Some of Baja's construction techniques amaze me
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Some of Baja's construction techniques amaze me
By how poor they are
This is how my hull and deck are joined. Just toss it on there and sink some wood screws in it? Seriously?
Wirelooms? Nah, duct tape is just fine!
These were holding the cabin "bulkhead" in place. I put that in quotes because i'm not sure it qualifies as one not being affixed to the hull.
Lord knows what was happening when they bent.
This is how my hull and deck are joined. Just toss it on there and sink some wood screws in it? Seriously?
Wirelooms? Nah, duct tape is just fine!
These were holding the cabin "bulkhead" in place. I put that in quotes because i'm not sure it qualifies as one not being affixed to the hull.
Lord knows what was happening when they bent.
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my 1989 Baja 226 was built so poorly bayliner was starting to look good. within 1 hour both sides of the cabin bulkhead had fallen down. used the same methods as yours, deck flex sheared those screws in half.
and the king of all poorly built items was the plastic conduit wrap that was used to tighten up the stripped lag bolts holding the motor mounts in.
before I bought it a salesman for another brand called Baja "the bayliner of performance boats" . seems like an understatement now.
and the king of all poorly built items was the plastic conduit wrap that was used to tighten up the stripped lag bolts holding the motor mounts in.
before I bought it a salesman for another brand called Baja "the bayliner of performance boats" . seems like an understatement now.
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whats really scary is that there are people putting big power in these things and running 80 plus!
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http://www.fishing-catalog.com/Accon...ing_cleats.htm
My Accon Pop-Ups didn't come with a cup/drain assembly, and I haven't noticed any moisture intrusion, but they are in the stowed position most of the time.
Last edited by Speedracer29; 03-14-2014 at 09:38 PM. Reason: I added stuff. My ADHD prevents me from typing pertinent info sometimes.