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FAMILY & PERFORMANCE BOATING April 2007 43
Baja Islander 277 44 April 2007 FAMILY & PERFORMANCE BOATING pit cover, tonneau cover, depth finder and filler cushion package. The package also has a fire extinguisher system, a rub rail with stainless steel insert and the performance Clarion stereo system with Sirius Satellite radio. The result of this design is a V-hull performance boat that has plenty of storage for recreational tools such as skis and wakeboards, while providing room for 10 passengers. Depending on what you will be doing on the water, passenger headcount may vary but comfort won’t. Inside the cockpit, Baja installed Aero drop-down bolsters with 34-oz. vinyl upholstery. There is also a rear bench, which nicely accommodates four adults and features hinged cooler storage below. Entering the mid-cabin or bow seating is a breeze thanks to the full-framed, walk-through windshield. Bow seating or lounging is quite comfortable, as the seat cushions fold up for recliner seating. The well-thought-out seating allows for 10 adults to comfortably enjoy an afternoon on the lake. The floor of the cockpit has a textured non-slip fiberglass finish, which allows for easy cleanup after a long weekend of heavy use. We found the cockpit and mid-cabin of the 277 to be well laid out, as there are plenty of cupholders, storage compartments and courtesy lights integrated into both the interior and the aisleway. This makes for hassle-free use while on the water. Sitting at the controls is a treat as a tilt column with a custom black wheel and satin-finished spokes controls the power steering. Baja believes in quality and performance and installs a set of Livorsi II instrumentation into every 277, along with a set of Livorsi performance controls. A set of rocker switches makes working the components a breeze, thanks to the red back-lit assemblies found throughout. The entire layout is well laid out, as the gauges are within quick view of the driver and everything is within reach. Base power for the 277, in the beautifully finished engine compartment, is a 320hp MerCruiser MX 6.2-liter powerplant, hooked to a Bravo One drive. Now, depending on how the 277 will be used, this may or may not be enough power for you, so careful consideration should be taken before you check the option boxes.
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