outlaw23

[jeep1992]

I just purchased a 23 outlaw with the 496 mag 375 hp,i'm trading my 20 outlaw in on it.i paid 51,900 for just the boat,no trailor.it has all the options,i thought this was a pretty good price.just wondering if anybody else has bought this boat yet or has driven in it.some feed back would be good! thanks.

[TeamBajaMarine]

Jeep,
Welcome. Look around the board, there is plenty of info on the 23OL. I jus saw a thread in the PRAISE FORUM.

[xZenxNemox]

Just checked out the Baja's on display at the Dallas boat show. I was VERY impressed with the 23 Outlaw. It sounds like you got a great price, the boat show price for the yellow one had a "show" price of $56k.

It is a very good looking boat, I'm sure you will like it.

Welcome to TBM.

[Ricky]

I also bought a 23 outlaw, With just about all the options, trailer, 496 mag, SST, better stereo, docking lights, 6 disc, and ext. I payed around mid to high 50's. I also had a trade in a 2004 LPX Crownline, But with the numbers game who knows ??? Congrads on your new boat.

[Ricky]

Other options I forgot to mention: We also added deck graphics to match the SST stripe, (like the 25 outlaw and up) And we had the back "vents" on each side painted purple. We added purple cup holders inside which set it off great!!!

[jeep1992]

hey rick,did you get to drive your boat yet.If so how does it run?the one thing i didnt get was the 496 h.o. i have the 496 mag 375h.p,what's yours?I traded a 2003 20 outlaw,which was also a great boat.

[Ricky]

Jeep

I also got the 496 mag with 375 hp dealer talked me out of the HO, $8000 to go 3 mph faster. I live in Iowa so no test drive yet BUT can't wait to see what she has in it.

[jeep1992]

Rick

let me know how it runs when you do go out,i hope to get out at the end of march early april,i'll send a post let you know how it runs.

[Ricky]

Jeep

Where are you from???

[jeep1992]

pennsylvania.

[Ricky]

Jeep,

What happen to you and your new 23 outlaw? I haven't herd from you lately.

[jeep1992]

Hi rick,
I just closed on the boat today,took my 20 ol up to dealer for trade.I did post an update on the 23 vs 25 ol post.I will be picking up the boat on 20th of march,can't wait to drive it.Got to check it out one more time,looks awesome!


p.s.
did you take delivery yet?

[Ricky]

I'll get the boat in April sometime, But going to look at it for the 3rd time in 2 weeks.

[ckmansell]

Ok, I had a chance to crawl all over the 23 at the boat show. Looks like a really neat boat. Cockpit just as large as a 25.

However, there was on thing that got my attention. The bimbo pad! WOW, very spongy. I weigh about 215. When stepped on it it bow'd down. Don was there too. Did the same thing with him & he is lighter than me. I am not talking about the foam under the vinyl. I am talking about the plastic structure. It was not rigid, at all. I equate it to putting a piece of plywood between two saw horses and standing in the middle. While it would not bend that much, it was noticeable. Both visually and kinesthetically. Not sure what it would be like out on the water under normal conditions where you might have four or five people standing on it.

I know getting rid of the wood is a good thing, but they have got to come up with something a little more sturdy. Anybody else notice this when looking this boat over?

[haulinvols]

Interesting Curt. They used the same material on my 20 Outlaw and also on the 245 I have now. I have not noticed any problems in rigidity. I wonder if this is an isolated incident.

[ckmansell]

I wondered that myself. That is why I am asking. If it was wide spead, you would think somebody would have said something by now.

[haulinvols]

My dealer should be getting his 23 Outlaws in the next month or so. I look forward to getting a first hand look at it so I can judge for myself.

[jeep1992]

I just purchased a 23ol,me and my wife both walked acrossed the sunpad and did'nt notice that it was weak or flexing in anyway,felt like my 20ol.To tell you the truth i was'nt really looking to see if it was flexing,i'll let you know how it is when i pick it up.


p.s. I don't think i would let four people stand on my sun pad at ounce,at least not on a 23ol.

[Ricky]

I bought a 23 Outlaw. Sarah, myself and two kids sat on it when we were at there dealer and I didn't notice anything like that.

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

I somewhat agree with the comments about the structure of the rear deck. The 202 has the plastic deck structure ( rotomolded plastic - recycled milk jugs ) and it does have a different "feel" than the good old wood deck lids. There is quite a bit of structure molded into the piece...I am not worried about ours as it doesn't get abused and it holds me just fine....although I have seen items rotomolded incorrectly...anything could happen. I do like that it is lighter and won't rot ( unlike my Hammer :( )