jimmyd222
09-27-2005, 01:50 AM
Hello all,
I am looking into buying a 2005 Moomba Outback. This will be my second ski boat, my first being a 1998 MasterCraft SportStar. The last time I looked at Moomba was in 1998 and I was not happy with the Boomerang and opted to go with the Mastercraft, but now seeing how far the Moomba has come, I cannot ignore what a nice boat it appears to be. Also after testing out an Outback and Malibu iRide this weekend I cannot begin to tell you how disappointed I was with the iRide – VERY LOUD ENGINE NOISE, plus almost too fancy for a guy in his mid-twenties.
Here are my questions:
1) Will the 2005 Outback (standard model) make a good wakeboarding boat? (I am not that good, but would like something that some of my more accomplished friends can also enjoy.)
2) Will I be disappointed with the stock 310 engine? I have heard mixed reviews about a carb vs. EFI and didn't really know if EFI is needed.
3) How should I build up the wake, as I need it? (I presume Fat Sacs, but where and how big.)
4) Is Perfect Pass something I should add to a carbureted engine or is that just dumb?
5) How is the warranty? Is the engine backed by the Inmar 3 year warranty? Or is it less?
6) Are there any other boats that I should consider in this less than $30k price range?
7) Are there any other things I should know about before buying this boat? (Colors that attract alligators ;) - etc.)
Sorry for all the questions, just a big purchase.
Thanks,
Jim
I am looking into buying a 2005 Moomba Outback. This will be my second ski boat, my first being a 1998 MasterCraft SportStar. The last time I looked at Moomba was in 1998 and I was not happy with the Boomerang and opted to go with the Mastercraft, but now seeing how far the Moomba has come, I cannot ignore what a nice boat it appears to be. Also after testing out an Outback and Malibu iRide this weekend I cannot begin to tell you how disappointed I was with the iRide – VERY LOUD ENGINE NOISE, plus almost too fancy for a guy in his mid-twenties.
Here are my questions:
1) Will the 2005 Outback (standard model) make a good wakeboarding boat? (I am not that good, but would like something that some of my more accomplished friends can also enjoy.)
2) Will I be disappointed with the stock 310 engine? I have heard mixed reviews about a carb vs. EFI and didn't really know if EFI is needed.
3) How should I build up the wake, as I need it? (I presume Fat Sacs, but where and how big.)
4) Is Perfect Pass something I should add to a carbureted engine or is that just dumb?
5) How is the warranty? Is the engine backed by the Inmar 3 year warranty? Or is it less?
6) Are there any other boats that I should consider in this less than $30k price range?
7) Are there any other things I should know about before buying this boat? (Colors that attract alligators ;) - etc.)
Sorry for all the questions, just a big purchase.
Thanks,
Jim