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07-22-2014, 09:26 AM #1Member
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Newbie to board, looking for some guidance
Ok, here is my quick story:
I have been looking for a v-drive inboard for about two months, and was lucky enough to buy a 2007 xlv about 2 weeks ago. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. there weren't a lot of quality choices in this price range. I feel like I did really well on my purchase, and it is honestly one of the prettiest boats on the lake.
I looked at Malibu, Nautiques, Mastercrafts, and almost bought a Centurion. Every person that had a boat for sale that I looked at was going from a 21' to a larger boat. So, I decided that I would only look at the bigger boats also, since I didn't want to be feeling the need to upsize in a few years.
Here is my basic question: I just can't figure out why the other boats (except the Centurion) are so much more expensive. What the hell makes my boat 10K less than the rest?
Here are my specs:
2007 Moomba Mobius XLV
Blue/Black color-- amazing
GIII ballasts
Motor upgrade to 5.7L
Built In Bimini Top
Trailer upgraded with 19" new wheels and tires off of a 2014 Tige' (look awesome)
390 hours
everything that I looked at from 2005-2007 year models, around the rocky mountain area, was at least 3K-10K higher. I just don't get it.
anyone know what or why is driving this market?
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07-22-2014, 12:17 PM #2
Moomba is the value proposition boat out of those brands that you named. Solid boat, solid reputation, just may not have all the (unnecessary) bling, bells and whistles as others. Programmable with touch screens vs flipping a switch - that sort of thing.
Sounds like a sweet XLV - pics?So when is this "old enough to know better" supposed to kick in?
2001 MobiusV - Slightly Modified...
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07-22-2014, 12:28 PM #3Member
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Newbie to board, looking for some guidance
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07-22-2014, 01:14 PM #4Member
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07-22-2014, 01:16 PM #5Member
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grant wheel.jpgcheck out these wheels. they are pretty slick and go with the boat and trailer very well. they came off of a 2014 Tige' that the guy traded this in for. The old Moomba wheels and tires matched his truck better. very cool, but getting a matching spare is gonna cost me about 500 dollars
they hadn't even been off of the parking lot yet.
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07-22-2014, 01:22 PM #6Member
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Wakemakers upgrade coming also
I forgot to mention that we tried surfing this weekend, and weren't successful without the rope. I talked to Spencer at Wakemakers the minute they opened Monday morning, and I should be getting 1100lb upgrades delivered sometime today or tomorrow. That, along with a spare, will be my only additions this summer, I hope.
My future plans are as follows: Tower Mirror, Soft sided cooler for the space under the bench, swivel on drivers seat, and a full custom cover.
We have been out in it 5 times in the 10 short days I have had it, and I really couldn't be happier.
I will gladly park it by any 125k boat anytime, and it doesn't look, even a tad bit, out of place!!!
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07-22-2014, 01:43 PM #7So when is this "old enough to know better" supposed to kick in?
2001 MobiusV - Slightly Modified...
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07-22-2014, 01:55 PM #8Mike
2013 Outback V
- ballast: 900# rears / 400# center / 650# IBS
- audio: Exile SXT9Q x 2 towers / Kicker KM65 x 6 cabins / Xi 12 sub / Javelin & XM15.4 amps / ZLD
- FAE
- DIY suckgate
2003 SeaRay 182 -- gone but not forgotten...
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07-22-2014, 02:09 PM #9
Newbie to board, looking for some guidance
2004 Outback Blue on White *Sold
2008 LSV Blue on White
EXILED with 6 SX65-M in cabin & 2 XM9s rockin the tower
2 Kicker ZX700.5 Amps powering the entire boat with 2 10" Subs under the dash
Krypt KMA4200 EQ under driver's side dash to control all the madness
Z5 Cargo Rack annnnnnnd She's NEKKKKED....
I'm no expert, I just read up on the Moomba Forum...
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07-22-2014, 02:13 PM #10