Both the Baja Marine 26 Outlaw 2013 and the Baja Marine 335 Performance 2008 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 335 Performance 2008 measures 31,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Baja Marine 26 Outlaw 2013 at 26,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Baja Marine 335 Performance 2008 tips the scales at 8 000 lbs - 3 200 lbs less than the Baja Marine 26 Outlaw 2013 at 4 800 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 335 Performance 2008 tops out at 525 hp. Engine specs for the Baja Marine 26 Outlaw 2013 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Baja Marine 335 Performance 2008 carries 190 gallons versus 101 gallons in the Baja Marine 26 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 335 Performance 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Baja Marine 26 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 335 Performance 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Baja Marine 335 Performance 2008 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 26 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.