When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Baja Marine 23 Outlaw 2013 and the Baja Marine 35 Outlaw 2010 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Baja Marine 35 Outlaw 2010 measures 35,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 11,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Baja Marine 23 Outlaw 2013 at 23,5 feet (2013). At 42 lbs and 81 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 35 Outlaw 2010 tops out at 700 hp. Engine specs for the Baja Marine 23 Outlaw 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Baja Marine 35 Outlaw 2010 carries 185 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Baja Marine 23 Outlaw 2013. 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 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Baja Marine 23 Outlaw 2013 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 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Baja Marine 35 Outlaw 2010 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 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.