Re: Baja History "The Thread"
 

I heard the Baja cat was a project with Baja and Ocean Express.

Re: Baja History "The Thread"
 

Is that not the boat that turned into "Poker Face"?

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At first I thought it was, however it had 525's in it and not 496's.

So this may be a different boat that just had the same paint scheme.

Here are some pictures of the 35 that is now Poker Face before they replaced the top deck last winter. It ran in the 90's originally with the lighter top deck.

Re: Baja History "The Thread"
 

Don't forget that they swapped in 496 HOs into that boat for the test that Boating Magazine did for their Speedboat publication when Eric Colby was trying to find out how many miles per hour you would gain per horspower. They ran the boat with 525's then swapped them out the same day to 496's and re-tested the boat. Baja was involved with the test and they used the Poker Run 35 that eventualy turned into "Poker Face"

Re: Baja History "The Thread"
 

Take a look at the 1998 Islanders

1998




180 http://www.bajamarine.com/archive/1998/180islander.pdf

192 http://www.bajamarine.com/archive/1998/192islander.pdf

212 http://www.bajamarine.com/archive/1998/212islander.pdf

232 http://www.bajamarine.com/archive/1998/232islander.pdf

252 http://www.bajamarine.com/archive/1998/252islander.pdf

272 http://www.bajamarine.com/archive/1998/252islander.pdf

Re: Baja History "The Thread"
 

Anyone have any .38 Special Ads from back in the day??? :cool:

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In December 1992 the "38" won best offshore value in PowerBoat Magazine. The boat that was in the brochure and in the magazine was mine! The first purchaser ( I purchased it used) had the wind fairing removed and installed a windshield. It had all the hardware painted or powder coated white and custom emblems for " 38 Special". There were many one off things done to that boat so it was extremely hard to get replacement parts.

Keith

Re: Baja History "The Thread"
 

Baja 38 Special

1998
http://www.bajamarine.com/archive/1998/38special.pdf

2000
http://www.bajamarine.com/archive/2000/38_special.pdf

2001
http://www.bajamarine.com/archive/2001/38_special.pdf

2002
http://www.bajamarine.com/archive/2002/38_special.pdf

2003
http://www.bajamarine.com/index.asp?...d=29632&tab=0&

2004
http://www.bajamarine.com/index.asp?...d=35031&tab=0&

2005
http://www.bajamarine.com/index.asp?...d=44039&tab=0&

Re: Baja History "The Thread"
 

Keith,

I knew you had a 38 Special, but not "THE 38 Special".

Pretty cool.

Please post some pictures for us.

Thanks

Dock

Re: Baja History "The Thread"
 

We love our .38 ..... We call it the "Family Truckster" :evilb:

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You can swing it http://bajaboatsforsale.com/premiumc...ieds00195.html

Only $160k

Re: Baja History "The Thread"
 

Right, that check would clear :rolleyes:

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You are absolutely 100% correct.

Thank you

Re: Baja History "The Thread"
 

baja guys, can the 29' be had with a single big block ?

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Yes ..... there's a '98 w a 502 Mag in Long Beach, CA!
http://www.lbys.com/site_page_224/i..._index_1. html

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Yes, but why?????

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I wonder what the market would be for a 29OL with a single HP500 or SC600?

Although this may not be a 70mph Baja, many are not that concerned about top speed, and the reduced maintenance and upkeep might be appealing.

Re: Baja History "The Thread"
 

Sure, but that is a lot of boat with a single. They are very popular at Lake of the Ozarks.
Another thought is that that may be a lot of HP on a heavy boat on a single Bravo drive. There went your reliability. :eek:
I guess what I am trying to say is that a single engine in a 29 Outlaw is like a v-6 in a camaro. Sure you look good, but the chicks don't dig it.

Re: Baja History "The Thread"
 

Doc,

I will have to go into the archives and see what I can come up with. I a gave the brochure and Powerboat Magazine to broker when we were selling it. We change out all our pics at the house. I will attach a pic of our new logo for our poker run t-shirts

Keith

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I see the activators, kryptonites and superboats do it with good/great results, just wondering if a big brand name like baja does it ?

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Jason
Some of us ride with our wives & grandchildren :rolleyes:
Bill

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Yes they built 29's that were single engine. But the 29 is a BIG boat and it was SLOW.

If you want room and a good riding boat at 50MPH it is great.

Activators are VERY fast boats. A few showed up at the Jacksonville run last year and WOW were they fast. They smoked all the Velocity folks. But it is a SMALL boat. You can put three of them in a 29 Outlaw.

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Hey, I had a wife & I have a 3 year old little girl. They both rode with me. Check out the video in my signature. My kid says it all. I got twins baby! :drink:

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Bill,

If you just want a big nice riding boat and speed is not an issue I would not spend the money for the 500, 525 or the 600. You will NEVER see it back out of that boat and it will still not be that fast. Just stick with a 496HO and have the difference for a lifetime worth of fuel.

Dock

Re: Baja History "The Thread"
 

thanks guys, im still shoping.

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Good for you .....
Your little girl will keep you young ..... and make you old before your time!

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Dock
Your probably right as the whole concept is an affordable cost for operating it. I suspect there's a lot of folks who would be thrilled with the ride of a 29' hull without the expense of running twins.
Roughly, how much more does a 29OL weigh compared to a 272?

Re: Baja History "The Thread"
 

272 Dry Weight = 4400 lbs

29 OL Single Dry Weight = 5575 Lbs
29 OL Twin Dry Weight = 6800 lbs

The 29 is a much larger boat, it punches a much bigger whole through the air and has more wetted surface by far.

Re: Baja History "The Thread"
 

Thanks Dock ...
That's probably too much hull to be pushed around by 400-500hp.
And as my son reminded me, you would only buy a Baja to go fast,
..... otherwise get a Tollycraft :D

Re: Baja History "The Thread"
 

There were a few single engine 292 Islanders for sale awhile back. Havent seen any in awhile.

Re: Baja History "The Thread"
 

Copy of original ad in Powerboat thanks to Jeff Akers.

Baja 420 APBA Pace Boat & B36 Race Boat

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TTT

Racegirl,

Please do not forget about this thread. If you talk to Doug let him know we are eager for any information he can share.

Greg,

Break out those broshures and start scanning brother. I don't want to have to get Jason to kick your A$$! :evilb:

Dock

Re: Baja History "The Thread"
 

I have an old BAJA SUN belt buckle thats pretty cool! :D

Re: Baja History "The Thread"
 

Here's some history! I did these a year or two ago! :D

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TTT

Anyone with any additional info?

32 outlaw/calibur/magnum?
 

researching the 32 outlaw. any opinions or history of this hull. wondering how different it is from the 33. There seems to be some 32's out there for a reasonable price. with just a bit of difference in styling from the 33.

They are pretty close in my opinion. Personally I think the 32 is one of the best boats ever built and the one that put Baja on the map. The 420 and 38 Special were great accomplishments, but the 32 was VERY popular, there are tons of them still on the water and they look great and run great.

I see a lot of owner pride with the 32 Outlaw and some look even better then when they were new.

The 32 was a pretty good race boat also. I saw run running in the 2001 APBA race in Washington, North Carolina and it ran strong.

Thanks for bringing this thread back to the top.

Dock

Hull should be very similer, deck and cockpit will look different. Great looking and riding boat but will look a little more dated than the 33s. Still a lot of boat for the money.

I know where there is one that is cherry for sale. One of our very own..........

radar arch
 

was the radar arch a factory upgrade and does anyone think they will ever come back. I found a project 32 that i thought i could remove the arch or hang some speakers on it like the wakeboard boats.