Anyone heard of "B36" ?
 

I have learned that there is a 1998 or 1999 Model Baja 36 Outlaw in a barn in Texas that can be bought right.

The story I'm told is the boat came from Baja as a race boat and was called "B36".

It is suppose to have 850 HP motors in it with #5 drives.

Do any of you know anything about this boat?

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Hell Dock at our age last time we heard B36 it was at a Bingo game--- :eek:
Jay

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I remember watching a couple of races on TV
back around 98' and seeing it run.

As I recall, it had the same paint scheme
as the old 420 pace boat with the triple 800sc's

I also recall seeing it for sale many moons ago,
but can't remeber where.

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Uh, just how old are you Jay?

I'm a young puppy. Hell my wife was carded not long ago and she is older then me!!!!!!!!! :eek:

BINGO

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Very interesting. I have sent some emails off to a couple of folks from Baja inquiring also.

Thank you for the reply.

P.S. I'm not interested in buying the boat as much as learning a little Baja history. If anyone is interested let me know and I can get you in touch with the person that has a lead on it.

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I'm really not that old---but my Social Security number only has 3 digits :D I think if they carded me my first response would be "Thank you". Evidently I'm not old enough to figure out whats wrong with the damn boat---thats why I appreicate y'all so much--your suggestions and advise are VERY much appreicated!! If I can just remember what you said between here and the garage :(

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Doc,

It was built as a race boat. No cabin and only stand up bolsters. I have all the specification sheets at home. I also have the original build sheet that was supplied by BAJA and this boat was specified as a race boat. It has staggered 510 C.I. Hawk naturally aspirated engines running to SSM IV drives.

I also have some photos taken of this boat. It ran in the high 80's and crushed the waves and it was extremely competitive on the turns. It was built for and competed in the former APBA "B" class. It was advertised at one time in Powerboat magazine along with the Poker Run boat with the triple 800SC Mercruisers. Both boats shared the same paint scheme.

Please contact me and I can provide you with these documents.

Jeff

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Jeff,

Glad to see you posting on OSO. For those that don't have the pleasure of knowing you personally they are missing out on knowing a true boater, a Baja fan and a wealth of knowledge.

I should have known you would have the answers.

Please forward me anything that you have on B36.

Many thanks

Doc

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I have that ad hanging on the wall in my garage.

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How much is "bought right"?

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50k :evilb:

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He told my buddy he wanted $100K for it.

When he said that was too much, he said to just make him an offer, that he wants it gone.

We think $40K to $50K.

If it has just been sitting in a barn for a couple of years it need some work.

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Dock,The old Baja dealer here in Dallas had the boat for sale for a while.I think they still have it in one of there hangers south of Dallas.I heard it run once at a Poker Run and it was quite loud.Dry exhaust I think.Let me know if you need someone to look at it for you,I still have the Old dealers sons cell number.

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That is correct. As far as I know Jim Mkean still has this boat. I don"t think he has put over 10hrs on it since he bought it. If you need a contact number, I can get you one.

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Any idea of what the overall condition of the boat is?

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Last time I saw it,t was in very good shape. Give me just a minute and I will post you a picture of it from the Baja brochure

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Here you go Doc. Sorry for the quality of picture but it is the best I can do on a short notice. I know Jim very well. I did alot of buisness with them. If you are serious, I can check in to it for you.

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David,

Thanks very much for posting the picture. I would love to own that boat, but need another one like I need a hole in the head.

If you find out any details let me know. I am very curious about the boat and the reports that is really wants it out of his way.

May be a good deal and a fun boat for poker runs for sure.

Dock

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I am sure he wants it to go away, but he is NOT hurting for money! I know what he has in it and that is probably the least amount he would take! I might be wrong, but I doubt if he "gives" it away. I am sure he could make someone a good deal on it though!

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A few details I learned about the "B36" Outlaw Race Boat.

It was built as a race boat from the factory for a then Baja dealer named Mike Hoffman.

The boat was shipped without power. It did not have any cuddy or back seat.

Originally it was raced with 700 HP motors and #3 drives with old style transmissions.

It ran in the low 80's and interestingly enough it ran almost as fast on smooth water as rough water.

The boat never did have a first place finish, but did have a second, third and a couple of fifth place finishes on the race circuit.

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Suppose he would cut a "corn eatin someb!tch" a good deal?

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Probably NOT! :evilb:

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I wouldnt!!! :evilb: :D :evilb:

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Im not looking forward to our 3 weeks of winter here in texas.


THREE WEEKS?

I'd move out of that redneck suburb of Mexico! :evilb:

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Hell I'm trying to move into that redneck suburb. I fit in here! :drink: Open containers are OK & the maximum fine for speeding in Ft. Worth is $201.00 - All I know about that is that next time I'm gonna get my moneys worth. No more of this 78 in a 60 crap for me. Its 100 mph time baby! :evilb: :drink: Mabey even with an open beer! :drink: :drink:

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24mph+ is considered reckless driving. dont ask me how i know :( :D

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january is usually out, and were back by feb. i may have to get a southern house for the winter time
:evilb: :evilb:

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Jason,
You need to tuff'n up a little. Hell we go down to the shop at the ski dock and look at our boat 12 months a year :mad:
Jay

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I know that boat and last I knew scott is right it was Sean's dads boat, long story but, it was sitting outside in Malukauf TX uncovered for most of the time we had a lake house down there, and before that it did the same at IBC, It needs to be bought cheap, and I think it seats 3, I looked at it mabye 4 yrs ago and passed

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This past Jan. I splashed my boat along with some other folks from Midwestboatparty.com in KS. It was 71* in KS. I'm as tough as they come. I went swimming! Hell that makes me double tough.

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And friendly competition of speed of slightly modified diesels will send you to jail with a felony, dont ask how I know :rolleyes:

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Jason,
I believe you. Last New Years we went out to Lake Travis and it was 80. I was thinking of wearing a long sleeved shirt but I got tuff and wore a T shirt--- :D

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A felony! :eek: Texas is kinda backwards isn't it?

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I feel ya man. The rule in KS is shorts from Easter to Halloween. It gets tough sometimes but I'm a "corn eatin' someb!tch you know. :rolleyes:
I can't wait to find out if I get the opportunity to move here to Dallas. It might be shorts from Valentines day to Thanksgiving.

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Let me know if you need a new home when you come, Im a custom home builder, Ill give an OSO discount :D

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My girlfriend has a nice stack of bricks backing up to Joe Pool.
Why don't you Texans put basements in down here?

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We do occasionally, if its on a hill or something, but its cheaper to go up than down, and without the moisture probs

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Okay, a SPECIAL thank you to Mr. Jeff Akers who sent me this email and ad.

Mark,

Attached is an add from Powerboat in the year 2000. I have more photos and a build sheet somewhere at home. I have just got to find them. Enjoy. Thank you.

Regards,

Jeff Aker

I did not know that B-36 was a staggered setup.

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I would love to have the 420. There was talk here, I think of it still being around. Is that true & what is the story with it?

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One of the Hawkeye guys owns it from what I understand.

It is suppose to be for sale.