16 1/2 foot BAJA tunnel,1974

[dennispointmenace]

recentely given a (free) baja giant jellyfish,all core and ribs rotten,anyone familar with this slotted deck fiberglass rag, performance wise,trying to figure out wheter to rbld. or burn!! only info i have is one blowing over at marine stadium in the multi boat blow over!! dodgeman1937@gmail.com

[SCT]

recentely given a (free) baja giant jellyfish,all core and ribs rotten,anyone familar with this slotted deck fiberglass rag, performance wise,trying to figure out wheter to rbld. or burn!! only info i have is one blowing over at marine stadium in the multi boat blow over!! dodgeman1937@gmail.com


Dennis, With the popularity of antique boat shows and old race boats, I’m sure someone might be interested in your Baja tunnel. With the slotted deck, it was a unique boat. Is it in ‘Pepsi’ colors? Maybe post some pics!

[dennispointmenace]

Dennis, With the popularity of antique boat shows and old race boats, I’m sure someone might be interested in your Baja tunnel. With the slotted deck, it was a unique boat. Is it in ‘Pepsi’ colors? Maybe post some pics!
not pepsi colors ,was looking for someone familar with the sloted deck baja ,performance wise!!

[vintage v4]

recentely given a (free) baja giant jellyfish,all core and ribs rotten,anyone familar with this slotted deck fiberglass rag, performance wise,trying to figure out wheter to rbld. or burn!! only info i have is one blowing over at marine stadium in the multi boat blow over!! dodgeman1937@gmail.com
Don't burn it! That's a really good find these days, it can always be fixed. I remember when there was a bunch of those around, Rick Wondra ran one in MOD 90, Chuck Kensill ran really well in SJ with one. 436001

[dennispointmenace]

Don't burn it! That's a really good find these days, it can always be fixed. I remember when there was a bunch of those around, Rick Wondra ran one in MOD 90, Chuck Kensill ran really well in SJ with one. 436001
am aware of vintage, curently running 4 diff. E&T Marine boats 3 tunnels 1 V bottom ,all were nat. hi pt 69/72, they are still in one piece and running well,might be tough for the baja to keep up!! baja at the moment has deck removed ,hull being strriped of rot & inside glass rag, am considering increasing transom setback about 4"!!

[FMP]

Twins?

[dennispointmenace]

Twins?

was the orig. intent,not enough boat, proably the F5 or the 4 carb, +7 unit!!

[FMP]

Something like this? Pepsi logo up front and a stacker

[dennispointmenace]

Something like this? Pepsi logo up front and a stacker
that looks like another moly. copy (cobra/baja ?) the one i have has nose deck slots !see jtiger post for pic.

[FMP]

Ok slots, interesting! That Stacker Baja does say Baja on it
https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=306990&d=1412049452

[FMP]

Yeah, F5 might be a good fit.
That brochure says 750 on the first page, that the weight or different boat?

[vintage v4]

I just saw John Tiger's post from 5 years ago. I wonder if that Baja did go to someone that used it at vintage events?

[dennispointmenace]

built jig for the hull today,trying to hold its shape,outer shell of chop is all that is left,all balsa & ribs rotten, deck is distorted,no good support,no transom,hull bottoms & sides stripped of inner skin & rottenwood& balsa, onward & upward!!!

[FMP]

Better day than I

[bajarick]

Restore it or build a copy!

[dennispointmenace]

Restore it or build a copy!
hull & deck rebult,used same apporach as our E&Ts,shortend hull bottoms 4" reinf. with 18 oz & chop,1/4" balsa, 2.5 " tubes across
frp frams,side bracing,V sections fore & aft,proably 75/100 lbs . heavier,we will see???