zx14

Why do Baja's cost less? I am looking for maybe a 29' or a 302. I have heard that the 25's could have a hook in the bottom, what issues are there with a 29 or 302?

jmeng

Cost less than what?

zx14

Cigarettes/Fountain/Formula's

haulinvols

By design, most true V boats will have some hook designed into them to help stability and time to plane.

Any boat can develop a pronounced hook over time by improper trailer fit or lift fit. When the bunks do not extend fully to the back of the transom, the weight of the drive and engine can cause more hook.

You will have a hard time finding a better bang for the buck in a 25 foot boat than a 25 Outlaw.

jmeng

Very true statement.

jmeng

In general, Baja's are more mass produced. I don't know the exact numbers but Baja builds more boats per year than any of the above. Quantity equals less $$ needed to make a profit. Baja also uses less expensive mat'l. Generally won't find much billet equipment, mcloud bolsters, livorsi gauges, ect on the Baja. Still great boats, you'll rarely find a baja owner or past owner bad mouthing them. Just my .02.

zx14

any thoughts on the 29 outlaw or 302 boss? I would like two engines.

haulinvols

The 29 Outlaw has been and will remain to be one of the most popular of the Outlaw line. It offers a lot of bang for the buck and a very solid ride. It is the only outlaw that has adopted more of the rounded off euro design. They hold a very good resale value and are always going to be a popular boat. The only negative that has been said about the 29 is that in early years, there were a few isolated stringer problems but after mid 1999 it is not supposed to be an issue.

The 302 shares the same basic dimensions as the 29. It will give you a little more in the way of cabin room with a bit more head room. As with the 29 is has been a popular choice by those looking for their first twin engine boat.

Both boats are a bit tight in the engine compartment and you will need to find a friend with skinny arms to change plugs but that is no different from any twin engine narrow beam offshore boat.

The 29 will be slightly faster than the 302 but the ride will be a toss up. From that point it just depends on which one you like the looks of better.

jmeng

I've owned a 29 Outlaw for the last 3 months. My dad owned a 97 model so I knew it was a great boat but have still been impressed mine. No complaints at all. Rides, handles, looks and performs great. IMO theres nothing better for the money.

lakerat

I had the opportunity to drive a friends 29 outlaw this last weekend and I was really impressed. I just moved up to a 25 islander from a 21 islander and there is a huge difference.