Baja 272 Launch (2023)

It's about time that she's in!

[@toddrulestheworld]

I could sit here and listen to this shit all day

[@29outlaw]

Most boats always look bigger on the trailer than they do in the water. I think these 272s are the only boat that looks bigger in the water than on the trailer.

[@zztuber]

No trim tabs, you'll be bouncing like a wild bronco.

[@TStheBaja272]

@@zztuber We never needed them the whole time we had the boat

[@eldnah2]

Nice job Cap'n

[@good2know606]

Boat sounds good, curious I have a H2x and blew up my Bravo 1 outdrive recently, what drive are you using and any upgrades?

[@TStheBaja272]

It's a Bravo 1 X. The gears and shafts have been beefed up a bit.

[@CaptTonyNEO]

@@TStheBaja272 What is that hose on your outdrive? I love the 272. I deleted the windshield on mine. ua-cam.com/video/QfBby_XkxwE/v-deo.htmlsi=h-0_0IpK6l3ejH9z

[@BBD40]

Seawater pump is above the water level when the engine starts. Risky move
Sweet ride tho. I have a 1990 300ES

[@deksea]

Bravo pumps are positive displacement pumps so they self-prime. On most installations the pump sits at the bottom of the engine and doesn't naturally drain through the outdrive (newer pumps have drains for winterizing) so it starts in a bath of water, then quickly pulls water up and in through the outdrive inlet. Its very obvious that the captain knows exactly how far in to the water the trailer has to go to immerse the drive inlets. Wouldnt recommend this procedure for the novice though.

[@cameronbarnard5820]

What year is that boat?

[@TStheBaja272]

1996

[@cameronbarnard5820]

@@TStheBaja272 That boat is super clean, we used to have a 2006 Rinker 232 Captiva Cuddy Liberty Edition with a Volvo Penta 5.7 GI engine and DuoProp Outdrive!

[@grasscutter88]

Why do they always have the engine hatch open on these boats?

[@TStheBaja272]

Something was wrong with the boat when this was filmed

[@grasscutter88]

@@TStheBaja272 That must be all of them then. lol I always assume they're just tuning them for more performance etc.

[@TStheBaja272]

@@grasscutter88 No, there was something wrong with the water pump

[@MultiMuskyman]

To vent the engine compartment of gas fumes so you don’t blow yourself up

[@TStheBaja272]

@@MultiMuskyman Yes, that too. When this was filmed, something was wrong, so the hatch was open