New to the forum! Hello to All
 

Hello my name is Mickey and Im new to the forum and wanted to introduce myself. I had a Chaparral 2330 SS and finally just bought my 1st Baja last week and it is completely stock with only 380 hours on it. I bought a 1997 232 with a 454 and came with a 23p stock prop and looking to get some good information on here to add some hop ups and make some changes to make it more my boat. There are some things I would like to add and change to give it the newer look. I love it Im a Baja I have the Baja bug now!

I bought it from a couple that was retired they bought it brand new from our local Baja dealer and it is super clean and bone stock. I think I got a great deal on the boat.

Anyone else have a 232 that can recommend some upgrades that you would recommend for me to do?

Thanks everyone!

exactly as said above- Leave it stock- then save up all that $$$ that you think you want to upgrade then in 3-5 years step up to some Twins!
Best of luck- my 2nd boat was a 212 islander then 29 Outlaw- Then Gun.

Welcome, and like others have said, stock config.= going boating every weekend! Post some pics of your new ride....

I've said this for years now....Guys are the only ones that care about speed and horsepower....women only care if its running or not...they cant tell the difference between 55mph and 75mph cause they are usually screaming... LOL ;)
Leave it stock :cool:

Mickolobe - great name.

Let me apologize. Unfortunately, as you see, OSO was once a great resources for high performance boating. Most members have gotten older and now like stock motors and/ especially or center console boats with outboards.

Offshore Stock Only ?

Which 454 do you have ?

Welcome

Thanks guys. I know I’m a little late on my response! Lol but I upgraded the Stero system and almost everything else now looking for the best prop to run on my Carbed 454 with 310hp

Any upgrades that won’t effect the life of the motor would be great if any at all.

Also it’s time for new exhaust tips. I have the Corsca with captain call exhaust with those ugly black rubber flappers. Do they make anything that will give me a louder mean sound?

Thanks guys

Welcome.
In some places loud brings its own brand of mean LOL.

Nice find! Agree with all leave it stock when motor blows put a mag motor 502 or 454 welcome & good luck

Welcome to OSO!!!!

While letting your boat in its stock configuration would be the sane thing to do.........very few of us here are sane. :cool-smiley-011: Go Fast Stay Young! Welcome to OSO where you too can find the knowledge to build yourself a fine suicide machine if you so wish. Always remember "Rooster Tail Does Not Lie" and "On This Trailer Lies A Disease For Which There Is No Cure" :boat:

Welcome. I agree with others that say leave it stock. Enjoy it for what it is for now. I say for now because you will need time to figure out what you want out of it.

Also, 3 foot-itice. I started out with a 20 Outlaw, then a 25 Outlaw and then a 29 Outlaw (There was also a 28 Cig in there at one point). You don't want to dump a bunch of money and work in your boat then decide you want to go bigger as you'll be taking a big loss. Much better to save your pennies for when you want to move up. Then look for the boat that already has the performance you are looking for.

I'm hoping to find a 33 or 36 Outlaw next but waiting for market to "adjust" a bit.

i have ideas i’ll share in 3yrs when you return to oso. :) :wink :lolhit:

Yep, got us. lol :party-smiley-048:

hi

Nice find...Welcome.