Understanding X Factor
05-28-2010 | 12:39 PM
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74 mph out of the Baja 236 Wow! We never have a chance to put that kind of HP in one at the factory back in the day, but I knew that was a good running hull that could handle more HP. The 236 was my first whole boat design project at Baja, and was the very first model to have the molded steps in the dash to the foredeck. I had the Baja 260 at the time and loved the boat, but hated how hard it was to get on the deck. So that is how steps became involved on all the newer model Baja's.
Back to the subject. Your explanation on the x-dimension is right-on target, but here is something to really get everyone confused. We did some testing on a Baja 25ol with a very special transom assembly that was called "X-Factor" and operated much like a stern jack for a outboard engine. There were patent numbers all over this thing, and I think the main goal was just to sell the rights to Brunswick? Never heard anything on it after that.
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Back to the subject. Your explanation on the x-dimension is right-on target, but here is something to really get everyone confused. We did some testing on a Baja 25ol with a very special transom assembly that was called "X-Factor" and operated much like a stern jack for a outboard engine. There were patent numbers all over this thing, and I think the main goal was just to sell the rights to Brunswick? Never heard anything on it after that.
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Yea, about the 236, I love the boat, it is a 94 and I have owned it since 98. You should see the custom vents I just made for it. When the boat was stock it ran 55 with a 330, now I have a custom 489 and raised x, its a completly different boat.
05-28-2010 | 04:32 PM
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Not that great of results from what I remember, for what would have been a 10k upgrade in pricing? But look at the props we had in the day for testing. A Mirage likes to be run deeper in the water, so I imagine every time they got that thing running near the surface....BLOWOUT?
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06-07-2010 | 08:36 PM
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74 mph out of the Baja 236 Wow! We never have a chance to put that kind of HP in one at the factory back in the day, but I knew that was a good running hull that could handle more HP. The 236 was my first whole boat design project at Baja, and was the very first model to have the molded steps in the dash to the foredeck. I had the Baja 260 at the time and loved the boat, but hated how hard it was to get on the deck. So that is how steps became involved on all the newer model Baja's.
Back to the subject. Your explanation on the x-dimension is right-on target, but here is something to really get everyone confused. We did some testing on a Baja 25ol with a very special transom assembly that was called "X-Factor" and operated much like a stern jack for a outboard engine. There were patent numbers all over this thing, and I think the main goal was just to sell the rights to Brunswick? Never heard anything on it after that.
XT
Back to the subject. Your explanation on the x-dimension is right-on target, but here is something to really get everyone confused. We did some testing on a Baja 25ol with a very special transom assembly that was called "X-Factor" and operated much like a stern jack for a outboard engine. There were patent numbers all over this thing, and I think the main goal was just to sell the rights to Brunswick? Never heard anything on it after that.
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06-08-2010 | 08:21 PM
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What ever happened to that "X Factor" setup? That seems like a great idea and that is the only picture I have seen. It looks like it has full hyd steering along with the lift. Also looks easy to work on, inspect and maintain.
