Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Moomba Mobius XLV GG 2006 vs Moomba Outback 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Moomba Mobius XLV GG 2006 vs Moomba Outback 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 XLV GG 2006 at 23,0 ft versus Moomba Outback 2008 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Moomba Mobius XLV GG 2006 tips the scales at 3 600 lbs - 850 lbs more than the Moomba Outback 2008 at 2 750 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.
The Moomba Outback 2008 tops out at 325 hp. Engine specs for the Moomba Mobius XLV GG 2006 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Moomba Mobius XLV GG 2006 carries 40 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Moomba Outback 2008. 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 GG 2006 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Moomba Outback 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 XLV GG 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Moomba Mobius XLV GG 2006 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 Outback 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 XLV GG
ModelOutback
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches95
Draft [max] - Detail26 in.
Draft [max] - Detail22 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail3,600 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs.
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - lbs.3600
Weight - lbs.2750
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches246
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 6 in.
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard310 hp, V-8
Engine/s standard5.7 l, V8, EFI
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max325 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people16
Maximum people10
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs.
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 10 in. with boat
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,600 lbs. with boat