some more info here. https://www.donzi.net/forums/showthr...ighlight=Baron

https://www.donzi.net/forums/showthr...ht=#post341521

which conducted one?mine or the one with the bad gelcoat that was red before the show?

. I know of a red one by me in akgonac that been owned for a long time. There are two others I'll find out what colors they are and if they still have them.

That would be a plus. One thing I don’t understand is according to the hull identification number mine was built in September of 78 and your was built January of 78 .

Mine was definitely built before yours and had the defective gel coat so it was set aside. My boat actually sat in our garage unfinished until about 1980 when a buddy of mines neighbor became interested in it and it was sanded down and painted orange and rigged.

But the production numbers dont don’t make any sense either.


I asked Todd for his and if you could gather a few hins from these people you know I might be able to figure out the production. .


ill try to list the boats I know of

1 . White. The candy red one that was all white I believe

2. White. The all white one in Holland

3 . Red .my boat the alligator. Was red gel coat than painted orange than painted burgundy

4. Red. Your boat the TRS

5. Blue. The boat of Todd’s friend that went to California and she lost ownership.

6. Blue. Guy in your area goes by Badass Baron

7. Red. The other red one you know of

8. Mustard yellow . Another boat in your area.

9. Mustard yellow. . The Beat boat out in Washington or Oregon

10. Blue . Todd's boat -Baronmarine

11. Blue Supposedly another blue boat in Detroit. Area

That’s about it.

Yeah,that is odd. January 78. That mustard boat in my area might be one of the other 2 my buddy knows of. I'll have to ask him. The guy I bought the boat from said he bought it off a guy named Joel. Not sure if that helps. I'll get back with ya when I know.

Do you have a picture of your engine compartment?

Does the motor have aluminum finned valve covers ?

is the flotation under the bilge floor or is their boxes built into the side ?

Here's some stuff about the boat from having it a couple weeks. First look....wow. cool ass boat .lol...

After the bp goes down, tires in good shape, trailer overall good but needs paint. It's dull. 3- middle light is hanging. Junk. No bow hook chain. Not big deal. Just saying...this is how I found it.

Large cushion had a small rear along the edge. Overall,good shape. Engine compartment is wood with glass. It's heavy as ****. A giant guillotine. It will break your arm. Needs struts. Old owner bought some.

Batteries are good but not big as I like. I like the 1000 these are like 650.

Floor carpet is dirty. Probably replace it. Passengers seat is loose. Pulling screws means replacing some wood. Or adding reinforcement. Well see.. it's nit major . Just from bouncing. Lol

Teak was filthy. Cleaned up perfect along with side step teak plates.

Found only a couple cracks in the topside. I'm not surprised. This boat is built tough. I wouldn't expect a lot.

Glass is microshattered inside but intake. You can see the reflection in the light.

Trim works good. Drive tilt takes forever. 30 seconds or so.

Shifter is awesome. It works gently and perfect. Very responsive. Have to be careful letting off quick or else you can eat the windshield with your teeth or chin. That would be bad.

Trim wire wasn't hooked up. No anchor. Gas gauge is not working. Needs a pick up I bet. Works when it wants too.
Dash had previous hike for cassette deck and was covered with a new board across the dash.

Trim bilge lights ete board is mounted horizontally instead of on the dash. Maybe to hide it?

Electronic compass in dash and works.

Red n white bolster seats. Mine slide forward. It's stop screw doesn't work. Needs a new one.

Rear seat good.
Blower good.
Bilge good.
Outdrive very corroded. But works great.
Prop had overspray all over it. I think I gained 4 mph after I scrubbed it clean.
Pitot tube was broken. Replaced it.
Transom was painted white halfway down. The lower part. Has red overspray on a couple areas. Weird.
Prop has a ding in it. I'm working on it

I think it said a 22 pitch. I'll take pics of it because I don't know what it is. It SS.
Beach rash on white gel on now from beaching it. Bottom is good overall. I'm happy with it.

Boat runs great. Seems to be touchybat high speed in turns. Still learning. I'm no new but in this instance, I'm going to be. Don't want to get hurt. Lol

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According to my brother who knew the old owner back when it had the Snoopy on it his name was John O

He sold it to that guy on that Donzi link I sent you.

Im guessing that guy than sold it to the guy you bought it off from.

I'll take some videos and pics of the engine and dash m stuff. I don't know yet about the foam or fins. The sticker designation of what it is is not on it where a normally merc would be. Might of fell.off.

Does the steering wheel have play in it?

Grab the drive and wiggle it side to check for play.

You want ant to make sure the gimble and tiller pin and arm are not wore out before you start getting Jiggy with it.

High speed steering loss is no Joke I lived through mine doing the big Wipeout on a tiny calm lake.

If if I had been out on Lake Michigan running hard in 2-3s I probably wouldn’t be talking to you right now .