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10-14-2016, 08:24 PM #1Team Member
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I sold John Tiger's old 16 Baja
I sold my contact with sort of fame. Mr Tiger is famous here, but not so much in the bigger world.
I bought his Baja in the spring of 2007. The boat was restored by John Spaeth, nicely rigged by John Tiger, and powered by a Tiger rebuilt Johnson 100 GT.
It served family boat duty like that for a few years. 4 years ago my brothers and I repowered it with a 115 HO Etec. It's easier to buy power than lose weight if you want to pull out on one ski. My brothers weigh more than me.
I have not had anything on it but a ski prop for at least 2 years. When we first got the 115, I saw 64 with a Hoss copy, not bad for a little 115. 60+ and a good ride in rough water for a 16'. It was a surprise what a nice boat the Baja was.
Thanks John.
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10-21-2016, 08:26 AM #2
That was a good boat, David. Glad you enjoyed it. Guy who sold it to me (Ben Lerew of PA) used it as a drag boat with a Mercury 200 on it.
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03-15-2018, 04:17 PM #3Member
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i have the same baja 1984 baja with the same gel coat colors. i purchased it from the origional owner in PA Looking to re-power with a new etec g2 any thoughts?
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03-16-2018, 08:05 PM #4Team Member
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The lightest G2 is 496 lb. I think that's too heavy for the 16 Baja.
The 115 HO Etec weighs 390 lb and it was on the edge of OK. There was just a bit of porpoise with 4 people in the boat at 25 mph. It would flatten out at 30 or above and ride fine. At 60+ mph with single steering and no foot throttle it was a bit too loose.
There was no porpoise anywhere with the original 300 lb 100 HP crossflow. It had just a trace of chinewalk at full throttle. The 115 HO was a beast in comparison. Much more power from idle to full speed. If it was me, I would not use a heavier motor than the 115 HO
If you are set on a 150 or 200, the smallblock G1 weighs 418 lb. My 395 lb motor was on a 4" setback. 418 lb flat on the transom might work fine.
My advice is to get a 115 HO. I love that motor. I was going to say you could buy mine, it's posted here, but while I was typing this I got a tentative offer.
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03-16-2018, 08:30 PM #5Screaming And Flying!
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Would like to try that hull with an xflow I'm building.
At about 325lbs would be a good match.
Would you know the weight of the boat ?Last edited by FMP; 03-16-2018 at 08:33 PM.
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Baja claimed 650 lb. Mine was completely rebuilt by John Spaeth for John Tiger (core, transom, interior, floor) so it could have gained or lost weight.
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03-16-2018, 08:58 PM #7Screaming And Flying!
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I spoke with him a few years ago, believe we briefly chatted about that boat. Looks good.
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03-17-2018, 04:43 PM #9Team Member
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The old carbed Merc 175 and 200 would have weighed about 400 lb, similar to my 115 HO.
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03-17-2018, 06:17 PM #10
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