When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Moomba Outback 2010 and the Moomba Outback V 2009 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 Outback 2010 at 2,0 ft versus Moomba Outback V 2009 at 2,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Moomba Outback 2010 tips the scales at 275 lbs — 272 lbs more than the Moomba Outback V 2009 at 3 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 2010 and 325 hp for the Moomba Outback V 2009. 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Moomba Outback V 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Moomba Outback 2010 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 V 2009 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Moomba Outback V 2009 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the Moomba Outback 2010. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.