Both the Baja Marine 245 Performance 2010 and the Baja Marine 35 Outlaw 2013 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 2013 measures 35,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 10,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Baja Marine 245 Performance 2010 at 24,4 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Baja Marine 35 Outlaw 2013 tips the scales at 8 100 lbs - 4 100 lbs less than the Baja Marine 245 Performance 2010 at 4 000 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Baja Marine 245 Performance 2010 carries a rated maximum of 425 hp. Engine data for the Baja Marine 35 Outlaw 2013 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 2013 carries 185 gallons versus 80 gallons in the Baja Marine 245 Performance 2010. 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 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Baja Marine 245 Performance 2010 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 2013 could be the deciding factor.