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Thread: New Member, New boat.... maybe
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09-05-2010, 10:48 AM #1Junior Member
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New Member, New boat.... maybe
hey guys,
Thought i'd introduce myself. I am a engineer from chicago ish area (plainfield) and am looking into a moomba xlv. I have been away from the water for so long that now that i am somewhat successful i have decided to make a boat purchase. I do have a couple of questions though.
1. is my boat even going to fit in my garage?
24 foot deep, 7 foot door, full 2.5 car garage. I'm worried about height, not necessarily depth because i can angle it.
2. How is the XLV for wake surfing. This is something i definately want to get into.
3. what are the best aftermarket mods that people do. Things on my list are for sure the following:
a. lights, i love night boarding, it is a must for choppy rivers / lakes
b. hot shower, i want to be able to get the most out of my boat
c. upgraded stereo
4. thanks for all the info, i've been searching around a lot and you guys are a wealth of knowledge, i look forward to getting to know you all.
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09-05-2010, 11:05 AM #2
welcome to the forum...........
height may all depend on which tower you get, I know my 09 21v with the tower folded will still not clear my garage door. the new towers may fold down with a lower head height you should go to a dealer and check it out yourself , unless someone else on here can give ya their exact measure which I'm sure will pop up , for surfing you will want to upgrade to the 1100 lb bag09 21v LAUNCH
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09-05-2010, 11:09 AM #3Junior Member
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sounds good, its got the factory gravity III balast but yeah i'll upgrade for sure. at least on the back. With that and the wake plate it should throw out a huge wake.
Hopefully i can get some measurements. The dealer is 2 hours away and i don't really want to make a unnecessary trip but i may have to.
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09-05-2010, 11:24 PM #4
welcome and hope you get it all worked out.
check out what "you da man" has done with sacking out his XLV.
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09-05-2010, 11:36 PM #5
Upgrade the sprinklers and cut your fill times in half!
This should be the 1st mod on these boats.2008 Outback V - gravity III ballasts, perfect pass star gazer, hydraulic wake plate, depth finder, water stainer, rad-a-cage tower, board racks, tower mirror, bimini top, audio package d, graphics package e, appearance package, cockpit & tonneau cover, mooring cover, black stainless rubrail, docking lights, OJ 14.25x14.0 prop.
Toys: Ronix Viva 136 with Kai bindings, Phase5 Drew Danielo Pro, Straight Line Sumo Sac 750lb, 450lb, 125lb ballast.
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09-06-2010, 10:25 AM #6Junior Member
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well unfortunately the deal fell threw on the xlv. Its kind of depressing but whatever, i guess the hunt is back on.
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09-06-2010, 11:22 AM #7
Nebster - Maybe you should take a look at the Outback V model? I have no first-hand knowledge of any boat in the Moomba lineup except my Outback DD. But, I have read here on the forum that the Outback V is shorter (might help with your garage space limitation) and is an excellent wake surf boat (which is something you say you want to get into). With an Outback V you can still make all the mods on your list: lights, shower, and stereo upgrade. I suspect that all things being equal, you will spend less money on the purchase of an Outback V compared to an XLV. By the way, I, too, live in the Chicago area. I'm north of you in Deerfield. - Deerfield
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Stuart
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09-06-2010, 11:29 AM #8Junior Member
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great info. I'll have to check it out. Where do you go boating at? i have the kankakee down here but i think you have many more lakes up there.
the OBV seems to be a decent boat i'll have to look into it a lot more.
I can get an OBV for cheaper and do mods or get a 2007+ XLV or a 2005+ malibu VLX for all around the same price. Obviously the VLX is the most expensive and the most boat and will fit in my garage but i should really take the time to research the OBV. The one downside to the OBV is space for ballasts. But i'll have to check it out.
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09-06-2010, 05:51 PM #9
OBV, good choice.
Kraig - 2010 Outback V
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09-06-2010, 06:48 PM #10
You better be really careful on the Kankakee with an inboard. I knocked at least 10 props over the years with I/O and Outboards out there. Talk to the guys that go to the Fox River or chain of lakes.
My Mom said I'm not allowed to get wet!
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2000 Outback LS (sold)
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