Matching a deep vee Baja Marine 20 Outlaw 2008 against a modified vee Baja Marine 247 Islander (2008) 2007 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Baja Marine 247 Islander (2008) 2007 measures 24,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 22,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Baja Marine 20 Outlaw 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). At 29 lbs and 43 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 425 hp, the Baja Marine 247 Islander (2008) 2007 has a 125-hp advantage over the Baja Marine 20 Outlaw 2008's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 8 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Baja Marine 247 Islander (2008) 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Baja Marine 20 Outlaw 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Baja Marine 247 Islander (2008) 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Baja Marine 247 Islander (2008) 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Baja Marine 20 Outlaw 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.