Moomba Max to Yamaha 255XD

[Neuralgroover]

Hey everyone! I have a 2022 Moomba Max (bought new) that I am highly debating trading for Yamaha 255XD. We rarely ever surf (maybe when kids a bit older), and mostly cruise around and hit the sandbar. So I would still like the option of surfing, but it's not my main reason for the boat. The main reason would be so we can go in shallower water at the sandbar, and be able to surf in shallower waters compared with the Moomba at times, cruise in something that pounds less in chop and waves.

My Moomba is barely used, just a couple/few hours per year, looks brand new, and had bought a lot of upgrades, awesome/sporty paint job. My hesitancy is they are offering only 55k for the trade (around 60k after tax credit), and about $75k out the door with the trade. I paid more than 120k for the Moomba in 2022 so the cost offset is hard for me to digest and reconsidering the deal.

Curious if those of you who have gone from Moomba (or other surfboat) to Yamaha surfboat are happy with more versatility, shallow water capability, etc.? The lake can get quite choppy and wavy fast, so I'm not sure which would be better with less pounding. Some tell me Moomba would be better in a lot of waves and chop, others say Yamaha? Any first hand opinions on this?

It will be a completely new learning curve with maneuvering and docking the Yamaha as well since I've gotten it down with the Moomba. So a bit concerned about that.

I'm just hesitant to blow that much more cash unless the trade off and gain is clearly well worth it. Figured I'd see who had first hand experiences between these boat types here.

Thanks!!!

 

[Neutron]

Hey everyone! I have a 2022 Moomba Max (bought new) that I am highly debating trading for Yamaha 255XD. We rarely ever surf (maybe when kids a bit older), and mostly cruise around and hit the sandbar. So I would still like the option of surfing, but it's not my main reason for the boat. The main reason would be so we can go in shallower water at the sandbar, and be able to surf in shallower waters compared with the Moomba at times, cruise in something that pounds less in chop and waves.

My Moomba is barely used, just a couple/few hours per year, looks brand new, and had bought a lot of upgrades, awesome/sporty paint job. My hesitancy is they are offering only 55k for the trade (around 60k after tax credit), and about $75k out the door with the trade. I paid more than 120k for the Moomba in 2022 so the cost offset is hard for me to digest and reconsidering the deal.

Curious if those of you who have gone from Moomba (or other surfboat) to Yamaha surfboat are happy with more versatility, shallow water capability, etc.? The lake can get quite choppy and wavy fast, so I'm not sure which would be better with less pounding. Some tell me Moomba would be better in a lot of waves and chop, others say Yamaha? Any first hand opinions on this?

It will be a completely new learning curve with maneuvering and docking the Yamaha as well since I've gotten it down with the Moomba. So a bit concerned about that.

I'm just hesitant to blow that much more cash unless the trade off and gain is clearly well worth it. Figured I'd see who had first hand experiences between these boat types here.

Thanks!!!

Not sure you will find many that went from a dedicated surf boat to a Yamaha. Its usually the other way around.