Question for you Baja guys
 

My buddy is interested in getting his hands on a early 2000's 33 O/L. Mainly for the stable solid ride due to the nasty rough water we run on. He 's heard alot of talk and I hope you guys can give a no B.S. answer. almost 99% of all early 2000's 33's have either 496 mags or HO's where are the boats with the 500's 525 and 575SC options? :confused: Did Baja limit their production or did no one order those motors. I know the bigger motors are the obvious choice for that size boat but why cant we find any 525's or 575's. If we have to settle for a 496 HO or Mag what is speed have you guy's seen out the box? I was hearing mid 70's (sounds high for me but it's lacking a big fat gold chain for wind deflection) :drink: :drink: ) Nevertheless i'm sure he set on getting one with the biggest he can find or just pull the 496's if they cant get-r-done. Thanks in advance Baja dudes for any advice..

Re: Question for you Baja guys
 

You must run LOTO, about the roughest water around ST.louis. My friend has an 01 with HO's and it ran 73 gps when I was with him, he said he has seen more ibut I haven't. Nice boats though, Lots of room and a good ride.

Re: Question for you Baja guys
 

Most are equipped with either
502's, or the later models, 496HO's.

A friend of mine has a 99' with 502's,
light on gas and light on people, it
will run 70.

The 496HO boats run a tick faster.

The 04' boats have the pad bottom,
I've heard 72-75


I've seen several pre 2000's with "blue motors",
I think one was even in St. Louis, if I recall.

I've driven and ridden 33's down at LOTO,
and they do all right running through the
"washing machine"

Re: Question for you Baja guys
 

Hawkeye Boats has one with 575s. I believe it is an 02 model.

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Theres a 342 with a wind screen. pretty much the same boat with 525's at www.skidock.com

seems on the high side for price though.

Re: Question for you Baja guys
 

Here's a 1999 36 with HP500's

It has been for sale for a while so I am sure he will deal on it

http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/2/8/79204328.htm

Re: Question for you Baja guys
 

Here's a 98 with HP500's

I know you said he is looking for a 33 but hey so was I and I ended up with a 36 and love it. The 36's ride is awesome at LOTO.

http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/0/4/78223504.htm

Re: Question for you Baja guys
 

Here's a 33 from St Louis area. Looks pretty nice and has HP500's

http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/5/0/79188850.htm

Re: Question for you Baja guys
 

Here's a little rocket 33 from Arizona. Whipplecharged 502's

It will run close to 90 mph !!!


http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/0/4/78286504.htm

Re: Question for you Baja guys
 

My 2000 with 502s runs 70ish with Bravo 4-blades, around 72-73 with Mirage + 3-blades.
Friend of mine has a 2004 with HOs, and runs mid-70s with 4-blade Bravos.