WaterSki Magazine

Take a Virtual Test Drive of Moomba Boats' 2010 ski boats and wakeboarding boats. Get behind the wheel of Moomba Boats' budget-friendly boats, including the Moomba Mobius LSV and Moomba Outback V...

Ski Boat Review When the engineers at Moomba Boats set out to build the Moomba Outback V, they had a few things to keep in mind. First, to address size restrictions found on many lakes, they kept the Moomba Outback V at 20 feet...

If you're an avid waterskier at the tournament level — or you aspire to be — and you want to practice behind the same ski boats used in competitions, your next ski boat is on this list. These four ski boats — the Malibu Response LXi, MasterCraft ProStar 197, Moomba Outback and Ski Nautique 196 — are all tournament-worthy models that excel for competitors looking for top performance in shortline slalom waterskiing, with the ability to pull all three events...

BOAT REVIEW All new for 2009, the Moomba Outback V is Moomba's most economical V-drive. And while it's easy on the wallet, this multi-sport performer delivers upscale looks with sleek, automotive-inspired lines that really shine in the bow area, thanks to stylish flared edges...

BOAT REVIEW Moomba's dedicated ski boat and slalom machine prices out as one of the best values on the market, with an MSRP of about $31,000. But even at a value price, there's no sacrifice on performance...

BOAT REVIEW The Moomba Outback sports a sharp new gelcoat color scheme and a choice of four different graphics for 2008, but it was the wake — or lack thereof — that really impressed us during our slalom run, especially at line lengths 28 off and shorter...

1. Moomba Outback ($27,995 base price with trailer; moomba.com) "It drives nice, skis nice, has a lot of the accessories; it pretty much has everything at a price point. Mine has the tower, speakers, a nice stereo system, a fat sac and a wake plate for when we're over skiing for the week and want to go out and screw around and do some wake skating...

BOAT REVIEW Let's start with the bottom line: The Moomba Outback is the most inexpensive boat approved by USA Water Ski for sanctioned tournaments. The difference in the base MSRPs isn't just a matter of a few hundred dollars--it's thousands...

BOAT REVIEW The Outback gives first-time wakeboard and ski boat buyers just what they need and nothing more: high-end construction, thoughtful features and a modest price tag. That's why we routinely recommend the Outback as the best direct-drive deal for people in the market for their first wakeboard or ski boat...

BOAT REVIEW There might not be a more appealing family wakeboard and ski tow boat at the price and performance of the newly redesigned Moomba Outback LS. At a starting price of $28,995, this all-around performer is tough to beat...

Moomba Outback

OVERVIEW
In the direct-drive world, the Moomba Outback is our pick for the best deal. It succeeds in attracting new people to water-sports boats with all the key features, yet without the bells and whistles that can push the sticker price out of reach...