Moomba Outback vs Ranger Comanche

The Moomba Outback asks $8,500 more at the median ($19,000 against $10,500), measured across 51 listings we track. Below is every difference we can evidence, and the ones we cannot.

Side by side

Moomba Outback Ranger Comanche
Median asking priceLower is cheaper to buy, not necessarily better value. $19,000 $10,500
Typical low (25th pct) $16,000 $9,000
Typical high (75th pct) $22,000 $17,000
Length (median listed) 21.0 ft 20.0 ft
Listings we trackMore listings means an easier boat to find and to resell. 31 20
States with listings 15 12
Engines we see most PCM / Indmar ski-wake inboard (GM-based) Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300), Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400)
Known problems on file 0 0
Federal recall campaigns (builder) 0 8
Model years traded 1997–2011 1992–2012
51 distinct boats across both models Updated October 11, 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 Moomba Outback if…

  • You want the bigger boat: 21.0 ft against 20.0 ft.
  • You want choice: we track 31 of these against 20, so you can afford to walk away from a bad one.
  • You would rather not travel: listings in 15 states against 12.

Take the Ranger Comanche if…

  • Budget is the binding constraint: it asks $8,500 less at the median.

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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