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Old 06-20-2011 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 1slow01Z71
No need for overloads if you're going to run bags but I'd make sure you've got an adjustable hitch that will raise the ball up atleast 4" since you're is behind the pan.
or a drop hitch upside down.
Old 06-20-2011 | 01:32 PM
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Nice looking boat, bajas, are a great solid boat( esp the newer ones)
Old 06-20-2011 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by dlt76028
or a drop hitch upside down.
Well they only sell "drop" hitches anyway. I'm running a 6" drop b&w tow and stow hitch as a 4" raise since the last thing I towed was a little over 10k. Even though roll pan hitched are about 4" higher than factory he is way low and even with helper bags will need at minimum a 4" rise.
Old 06-20-2011 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by foose04
Lol thanks man, I been forum whoring already on the Baja sites. It's a older 97 Baja with the Carb 454, little over 400 Hours on it. So it's not new, but I hope to get 2-3 years of light use with a few WOT in there to see if the old girl still has it. Then maybe look at a big HP swap.

That said, who knows man. This floater may be blown within a year. Lol, but it's not a Magnum version, so it's not forged. I'm thinking it is what it is, 454 with 9.6/1 compression. Runs on crap 87, sounds badass, has a little hit, but mostly a chill boat. Already has a full infinity setup and two kicker 12's. So it should do the trick as it sits, a weekend toy to have fun with.
Sounds like alot of fun. When you get tired of that ol 454 let me know. I have a good friend that builds 540ci motors for boats (mostly bajas). His combos make 700+hp pump gas power.
Old 06-20-2011 | 04:06 PM
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i am curious how much your first fill up will run you!!!!??? Good looking boat but hopefully you won't be caught up in the usual b.o.a.t world....break out another thousand!
Old 06-20-2011 | 04:37 PM
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i heard that the two best times in owning a boat is when you first buy it and when you sell it. lol jk congrats on the boat. my buddy just bought a glastron and its been a fun summer so far.
Old 06-21-2011 | 09:18 AM
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Thanks for the input guys. I went ahead and ordered the load bags. I'll be sure to post up the install pictures later this week. I have to work his weekend, but hope to pick the boat up next Monday. I will try no overload springs with bags first and see how it does. Really looking forward to bringing this baby girl home. Also will likely be replacing the rear tires soon, their nearly bald nitro 555r's, I need a stiffer tire with some sidewalk strength. Was looking at the nitro NT05 non R version. 200 tread rated tire.
Old 06-21-2011 | 02:38 PM
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Looks like tons of fun man....

I wanna damn boat
Old 06-21-2011 | 02:52 PM
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You might be ok with out the bags. The boat can not weigh more then 4300 lbs, considering a 26 outlaw weights about 4800.. And not all that will be wight on the hitch..
Old 06-23-2011 | 12:30 AM
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Sweet boat! I have been looking at boats identical to that for the last couple of months. I mostly have been looking at the baja outlaw 20' and the baja islanders. Nice boats for sure!



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