Both the Baja Marine 247 Islander 2010 and the Baja Marine 35 Outlaw 2010 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 2010 measures 35,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 10,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Baja Marine 247 Islander 2010 at 24,4 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Baja Marine 35 Outlaw 2010 tips the scales at 8 100 lbs - 3 800 lbs less than the Baja Marine 247 Islander 2010 at 4 300 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 700 hp, the Baja Marine 35 Outlaw 2010 has a 275-hp advantage over the Baja Marine 247 Islander 2010's 425-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Baja Marine 35 Outlaw 2010 carries 185 gallons versus 80 gallons in the Baja Marine 247 Islander 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 8 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.