Hey all! I was hoping some of you folks might have some experience with slightly smaller performance boats and would offer some recommendations. I am looking into boats in the 20' range right now. I won't actually be going off shore, but the waters that I frequent in my area can get rough at times. Looking for something that can double as a family ski toy boat (needs a ski eye, swim platform and ladder) and can also do about 70 MPH.

So far I am looking at the Baja 20' Outlaw (found one with a 300 HP Merc) and the VIP 19' Vindicator. Both boats are around $30K. Anyone have any experience with either of these boats or can you recommend another model?

..it you step up a foot or two...Velocity makes a nice 22...Superboat makes a 21'...great boats...

there are others, I'm sure will be mentioned....

If it were me, I would buy Nasty Habits 20' Cig.
Nice rig, new everything, plus, it's a Cig!

I was under the impression Baja wouldn't put anything bigger than a 260hp 5.0 in them. Where did you find this boat?

You can get an Eliminator Daytona in 19, 20, and 22 foot length. They can easily do 70mph.

Thanks for the suggestions so far. Just paid for my membership, so hopefully I will be able to view the photo above some time soon. Not really interested in a tunnel or cat. I am looking for a V-hull. Again, thanks to everyone so far.

22 Classic Donzi.. will run those speeds easily

Originally liked the Donzi, but it does not meet the family boating needs. No swim platform, ladder and the motor hatch is gelcoat rather than a pad. Nice boat, but it won't multi-task.

The 20 Outlaw is a nice boat for the money where did you find one with a 300 though??


with the 305 it will do 65 easy

Well, the dealer only has one with the 300 HP motor, so if I publicize it then the inquiries might go up and the price won't be quite so flexible. It is a custom made Outlaw. He says it was made for one of the execs. at Baja and only has about 8 hours on it. Problem is that it has an Alpha drive.