2011 Ls - Rip

[Mikey]

As a skier first a DD was and still is first and foremost.DD's still are the better SKI boats.
As we moved up from a closed bow 16 1/2 foot OB boat moving into a 20ft Moomba Outback DD room was not an issue as we are more than pleased with the amount of room we had.
I did have a chance to see a LS before we bought ,which at the time was equal in size to the MC209 which a friend of mine had which is now a MC214 but for comparrison sake the same boat. This is and or was a very skiable boat,still much moreso than MOST VD's.
The New Outback Was not out then so i still can't say.
This is /was the Crossover boat in my opinion of choice,and as mentioned very roomy.
I for one am dissapointed that the LS is no more because if i was to ever change to another boat ,it was VERY High on my list of boats to have.Due to this ,i would probably switch brands if the need ever arose as i'm still a fan of DD's and for what they lack in Surfability mostly, as most do decently for wakeboarding and skiing really is still second to none.
A couple of years ago,while talking to our past local dealer after there big Moomba meeting,he told me Supra was actually looking at bringing a DD back into there lineup,which we all know never materialized,mostly due to the economy i'm sure.
Skiers are a dying breed but we are PROUD,so i say lets rally the troops and let Moomba hear our dissapointment,probably to no availe,but just the same . Too bad , The LS is and or was a very decent boat.
Advertiseing i believe is /was a very big part of why the model died.
Yes EVERYBODY and there dog wants a VDRIVE but a few of us still want SKI BOATS.
IF OUTBOARDS weren't in the same fate that would've been another option. Ther were some very good OUTBOARD skiboats in the day. RANT OVER!! Goodbye LS.

[zegm]

Truth be told - the 09 OBV IS the best cross over boat.

Those who disagree haven't given it an honest trial.

To make a statement like that it should come from someone who has owned or spent a great deal of time in both a LS and a OBV or you are not really qualified. I will say now that until I ski behind an OBV I will not be able to compare the wake, and to be honest I too will stand on my side of the fence and always doubt any ski wake from a VD. And certain variables like room and storage and availability of Z5 racks would also have to be considered.
But that is not the reason for this thread, we have beat this issue into the dirt in the past and made mud pies.

[BensonWdby]

My response to your wife - YEAH - that boat has the motor right in the middle - ain't that great....

[skiyaker]

But that is not the reason for this thread, we have beat this issue into the dirt in the past and made mud pies.

yeah the real issue here is that the LS is soon to be gone and that leaves moomba owners with fewer choices and that's too bad 'cause who knows that might have been my next boat. Makes me wonder if the outback is next... at some point they'll have to change the name from skiers choice to riders choice

[zabooda]

The DD has to stay if Moomba expects to be competitive. Moomba needs to factor in the intangibles when they sell a boat such as the free advertising, word of mouth and the fact as we see here when people sell and buy another Moomba.

I just got off the water from a morning ski run and I'll do the same tomorrow. Tomorrow I will take my DD Moomba and today we took my buddy's MC Prostar 190. I love that boat...just for skiing. It has the sweetest wake which makes a difference when I am going 35mph at 22' off. I getting to the age where banging around doesn't work well with my herniated discs. The MC closed bow and barely enough room for three people doesn't hack it for the rest of the boating I do.

At 250 pounds, I go full throttle out of the water with my DD and I doubt a V drive could get me out and if it did I would be dragging more than I would like.

[dru1974]

yeah the real issue here is that the LS is soon to be gone and that leaves moomba owners with fewer choices and that's too bad 'cause who knows that might have been my next boat. Makes me wonder if the outback is next... at some point they'll have to change the name from skiers choice to riders choice

Lmao that's funny

[viking]

yeah the real issue here is that the LS is soon to be gone and that leaves moomba owners with fewer choices and that's too bad 'cause who knows that might have been my next boat. Makes me wonder if the outback is next... at some point they'll have to change the name from skiers choice to riders choice

There will always be a market for ski boats. Don't think the outback will be thrown by the wayside anytime soon.

[zegm]

There will always be a market for ski boats. Don't think the outback will be thrown by the wayside anytime soon.

I agree they will not quit selling the Outback. But right now if I was in the market for a new boat to replace the LS I would being going to see a MasterCraft dealer to look at an X-14.

It seems like SC has given up on their core values and right now they should change the name because there is no choice anymore for a ski boat. You get an Outback which is a good boat but too little for my needs/likes or choose another brand.

Now if this type of boat isn't selling well why can I go on the MasterCraft site and get a boat with almost the exact same specs as the LS? I was actually shocked at the amount and variation of boats MC sells! They have everyone covered!

I may never know the reason they really decided to stop selling the LS. The running gear is the same as the Outback and the Hull is the same as the LSV so there are little to no special parts that would have to be stocked for this hull design. And if production is down for all boats then anything you can build and sell is a plus as it keeps employees at work and some cash flowing.

How does this sound....... Surfers Choice! That way they wouldn't have to change the letters!


Did I mention how pretty the Yellow MasterCraft X boat is we see every weekend?

[KurtL]

Zegm sorry to hear the news. The LS with wakeplate and ballast is/was the best crossover at the best price in the market.

What a great family boat, higher sidewalls (don't worry about smaller kids falling out), tons of room, good storage, great skiing wake with plate, nice surf, board wake with ballast. Guess I'll just have to rebuild it in 10 years.

[kaneboats]

At 250 pounds, I go full throttle out of the water with my DD and I doubt a V drive could get me out and if it did I would be dragging more than I would like.

All right, let's not pretend that a v-drive has less power. The ski wake is one thing but you can get up behind a 65 hp outboard.