Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Moomba Mobius XLV 2004 vs Moomba Outback LS 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Moomba Mobius XLV 2004 vs Moomba Outback LS 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 310 hp for the Moomba Mobius XLV 2004 and 325 hp for the Moomba Outback LS 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 XLV 2004 carries 40 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Moomba Outback LS 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 2004 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Moomba Outback LS 2007 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 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Moomba Mobius XLV 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 16 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Moomba Outback LS 2007 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 XLV
ModelOutback LS
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam98 in.
Beam97 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches97
Draft [max] - Detail26 in.
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail4100 lbs.
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg)
Weight - kg1859.73
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.4100
Weight - lbs.3100
Length overall - Detail25 ft.
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches300
Length overall - Inches258
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.55
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 6 in. (7.16 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gals.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Engine max310 HP
Engine max325 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.7 l, V-8, EFI
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum people16 persons
Maximum people13
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailBoatmate
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 3 in. (7.26 m) w/boat
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg) w/boat
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.59 m) w/boat