Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Moomba Mojo 2.5 2013 vs Moomba Outback LS 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Moomba Mojo 2.5 2013 vs Moomba Outback LS 2006 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 Mojo 2.5 2013 at 22,5 ft versus Moomba Outback LS 2006 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Moomba Mojo 2.5 2013 tips the scales at 3 900 lbs - 800 lbs more than the Moomba Outback LS 2006 at 3 100 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 Mojo 2.5 2013 and 340 hp for the Moomba Outback LS 2006. 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 Mojo 2.5 2013 carries 50 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Moomba Outback LS 2006. 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 Mojo 2.5 2013 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Moomba Outback LS 2006 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Moomba Mojo 2.5 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Moomba Mojo 2.5 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 16 passengers and at 22,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Moomba Outback LS 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelMojo 2.5
ModelOutback LS
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches97
Draft [max] - Detail27.5 in.
Draft [max] - Detail22 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches27.5
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs.
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs.
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.3900
Weight - lbs.3100
Length - Feet22.5
Length - Feet21
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in.
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches270
Length overall - Inches258
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIndmar
Engine makenot available
Engine modelAssault V-8 MPI CAT
Engine modelnot available
Fuel systemEFI
Fuel systemnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Horsepower330 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardIndmar Assault 5.7 l, 310 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max340 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people16
Maximum people13
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 2 in.
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightBoat and Trailer: 5,100 lbs.
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width102 in.
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailSingle torsion axle trailer with disc brakes