Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Moomba Mobius XLV 2007 vs Moomba Outback 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Moomba Mobius XLV 2007 vs Moomba Outback 2011 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 2007 at 23,0 ft versus Moomba Outback 2011 at 20,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Moomba Mobius XLV 2007 tips the scales at 3 600 lbs - 850 lbs more than the Moomba Outback 2011 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 325 hp for the Moomba Mobius XLV 2007 and 325 hp for the Moomba Outback 2011. 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 2007 carries 40 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Moomba Outback 2011. 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 2011 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 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 2011 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
ModelOutback
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
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.3600
Weight - lbs.2750
Length - Meters7.01
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet20.5
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
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 standardnot available
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 - Gal40
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeV-drive
Drive typeInboard
Engine max325 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIndmar
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelAssault™ 5.7 l MPI V8 with digital cruise
Fuel systemnot available
Fuel systemEFI
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower325 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs. (1,043 kg)
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs.
Maximum people16
Maximum people10
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.
Trailer - Weight4,700 lbs. (2,132 kg) w/boat
Trailer - Weight3,600 lbs.
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.59 m) w/boat
Trailer - Width102 in.