Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Moomba Mobius XLV 2005 vs Moomba Outback V 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Moomba Mobius XLV 2005 vs Moomba Outback V 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Moomba Mobius XLV 2005 measures 23,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 21,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Moomba Outback V 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). At 36 lbs and 3 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 — 310 hp for the Moomba Mobius XLV 2005 and 325 hp for the Moomba Outback V 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Moomba Mobius XLV 2005 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Moomba Outback V 2007 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Moomba Mobius XLV 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Moomba Mobius XLV 2005 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 V 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelMobius XLV
ModelOutback V
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam98 in
Beam95 in. (2.41 m)
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches95
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Detail24 in. (0.61 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches24
Weight - Detail3,600 lbs
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs. (1,649 kg)
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.36
Weight - lbs.3
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m)
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches248
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 8 in. (6.91 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Engine max310 hp, V-8
Engine max325 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.7 l, V-8, EFI
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeV-drive
Operational Info
Maximum people16
Maximum people1
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,480 lbs. (671 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailBoatmate
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 5 in. (7.44 m) w/boat
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,850 lbs. (1,746 kg) w/boat
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.59 m) w/boat