H2x-23 Ol-25 Ol
 

I know i have had a lot of questions lately... sorry for that, bare with me.

Anyone with hands on experience, compare these three boats? I just assume you are all going to say the 25OL, because its a 25.

Will the 23OL be a much better ride than the H2X? Which one really has more room?

I ask because I was thinking of uping my budget some and can look at 2000 H2X's, 2003 OL's and 2000- 2001 25 OL's

I was thinking of getting the 23 because it was the newest. But wondered how it was going to handle compared to the H2X and such. If you guys think these shouldn't even be compared with the 25 OL, then throw it out of the discussion.

I will be boating on a lake. i will sleep on it some, in early spring and late fall. Probably lots of running up and down the lake.

23OL had liner issues I it's a bad boat, but I know of 3. Not saying it's a bad boat, but I'd be looking for a 25 in your price range if those are the 3 your considering. Better ride.

H2X or 25OL Both are great, equal power a H2X will be faster, 25OL will ride much better. Between the two go with the 25 OL. 25OL has drop down bolsters, bigger cabin, higher freeboard and just all around great boat for the money. Once you go with Bolster seats you never want to go back, kind of like once you go Twins you never want to go back to a single, you just hope your income keeps up with your wants.

I'd go with the 25', for sure. If you think you might be satisfied with the 23' you'll be sick of it in a year. Go with the 25' and TRY to keep it for 2-3 seasons before you want a 29-30 with twins!

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I have seat time in all three. The 23 rides a hair better than the H2X but not much. The 23 has more room between the rear bench and bolsters than the 25 but a much smaller cabin. The 25 has the H2X and 23 both beat hands down in ride especially when the going gets rough.

If you are going to sleep on the boat then the 25 Outlaw still wins. In order to have enough room to lie down in the 23 you have to have the filler cushions to the door. The 25 has plenty of room for sleeping and still has the benches you could sleep a child on if you wanted.

If you can find a 25 in your price range, that is the boat to have of the three. I wish I had purchased my 25 Outlaw instead of my 245.

Go for a 25

+1 on the 25OL...but I am bias

I knew the 25 was going to win going away. I had just thought power options and years might play a part.

I can't fine a 25 with a 496HO in my price range, but there is a 23 with a 496...which with it being a shorter boat.. I thought might make it faster than a 25 with a 496 or 454.

I've seen 99/2000 for low 20's with 454Mag or 502 in them. What is your price range? Where are you looking?

25 is the way to go! I had a 01 with 496 and loved it!

Price range is 25k.

I have been looking at 2000 and 2001, year range. Most of them at that price have a 454 in them. I had someone tell me that really wasn't enough motor for that boat. I would prefer the 496 HO. I have found one that I am thinking of putting in an offer for, it has the 496.

Forgot to answer the where part. I am in St Louis MO. Been looking everywhere though. If its worth the price, I won't mind going to get it. Well...with a few exceptions.

If you find one that doesn't have 496 HO in it, I would be willing to sell mine as I am looking to upgrade to 500 or 525 EFI. I will make you one heck of a deal just to move it. It is an '04 496 HO with less than 100 hrs on it.

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/y...ll/04baja1.jpg

Are you selling the complete package? Engine, transom assembly & drive? PM me a price on the engine.

Engine only.

Thanks for the offer, but it would probably be better on me to buy the boat with the motor already in it. Then buy the boat and have to pay someone to do a motor swap and pay for another motor also.

I went thru the same thing... I had a 226 larson with 21 degree V.... wanted a better riding boat and knew I needed to get the 25 after some research!! LOVE IT>> could use a bigger boat now, but all my friends bought boats so now I have no one to split fuel much less on twins!!

25 is the smallest baja with the 24 degree aside from the 245 islander. H2X and 23 both have 21 and that will still pound you in 2-3 fters that the 25 smooths out at 50 mph! good luck!:ernaehrung004:

25 Outlaw forsale
 

I have a 2002 25 Outlaw with 496. I am looking to sell. Boat has 190 hrs. All oils changed every spring, new impeller every other year. Very clean. I keep the bilge washed out regulary, Boat gets washed after each use, and waxed often. Has a eagle trailer. Never in salt water or left in water for more than one night at a time. Love the boat but dont use very much. I am going to be building a new house so the boat or the Z06 has to go. Will take $32000

I went through the same thing a few years ago. I spent a lot of time looking at the 23 vs 25. Ended up buying a brand new 25 HO boat. It was a beautiful boat and I had no complaints with it.

I would look for a 496 Mag 25 boat over a 23 with an HO. You can always Raylar it or do other stuff to get a more power but you can't stretch a 23 footer into a 25!