Baja 32---pics
 

I've put some pics of the 1990 Baja 32 I'm looking at in my gallery........looking for comments from the masses. The guy wants $20,000 for the boat and $5000 for the trailer, what do ya'll think? Sorry, don't remember how to get the pics in my post...maybe someone could help me out.

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Figured out how to post pics (Thanks Jigsaw) sooo here's afew

one more........

boat looks like it has been taken care of. 25k for the package is a good price. Have a survey done,that 25k could easily turn into 50k.

He claims there was a survey done in '04 or '05 and he's going to send it to me. He just replaced the engine stringers when he installed the new motors. I appreciate any other comments.

More pics and also what's been done recently...........Two new 425hp engines, Two engine couplers, Two Eddie Marine Crossover systems,
Two Sea pumps, Two high torque starter, Two marine alternators, New bilge pump, Two sets of new spark plug wires, Two Thunderbolt distributors and coils, Two exhaust manifold systems, Two High performance oil systems, Two new fuel pumps, Engine Mounts, New power steering ram, New gimbel bearings, One Bravo One Outdrive rebuilt, New anodes (magnesium), Pioneer Stereo System, New Control cables (throttle cables), New bottom paint, Drive unit pumps rebuilt, Two mirage props, and Many other miscellaneous items too numerous to list.


Engines 425 horse at 5,250 rpm and 500ftlbs of torque at 3,250 rpm.Compression 8.75:1. Cast iron block,forged steel crank,forged aluminum pistons,piston rings,hydraulic roller camshaft with .510”/.540” lift and 211/230 degree duration at .050”,single roller timing chain.cast rectangular port heads with118cc combustion chambers,2.19” intake /1.88” exhaust valves,valve springs,1.7:1 rocker arms,8” harmonic damper.All parts are performance parts.oil pans with windage tray price per engine block alone was 5500.00 per side.

Can ya tell I just learned how to post pics?

Looks like he poured a lot of money into it. However, the bottom paint would kill it for me and a huge portion of the performance boat-buying market.
You should always think resale when purchasing, and any offshore boat with bottom paint is going to be a hard sell to discriminating buyers. It also scrubs off valuable speed. I'd also look for a boat that didn't have to go through a stringer replacement.
If it were me, I'd keep looking.......
Jim

Educate me if you would (for I am truly a newbie) the bottom paint thing....people don't like it because????? I noticed in the water pic you don't really see the bottom that's painted and to be honest with you since I am new and this will be my first boat, is it really going to matter if it scrubs a little speed off? My guy says its been GPS'ed at 65...I'm really not looking to go 90 in my 1ST boat. Please explain..Thank you

My understanding is he painted the bottom so there would be less maintenance and I've noticed several in my search that have been painted.

It's true it can be less maintenance, especially if your boat is going to sit in the water i.e. boat slip with no lift. It helps to prevent biological growth from accumulating on the hull, which can be a real pain to clean off if the the boat has sat in the water extended periods of time. This application is very popular for large cruisers and yachts.
Most performance boat enthusiasts prefer their boats on trailers or lifts- we're all anal about appearances and flash, and a scum line or bottom paint to prevent that scum line will detract from the overall appearance of the boat. The 'wipe-down" is a ritual you'll see most everyone accomplish right after removing their baby from the water after a day's boating.
If you haven't noticed already, bottom-painted performance boats are usually priced less than ones that haven't been; the pool of potential buyers being much smaller.
If the look doesn't bother you and you can stand a few mph loss, or you plan on leaving the boat in the water for a long period of time, go for it.

Bottom painted or not, looks like alot of boat for the money. Just be prepared to spend more on unforseen things. You know what BOAT stands for?
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Thanks for the lesson Jafo, I appreciate it.............I have noticed the bottom painted boats are less. It doesn't bother me though so I think I'll go for it........

There is a mid 90's 32 baja that has been in our local boat trader that is claimed to be a new, never titled 454 mag boat still held by the original dealer for mid 50's,but I just read someone claimed the 32 hull was the worst riding boat they had ever been in on another thread,Smitty

Well......I decided to slow down and search a little closer to home...really would like something with a/c in the cabin.

First boat... 32 ft. Seems kind of aggressive regardless of how slow or fast it is. My first boat was an 18ft Larsen. :)

Where are you planning on using the boat? Also, have you thought about your tow vehicle yet?

The 320 was a rough ride the 32 Caliber which became the Outlaw is one of the best riding Baja's ever made.

Ditto that

Take alook at this one. Boat is in great shape with all new cabin/cockpit interior.....

http://www.offshoreonlyclassifieds.c...o16699-en.html

I see a couple of things I would question the owner about if it were me.

1. How long has it been stored in the water? (botttom paint)
2. Was the transom checked for moisture when the stringers were replaced?
3. 5K for that trailer???? No way. Alulmlinum trailer could mean that it is a salt-water boat, and if so, you need to have a number of other things checked for corrosion.
4. Why the $$$$$$$ for the engines being redone and boosted a bit, and he still has the crappy old stock ex. manifolds on it???

But if I were in the market for one, it would be one that I would investigate for sure.

I haD A 320ES. It isn't the worst riding boat I have been but for a 32 it sucked. It didn't seem that the pad was big enough for the size of boat and it would constantly fall off to one side or another. Engine access is miserable unless you take out he whole back seat/bulkhead. They do have a ton of room in them though. Make sure you have a stout truck to pull it cause they are heavy. By the way I paid $4200 for a brand new 10500lb aluminum loadmaster trailer a couple of years ago so I would tell him to keep the trailer.