Monterey Montura vs Moomba Outback

The Moomba Outback asks $8,000 more at the median ($19,000 against $11,000), measured across 47 listings we track. Below is every difference we can evidence, and the ones we cannot.

Side by side

Monterey Montura Moomba Outback
Median asking priceLower is cheaper to buy, not necessarily better value. $11,000 $19,000
Typical low (25th pct) $7,500 $16,500
Typical high (75th pct) $17,000 $22,500
Length (median listed) 21.0 ft 21.0 ft
Listings we trackMore listings means an easier boat to find and to resell. 20 27
States with listings 12 12
Engines we see most PCM / Indmar ski-wake inboard (GM-based)
Known problems on file 0 0
Federal recall campaigns (builder) 2 0
Model years traded 1996–2016 1997–2011
47 distinct boats across both models Updated August 20, 2026

Method: Both columns come from the same pipeline on the same day, so the comparison is like-for-like. Asking prices, de-duplicated, quartiles rounded to $500.

Sources: BoatVerdict market observations · USCG / CPSC recall records

Which one suits which buyer

Take the Monterey Montura if…

  • Budget is the binding constraint: it asks $8,000 less at the median.

Take the Moomba Outback if…

  • You want choice: we track 27 of these against 20.

Every line above is derived from a number in the table, not from an opinion about the brands. What we cannot tell you from listing data is how they ride, how they are built, or which dealer network is better near you — so we do not pretend to.

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