What hull is a 236
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What hull is a 236
Looked at a 236 yesterday and I am considering making an offer, is this a unique hull design for Baja? It seems big for a 23, not sure of the deadrise, the owner said it rides well in rough water but is not really a fast boat, 454/330 with thru hull exhaust and he said it tops out at 51 mph on GPS.
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Looked at a 236 yesterday and I am considering making an offer, is this a unique hull design for Baja? It seems big for a 23, not sure of the deadrise, the owner said it rides well in rough water but is not really a fast boat, 454/330 with thru hull exhaust and he said it tops out at 51 mph on GPS.
Your correct, I find it to be a spacious 23' ride.
He tops out at 53 to 55, but we've found in Matagorda bay it can be a pretty bumpy ride with a strong prevailing wind and larger waves 2-4 than our normal 1-2.
He purchased his from LOTO for 12500 in June 2011 w/350hrs (same motor) from the original owner. One thing to watch is his only has the low water pickups in the drive, we've replaced the fuel/water pump whatchamidigger twice from picking up small pebbles when beached, it was a major PIA for novice mechanics like us but got easier the 2nd time.
I don't know if this info will assist you but thought I'd toss it out if it would help you.
All in all a great little boat!!!
See ya,
Kelly
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Looked at a 236 yesterday and I am considering making an offer, is this a unique hull design for Baja? It seems big for a 23, not sure of the deadrise, the owner said it rides well in rough water but is not really a fast boat, 454/330 with thru hull exhaust and he said it tops out at 51 mph on GPS.
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Great info on the hull, thanks. Still havn't made an offer yet. Wife pushing for a 272 Islander we looked at as well but it is 4K more than the 236 but 2 yrs newer and of course holds more people, I just hate giving up a cabin, the 272 hull didn't look as deep as the 236. Maybe it was an illusion.
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my 272 isnt to bad in up to 4 footers after that i just stay home unless i am at the islands and have to go home
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Your right, I should take my time, more boats will come on the market as the weather gets better, hoping to snag a bargain this time of year. Prices are usually higher once the season starts.
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What is your price range? What are you looking for? We as a group find boats really well. The perfect boat is out there right now.