Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Moomba Outback 2008 vs Moomba Outback LSV 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Moomba Outback 2008 vs Moomba Outback LSV 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Moomba Outback LSV 2007 measures 21,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 19,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Moomba Outback 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Moomba Outback 2008 tips the scales at 275 lbs — 242 lbs more than the Moomba Outback LSV 2007 at 33 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 Outback 2008 and 325 hp for the Moomba Outback LSV 2007. 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 2008 carries 28 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Moomba Outback LSV 2007. 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 2007 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Moomba Outback 2008 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 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Moomba Outback LSV 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Moomba Outback 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelOutback
ModelOutback LSV
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in
Beam97 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches97
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detail24 in. (0.61 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches24
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,497 kg)
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.33
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches6
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 6 in. (7.16 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches258
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.55
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.7 l, V8, EFI
Engine/s standard5.7 l, V-8, EFI
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeV-drive
Engine max325 hp
Engine max325 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people13
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 10 in. with boat
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 3 in. (7.70 m) w/boat
Trailer - Weight3,600 lbs. with boat
Trailer - Weight4,150 lbs. (1,882 kg) w/boat
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailBoatmate
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.59 m) w/boat