.
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.3100
Weight - lbs.3000
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet20
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in.
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches248
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 8 in.
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardIndmar Assault 5.7 l, 310 hp
Engine/s standard5.7 l, V8, EFI
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeV-drive
Engine max340 hp
Engine max325 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum people13
Maximum people10
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,480 lbs.
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSingle torsion axle trailer with disc brakes
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 5 in. with boat
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,850 lbs. with boat