Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Moomba Mobius LSV 2011 vs Moomba Mobius XLV 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Moomba Mobius LSV 2011 vs Moomba Mobius XLV 2007 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 LSV 2011 at 21,5 ft versus Moomba Mobius XLV 2007 at 23,0 ft. At 33 lbs and 36 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 — 325 hp for the Moomba Mobius LSV 2011 and 325 hp for the Moomba Mobius XLV 2007. 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 2011 carries 39 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Moomba Mobius XLV 2007. 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 XLV 2007 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Moomba Mobius 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 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Moomba Mobius XLV 2007 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 Mobius 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
ModelMobius LSV
ModelMobius XLV
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in
Beam98 in. (2.49 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches98
Draft [max] - Detail24 in
Draft [max] - Detail26 in. (0.66 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Inches24
Draft [max] - Inches26
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs
Weight - Detail3,600 lbs. (1,633 kg)
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.36
Length - Feet21.5
Length - Feet23
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. (7.62 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. (7.01 m)
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches276
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.01
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIndmar
Engine makenot available
Engine modelAssault™ 5.7 l MPI V8 with digital cruise
Engine modelnot available
Fuel systemEFI
Fuel systemnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeV-drive
Drive typeV-drive
Horsepower325 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.7 l, V-8, EFI
Engine maxnot available
Engine max325 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs. (1,043 kg)
Maximum people13
Maximum people16
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 8 in. (8.13 m) w/boat
Trailer - Weight4,150 lbs
Trailer - Weight4,700 lbs. (2,132 kg) w/boat
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.59 m) w/boat
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailBoatmate