Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Baja Marine .38 Special Performance 2004 vs Baja Marine 202 Islander 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Baja Marine .38 Special Performance 2004 vs Baja Marine 202 Islander 2009 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 202 Islander 2009 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Baja Marine .38 Special Performance 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Baja Marine .38 Special Performance 2004 carries 22 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Baja Marine 202 Islander 2009. 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 .38 Special Performance 2004 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Baja Marine 202 Islander 2009 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Baja Marine .38 Special Performance 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Baja Marine .38 Special Performance 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Baja Marine 202 Islander 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBaja Marine
MakeBaja Marine
Model.38 Special Performance
Model202 Islander
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 3 in
Beam7 ft. 10 in. (2.38 m)
Beam - Meters2.82
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches111
Beam - Inches94
Deadrise24℃
Deadrise21℃
Weight - Detail9,600 lbs
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg)
Weight - kg4354.48
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.96
Weight - lbs.3
Length overall - Detail37 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Meters11.46
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches451
Length overall - Inches244
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 - Meters6.2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 11 in. (6.68 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail220 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (170.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters832.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? 5.0L/Alpha I/220 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people9 Passenger
Maximum people8
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee