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Old 07-10-2012 | 03:45 PM
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How is the v-berth room on the 38 spl?

We're just listing our Baja 236 for sale and I hope to up-size to something more roomy for staying on board. I'll really miss the 236, we've had it for17 years and it is a beautiful boat, but it is time for something with more over-night room.

So, if there are any forum members who are 6'3" who can give reports, I'd love it!

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Old 07-10-2012 | 03:59 PM
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Nice big salon. Lots of room! Much taller than my 342. Only two things I would hate about a .38....towing it and filling it up with go juice.
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Old 07-10-2012 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by glboatdriver
How is the v-berth room on the 38 spl?

We're just listing our Baja 236 for sale and I hope to up-size to something more roomy for staying on board. I'll really miss the 236, we've had it for17 years and it is a beautiful boat, but it is time for something with more over-night room.

So, if there are any forum members who are 6'3" who can give reports, I'd love it!

Thanks,
GLBD
I'm 6'2 and have to dip my head just a tad but it's not at all uncomfortable in the salon. There's quite a bit of elbowroom inside and I've never felt cramped in. I don't have any problem in the bed up front. The amenities the boat offers are great for overnighting, I just wish I had an onboard gen-set.
If you get one I'd suggest staying away from the 525SC powerplants, they're very thirsty when you get into the boost.

Welcome to OSO.

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Old 07-11-2012 | 04:47 AM
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Thanks for the info.

I'll have to climb onto a 38spl. for sale somewhere with the Mrs and see how it feels. So far, we're liking a Powerquest 320SC that we just looked at; nice bit of room below, wider beam, decent speed...

Anyway, thanks again!
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Old 07-12-2012 | 10:39 AM
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I have to admit that we're also looking at Baja's 290 and 340 motoryachts. Not near as cool as a 38 Special, but tons more room and still a Baja. Sure, they're just the family's nerdy third cousins, but still Bajas none-the-less.

Anyone got experience with either of these?
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Old 07-12-2012 | 11:48 AM
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Now thats a jump! I thought when I went from a 212 to a 29OL I was stylin!
then 29 to 38 T/S, its hard believe the diff in the deck length from 29 to 38.
Rode in my old 29 the other day.
I will say still running like a top w almost 1000 hrs.
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Old 07-12-2012 | 12:15 PM
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I've got a nice 38 in the classifieds could work out a trade deal with you on yours.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o45412-en.html
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Old 07-12-2012 | 01:31 PM
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I have a 38' and love it, a huge cockpit ,great rough water boat
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Old 07-12-2012 | 03:27 PM
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I just moved up from a 252 to a 342. and its a world of difference, a 38 is even more room, you will love it.
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Old 07-12-2012 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by eddie
I've got a nice 38 in the classifieds could work out a trade deal with you on yours.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o45412-en.html

Sounds attractive. We'll have to crawl around on a 38 Special here and see if it'd have the room we want. We're kind of looking for some cockpit lounging area and decent down-below space for rainy days.

And here's mine..... http://www.boattrader.com/listing/19...-236-101808056

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