Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Baja Marine 245 Performance 2006 vs Baja Marine 335 Performance (2008) 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Baja Marine 245 Performance 2006 vs Baja Marine 335 Performance (2008) 2007 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 335 Performance (2008) 2007 measures 31,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Baja Marine 245 Performance 2006 at 24,0 feet (2006). At 4 lbs and 8 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 335 Performance (2008) 2007 tops out at 525 hp. Engine specs for the Baja Marine 245 Performance 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Baja Marine 335 Performance (2008) 2007 carries 19 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Baja Marine 245 Performance 2006. 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 335 Performance (2008) 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Baja Marine 245 Performance 2006 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 335 Performance (2008) 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Baja Marine 335 Performance (2008) 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 31,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Baja Marine 245 Performance 2006 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
Model245 Performance
Model335 Performance (2008)
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches114
Deadrise23℃
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.36 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail4,000 lbs. (1,814.4 kg)
Weight - Detail8,000 lbs. (3,629 kg)
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - kg3628.74
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.8
Length - Meters7.44
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet31
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 5 in. (7.44 m)
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters7.44
Length overall - Meters9.58
Length overall - Inches293
Length overall - Inches377
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]34 ft. 0 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser MX 6.2L/320 hp
Engine/s standardTwin MerCruiser? 350 mag/Bravo I/300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (302.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail190 gal. (719 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters719.23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine max525 hp each
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacity3
Water capacity9 gal. (34.1 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum people8
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush?
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass