ISLANDER 277 ISLANDER 277

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.