The Moomba Outback LS 2005 vs Moomba Outback LSV 2004 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 310 hp for the Moomba Outback LS 2005 and 310 hp for the Moomba Outback LSV 2004. 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 LS 2005 carries 34 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Moomba Outback LSV 2004. 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 Outback LSV 2004 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Moomba Outback LS 2005 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Moomba Outback LSV 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Moomba Outback LSV 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Moomba Outback LS 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.