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04-01-2008, 05:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,337
Posted By chrisf

Thanks for the replies guys. Here is what I...

Thanks for the replies guys.

Here is what I learned from this thread.

1) Using WD hitches is not common and is a pain to use, so do it minimally as it is cumbersome with the hitch weight...
04-01-2008, 10:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,337
Posted By chrisf

Ok everyone, lets start over. The 272 I...

Ok everyone, lets start over.

The 272 I currently tow with my Acura MDX about 100 yards from my boat storage to the ramp. Never has been an issue, if I can't tow the 272 on the street because of...
03-31-2008, 01:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,337
Posted By chrisf

Weight Distributing hitch suggestions...

About to pull the trigger on a WD hitch for my Chevy TBSS. Needs to accomodate two different trailers and weights...

1) Baja 272, Eagle dual axle steel trailer with 2 3/8" tongue (700lbs tongue...
01-30-2008, 12:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,075
Posted By chrisf

Dave, Wholly chit, this thread is old. I...

Dave,

Wholly chit, this thread is old. I feel like a veteran through a few tours of duty now.

You might be right, I don't remember, maybe TeamBaja did point me to TBM, I will have to research...
12-22-2007, 07:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,006
Posted By chrisf

Chris

Chris
Forum: Baja
11-20-2007, 06:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,777
Posted By chrisf

Do you already have the 454SC? If so, buy...

Do you already have the 454SC?

If so, buy the cheapest 272 with a decent hull and interior.

Great boat, I love mine, my dad told you its for sale, might be moving up, see below.
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07-17-2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,319
Posted By chrisf

Al, Woodland hills is 10 degrees hotter than...

Al,

Woodland hills is 10 degrees hotter than any other city in the valley

Regarding metro, my wife sort of demands close proximity, I don't, but she thinks I would be miserable without it.
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07-17-2007, 12:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,319
Posted By chrisf

Our preliminary research is this: Hotspots...

Our preliminary research is this:

Hotspots in order we are interested in plus downside:

Huntington Beach - So far no downside, decent public, affordable private

Pacific Beach (SD) Downside...
07-17-2007, 12:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,319
Posted By chrisf

Talking Al, as you know I know CI and Ventura real well. ...

Al, as you know I know CI and Ventura real well.

My wife is in love with the old style houses off of Poli street near city hall in Ventura.

CI/Ventura does appeal to me, because my next...
07-17-2007, 12:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,319
Posted By chrisf

Thanks for the response I live in Woodland...

Thanks for the response

I live in Woodland Hills, the hottest city in the valley, so I know heat unfortunately, hence the reason for the beach move. My sister use to live in Newbury Park, just...
07-17-2007, 11:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,319
Posted By chrisf

Any input/experience with these California cities?

I am a native of Los Angeles, born and raised. Aside from college in Northern California, I have lived in the San Fernando valley all of my life. Every year I go through a bout of "lets get the f...
05-21-2007, 04:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,121
Posted By chrisf

I am actually in Los Angeles, but the water has...

I am actually in Los Angeles, but the water has been relatively cold. Haven't used the boat in about 2 weeks (another hard run).

I could accept a major problem, barely, LOL, but the boat ran like...
05-21-2007, 03:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,121
Posted By chrisf

Condensation, breather baffles, and "cream cheese"

Hello everyone,

Have a problem that I would like your input on.

1995 502 EFI Gen V with K&N filter, 2 weak cylinders per last leakdown.

Ran hard yesterday locally as seas and sky were chit....
Forum: Baja
05-17-2007, 05:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,645
Posted By chrisf

Dave, Flip the script on Baja little. Put a...

Dave,

Flip the script on Baja little. Put a little pressure on.

Call them, and tell them that your 2003 302 was hit by another boat and the bow rammed it and completely shattered the...
Forum: Baja
05-04-2007, 06:17 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 28,495
Posted By chrisf

socalstone, I would not let this go, this...

socalstone,

I would not let this go, this would be completely unacceptible.

over 5 hours at WOT, that is worse than a demo boat.

document everything, and keep detailed notes, you got...
05-03-2007, 10:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,352
Posted By chrisf

100% agreed Mike Chris

100% agreed Mike

Chris
11-30-2006, 11:29 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,075
Posted By chrisf

Re: Way to go Tank!!

WOW, I am impressed.

You are actually one of the good guys. :evilb:

Congratulations :drink:

Chris
Forum: General Q & A
11-20-2006, 12:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,696
Posted By chrisf

Alternator problem/dead batteries....

Baja 272, 502Mag EFI

Went out on the boat twice (sorry cold weatherers) this weekend, beautiful sunny days, no problems running real hard on Sat, a minor hiccup with the family on Sunday. Got back...
10-06-2006, 10:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,977
Posted By chrisf

Re: Outerlimits 51 versus Baja Outlaw 20

Add this to the equation -

Say your a "little person", a mature adult male 3 foot 6 inches tall.

Now your in a Baja Outlaw 20 with the 5.0MPI maxing out at 60mph.

Compare that to someone 6...
10-06-2006, 09:51 PM
10-06-2006, 09:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,977
Posted By chrisf

Re: Outerlimits 51 versus Baja Outlaw 20

Lets really test this one.

Say...

Mercury 525EFI's x TWO (Cheap)

Merlin 1500's x THREE (Expensive)

:evilb: :evilb: :evilb:
10-06-2006, 09:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,977
Posted By chrisf

Outerlimits 51 versus Baja Outlaw 20

Which has a better dollars per MPH ratio?

:D :D :D :D

Chris
10-06-2006, 05:45 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 13,415
Posted By chrisf

Re: why all the Baja questions???

I was just going to post something like this, you read my mind.

How come I never see Fountain vs. Formula or Nortech vs. Outerlimits.

Always Baja in the mix, always Baja getting $hit on. From...
10-06-2006, 05:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 928
Posted By chrisf

Re: Southern California LA boaters

Channel Islands or Ventura Harbor is where yu want to launch at. Or maybe going out to PV Point from Long Beach Plenty of big swells to have fun in.

But...it depends on where you are staying or...
Forum: General Q & A
10-06-2006, 05:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,959
Posted By chrisf

Re: 496 HO's- 425 at the crank or prop???

You don't want to start with Wild Card 09, go over to TBM and search and look at his project he has been doing, more importantly, his quality of work.

He knows his $hit, trust me.

BTW, I have a...
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