Originally Posted by mittens (Post 3328970)

I have the hanging version with out the straps. I did replace the latch on the lid with a stainles peice. but have never seen the straps.

While there is a baja guy here, i have a off topic question.

i almost bought a baja 252, and it had aflip up bow light, then i bought the one i have now, and its got the standard light thats in the way of the anchor line all the time.

so i tried ordering pop up stainless lights, but where the light goes is just a little resessed and the 2 different stainless pop up lights i found where to big, and ideas where i can find the one that fit on that other 252?

Originally Posted by XT-Innovator (Post 3328378)

So True!

The biggest reason that some Baja models had anchor lockers in the bow, and other did not was based on a meeting between Sales/Marketing/& Engineering during the early development of each model. This was always a hot topic during every one of those meetings based on some Baja dealers that asked for them, and others that did not. Liability was also a concern for both reasons (loose anchors/carrying them) but in the end, the war was won to have them because the design was improved.

If you have a model like the 272 and the anchor is loose, that compartment is going to get beat-up. Models like the 232, 252, 29ol, 302, & 342 are a little better with the hanging design. I do remember having a company 302 in a local poker run and seeing the anchor pop up through the lid about 1/3 exposed, and drop back in with the lid closing behind it. (scary!) :eek: In 2002 Baja added buckle straps over the top of the anchor placement to help hold them in. (photo attached) I suggest adding them if your boat is missing them.

The best design started with the 292 Islander, and can be found on the 30ol, 35ol, & 335. Better hold down method, access and everything. Just my opinion.

XT