Both the Moomba Mobius XLV 2012 and the Moomba Mojo 2.5 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 2012 at 23,0 ft versus Moomba Mojo 2.5 2013 at 22,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Moomba Mojo 2.5 2013 tips the scales at 3 900 lbs - 300 lbs less than the Moomba Mobius XLV 2012 at 3 600 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 - 330 hp for the Moomba Mobius XLV 2012 and 330 hp for the Moomba Mojo 2.5 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 - 50 gal and 50 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 16 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.