Both the Moomba Mobius XLV 2009 and the Moomba Outback V 2013 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Moomba Mobius XLV 2009 at 23,0 ft versus Moomba Outback V 2013 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Moomba Mobius XLV 2009 tips the scales at 3 600 lbs - 300 lbs more than the Moomba Outback V 2013 at 3 300 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 2009 and 330 hp for the Moomba Outback V 2013. 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 - 40 gal and 39 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 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Moomba Outback V 2013 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Moomba Mobius XLV 2009 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 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.