You have it listed about like I have heard. However the 23 was a BIG surprise. I thought they were replacing the 25 with a 27 or 28 single engine?

The 23 is a real nice looking boat however.

I like the new designs, I would really like to see a 27 single engine that would do 70 mph. They could probably sell a ton of those.

My 03 25 outlaw sees 72 on a good day (cooler temp. and low fuel) with the HO, labbed prop, corsa none muffled tips, and a K & N filter.

With no more 500 option, the next move up the would be the 525. Can't see a 27 or 28' outlaw hitting 70 with the HO???


The 23 is a nice looking boat, and would be all around a hell of a jump from the 20 in my opinion.

I can't see the 23 as a step up boat from a 20 but rather an alternative option for entry level. I jumped from a 20 Outlaw to a 28 Cigarette and was also looking at a 29 Outlaw. If the 23 had been available when I got my 20 I'd probably have gone with it instead. I almost went with an H2X but liked the Outlaws better and the 25 was too much $ for me. I think they need to fill the gap between the 25 and the 30 with a 27/28 Outlaw available with single or twin power. There are alot of other builders offering that size and I think there is a strong market for them.

Have you seen the price of the 23? Just about as much as a 25.

Apparently entry level is different for everyone. If you look at the July 2004 Powerboat Mag you will find what they call the entry level roundup. Guess what Baja made the roundup? 30 Outlaw!?


I do consider the 23 outlaw "entry level". A friend owned a 20 outlaw for one season. It was a piece of chit, at least in the type water we boat on. I owned a 1986 21' Bayliner, granted you didn't get the speed, but it handled the water much better.

As for a move up, definately the 23 is a move up. Stand up bolsters, 24 degree deadrise, etc. And for the price of the 23, couldn't be happier. They want a good deal more than I paid for my 25 less than a year ago. So when I sell mine will be worth that much more.

Are prices going up across the board? Seams crazy to ask as much for a 23 as a 25.

The 23 is not going to replace the 25 from what I have heard. The just wanted to have a better entry level boat and not quite the jump from a 20 to a 25.