Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Moomba Mobius XLV 2004 vs Moomba Outback V 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Moomba Mobius XLV 2004 vs Moomba Outback V 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 XLV 2004 and 325 hp for the Moomba Outback V 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.
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 V 2012 caps at 12. 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 V 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelMobius XLV
ModelOutback V
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Detail24°
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4100 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1859.73
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.41
Weight - lbs.not available
Length overall - Detail25 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches3
Length overall - Inches24
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gals
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max310 HP
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIndmar Assault
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.7 l, V8, EFI
Fuel systemnot available
Fuel systemEFI
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeV-drive
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower325 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people16 persons
Maximum people12
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee