Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Moomba Mobius XLV 2007 vs Moomba Outback 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Moomba Mobius XLV 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Moomba Mobius XLV 2007 measures 23,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 21,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Moomba Outback 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Moomba Outback 2008 tips the scales at 275 lbs — 239 lbs less than the Moomba Mobius XLV 2007 at 36 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 325 hp for the Moomba Mobius XLV 2007 and 325 hp for the Moomba Outback 2008. 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 Outback 2008 carries 28 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 Outback 2008 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 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 Outback 2008 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
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam98 in. (2.49 m)
Beam95 in
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches95
Draft [max] - Detail26 in. (0.66 m)
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail3,600 lbs. (1,633 kg)
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - lbs.36
Weight - lbs.275
Length - Meters7.01
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet2
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. (7.62 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. (7.01 m)
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.7 l, V-8, EFI
Engine/s standard5.7 l, V8, EFI
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeV-drive
Drive typeInboard
Engine max325 hp
Engine max325 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs. (1,043 kg)
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum people16
Maximum people1
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailBoatmate
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 8 in. (8.13 m) w/boat
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 10 in. with boat
Trailer - Weight4,700 lbs. (2,132 kg) w/boat
Trailer - Weight3,600 lbs. with boat
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.59 m) w/boat
Trailer - Widthnot available