Notched 30 ol........
 

I just heard from a reliable little birdie that Baja has a project underway to notch the transom of a 30ol to see how it performs. I can't wait to see it but I am curious if Baja is going to start cutting boats apart and adding notches and Steps?

Thoughts.......

Re: Notched 30 ol........
 

Hey cig did after they said they wheren't

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Notches wouldn't be anything new for Baja. My 25OL had a notched transom.

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Yeah I know that but why would they add it now after they have been developing this boat for at least 4-5 years. I would love them to build a couple of stepped boats ( I know they built 2 42's with steps) to quiet the critics about baja's being slow. You can put a 29 fountain inside a 29 ol.

Re: Notched 30 ol........
 

Good question...I guess they had to build a few without notches to see what, if any, difference it makes.

The 42's with steps were built as such so that they could pace the APBA races back in 2000-2002. Racers were pissed that the pace boat was too slow.

We don't need no stinkin' steps...let the critics critique. :D :D

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They are actually going to notch the boat and then keep the notched piece, and re-glass it so that it can be put back in place the same day with some pre-tapped holes so they can check the performance the same day with the same conditions ect. I thought that was pretty ingenious. I am still waiting on the 35 ol.

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That's pretty cool. I wonder what the results will be. Keep us informed if you find out.

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The notch helps when you run a high X. It keeps more water on the prop. I have the 97 Baja poker run 32. It has the full notched transom. It also had the hull blueprinted by Baja. Email me if you want to see some pics. [email protected]

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We sure don't.

How's that new rig treating you? Any updated photos?

Re: Notched 30 ol........
 

There are no notched 30's being developed or tested. Also, they only built one 42 with steps. The only boat they ever stepped.