Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Baja Marine 232 Performance 2004 vs Baja Marine 247 Islander 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Baja Marine 232 Performance 2004 vs Baja Marine 247 Islander 2012 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.
The Baja Marine 247 Islander 2012 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Baja Marine 232 Performance 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Baja Marine 232 Performance 2004 carries 74 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Baja Marine 247 Islander 2012. 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 247 Islander 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Baja Marine 232 Performance 2004 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Baja Marine 247 Islander 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 24,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Baja Marine 232 Performance 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBaja Marine
MakeBaja Marine
Model232 Performance
Model247 Islander
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise23℃
Deadrise23℃
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg)
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.43
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 5 in. (7.44 m)
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Meters7.44
Length overall - Inches28
Length overall - Inches293
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.36 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.44
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24.42
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail74 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (302.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser®
Engine modelnot available
Engine model350 Mag / Bravo I
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people6 Passenger
Maximum people8
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee