ISLANDER 277 ISLANDER 277

Baja Islander 277
However, the most potent powerplant that is available as part of
the Baja 277 package is the MerCruiser HP 600SCi, which pumps
out 600 reliable horsepower. Again, Baja paired the power of the
3.3-liter Lysholm twin-screw-supercharger-equipped 600SCi with the
Bravo XR for the ultimate in power combination and dependability.
The Mercury Racing 600SCi turns the 27-foot V-hull into a rocket
on the water. Since Baja maintained the weight around 5,100
pounds, the power-to-weight ratio is impressive for the Islander. If
you want speed, speed costs money, and the 600SCi supercharged
package will add $72,308 to the package. But only you can judge
your budget and how you want your boat to perform. Nonetheless,
our favorite saying around the office goes something like this:
“Better to grow into a boat than to grow out of one quickly.” This
isn’t meant to imply that you need the 600SCi or the 525EFI to be
totally happy with the performance of the boat. We think that, for
the money, the 496HO would fit nicely in anyone’s backyard and
would provide years of totally satisfying boating with unmatched
performance and reliability. But we’re all different, and that is why
Baja has gone through all of the R&D work to offer this selection
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of optional engine and drive packages.
Baja has done a spectacular job of combining a family-sized
performance boat with amenities and options that can make your
choice of an 277 Islander your personal blast on the water, both
for recreation and for attending your local poker runs. We have
lots of experience with owning Baja boats, and the 277 is a great
all-around boat we would love to have in our own slip.
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Baja Marine
Dept. FPB
1520 Isaac Beal Rd.
Bucyrus, OH 44820
877/321-2252
www.bajamarine.com