When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Moomba Outback 2011 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Moomba Outback 2011 measures 20,5 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 18,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Moomba Outback V 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Moomba Outback 2011 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 2011 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 2011 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.
Bottom line: Choose the Moomba Outback V 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Moomba Outback 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.