I sold my boss hammer and looking to upgrade to an Outlaw 23 or 25. I am on a budget and the price difference on used seems to be $10k. Obviously I can get a newer and low hour 23. Just looking for any advice or info on the two models to justify the price difference. I found a 23 close to me that I'm going to look at. I run mostly Lake Erie and 2-3 footers are pretty common. Looking for a boat that will handle it better than my hammer did. Thanks

Going from memory... Others please correct me if necessary. The 23OL has 1 degree less deadrise than the 25 or 26 OL. The 25 and 26 are more comparable boats, where the 23 is a full model step down. The 25OL turned into the 26OL when it was redesigned.

The 23OL and 26OL are liner boats, the 25OL is a stringer boat.

Ive read a few negatives about the 23's construction. If you search a bit you might find that some had problems whereas almost nothing bad said about the 25 which is pretty good when you think how many of them were made. I was looking at 25's before I settled on a Donzi but all the research I did said they are a great boat. An extra 2' and a bit more weight makes a huge difference but as you correctly suggest, it's gotta fit the budget too.

Happy shopping.

RR

Seems to be a pretty nice boat, conservative colors and nearby. Price is high though:

https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/b...230938266.html

If you're boating on Erie then go as large as your wallet allows!

For there size the older 24 and newer 25/26ft Outlaws do handle the rough decently

Agree. Unless you are boating only on a small inland lake or local river, go with the 25/26. It's a NOTICEABLE difference in size, ride, and capability over the 23.
There are a GOZILLION 25 Bajas out there. You can't swing a dead cat without hitting one (dozen) in most locales. And true, the 24 Outlaw is a pretty decent riding boat in that size range.

I saw this and called over the weekend. It seemed a little high price wise, but it's the closest one I found so far.

So are the 23 that bad or are the 25 that much better?

Do the 23s have stand up bolsters? Its a Must once you get in one.

This guy bought the boat from New York. When I went to go look at a diff outlaw 25 he had it was sitting next to it. Little fishy situation but I think he just flips boats. Takes off everything screwed or bolted on and paints them. Re powdercoats. Cleans and sell. Just a FYI. He was located in lapeer.
Theres a nice one in midland. 2001 500 hoursh
https://centralmich.craigslist.org/boa/d/baja-outlaw/6211024852.html