The Baja Marine 23 Outlaw 2007 vs Baja Marine 35 Outlaw Poker Run Edition 2006 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Baja Marine 35 Outlaw Poker Run Edition 2006 measures 35,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Baja Marine 23 Outlaw 2007 at 23,0 feet (2007). At 42 lbs and 69 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 Baja Marine 23 Outlaw 2007 carries a rated maximum of 425 hp. Engine data for the Baja Marine 35 Outlaw Poker Run Edition 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Baja Marine 35 Outlaw Poker Run Edition 2006 carries 142 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Baja Marine 23 Outlaw 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Baja Marine 35 Outlaw Poker Run Edition 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Baja Marine 23 Outlaw 2007 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 35 Outlaw Poker Run Edition 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Baja Marine 35 Outlaw Poker Run Edition 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 35,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Baja Marine 23 Outlaw 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.