2019 Moomba Mojo — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $48,000–$68,000. There is 1 high-severity known issue you need to know before handing over a check.
Kestrel Take
The value surf boat — Moomba (built by Skier's Choice, alongside Supra) delivers a genuinely good surf wave and solid build at a notably lower price than the premium brands. It's the smart-money way into wake surfing. Still a hard-used surf boat, so ballast/surf systems, engine hours, and drivetrain are the inspection. A documented Mojo is a lot of surf boat for the money; verify the systems and service.
What we checked
No public record to reconcile against
We don't yet have a public record to check this one against. Boats and personal watercraft are not in NHTSA’s database — that is the Coast Guard, which publishes recalls but no owner-complaint record. What follows is our own write-up, and it has not been reconciled against an official record. Treat it as a starting point, not a verdict.
Known Issues for the 2019 Moomba Mojo
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.
The ballast system fails and leaks with hard use; verify function and check for water damage.
Repair cost (estimate): $500-$3,000
Source: not yet checked against public records.
The surf-shaping system and electronics are complex; verify function.
Repair cost (estimate): $500-$3,000
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗Ballast/surf faults or leaks
- ✗High hours, thin records
- ✗Water damage
- ✗Drivetrain vibration
Good Signs
- ✓Ballast/surf systems working
- ✓Documented service, reasonable hours
- ✓Freshwater, well-stored
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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.
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