CROWN MAN

I would go with the SCARAB 7.4 Mint condition

ThunderBoat38

There are a few of the 24 Python's, 25 Islanders/outlaw's and similar boats our there that are very clean and in the low to mid 20's. I have seen post on the Python's but until we recieved a Python on trade - I had not had an opportunity to see one first hand - it's impressive. It looks very similar to the Pantera in hull design and reminds me alot of Dave's Extreme. There should be similar boats in your part of the country. Bottom line - there are some real treasures in your price range.

BJM

What do you see similar in a 24 Python and a 29 extreme? I guess that's what your refering to when you say Dave's extreme.As far as the 24 Python and 24 Pantera they are identical hulls.

CAP071

I went for a ride in a Hammer once. It was worse then a waverunner out on the river, way too small.

I would just save $$ for 1 more season and buy used next year

thisistank

A) don't let people tell you Baja isn't built well. They build a great boat. Ask 99.9% of the people that have owned one and they'd agree.
B) you can never have too big of a boat and I agree with MM. You can get a 24 Outlaw mid 90's for mid-upper 20's. GREAT running rough water boat. I had one and boated the crap out of it in the pacific ocean for 7 years with out a hull issue ever! 24 degree hull loves to cut through the swell/chop.

I would also agree with Cap071. But not just in the case of the Baja. I've been in a few smaller "offshore" style boats (Baja, Scarab, Ultra, etc.) and it just comes down to size when in bigger water. Most of those boats have a 21 degree bottom too. Slap a bit more.

Good luck on whatever you decide.

berns29scarab

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