verbi69

Hi guys, I came across a 342 Boss that has 500 EFIs with 300 hours on them and I was wondering how fast this thing could run? I am intersted in moving up in size.
Thanks,

Mike.

Irishtornado

I'm guessing depending on what options you have in it...Right at 80 or little shy...

Irishtornado

Before purchasing it ask for documentation regarding the springs being replaced and download the computers...

verbi69

Thanks Irish, I thought the springs issues were on the carbed 500s and not on the EFIs??
Options are air/ heat, fridge, microwave, no icemaker, no generator.
I like the sound of 80!!
The seller has a full survey available, I definately would have the engines surveyed as well with a leakdown and compression test.
Thanks,
Mike.

Baja_342

Top ends apply to both the carb and EFI 500.

You looking at the one with the funky painted out drives?

verbi69

No, not that one....the boat is in Michigan, one owner and stock, year is 2000.

Keith Atlanta

First, the 500's in that boat make a GREAT set up!

77-78 max depending on amenities, such as generator & windshield. 80 might be possible with the boat empty on fuel, no genset and no junk in the cabin but I wouldnt quibble about 1 mph. I can tell you you'd get over 1 mph just by turning the props in.

The 342 is a big boat that has good rough water capabilities and is almost as fast as the 33. If you buy it and need to know anything. I have tested about 40 different set ups, I am on my 3rd set of engines going in October this year and have put extension boxes on too. I have re-done 90% of the boat and can tell you what Baja didnt do or did wrong...

Its a good, solid boat.

verbi69

Hi Keith,
There is no generator or cockpit icemaker, and the boat has a windshield. My boating buddy rides in an '01 302 boss and it seems like a nice ridding boat.
The things that Baja missed are they expensive to fix??

Keith Atlanta

You'll be in the upper 77-79 range for sure if you spin the props in. No genset is good for 2 reasons, weight and the center of gravity from the fuel is further back. Does it have the sink in the cockpit? I put a sliding cooler under mine - let me know if you have it, I will send pics.

Baja is a production boat. While I had my engines out, I chose to re-wire and re-glass a few things. The windshield is a little slower than the windscreen. I would prefer either one depending on the day though...

I had a 302 before this.

verbi69

Keith, no cockpit icemaker/ sink. Can you change the rotation of props without fear of damaging the drive gears as the have 300 hours?? This 342 should run with a 30' Outlaw with 496 HO's??