2000 Baja 36 Outlaw

Slide into the cockpit and you’ll notice how everything on this 36 Outlaw is laid out for driving hard without wearing you out. Deep, secure bolsters let you lock in at speed, yet there’s still room for friends to stretch out along the aft bench. At the dash, the Gaffrig-style instrumentation and throttles put you in full command, with visibility over the bow staying clear even when you’re on plane. Down below, the cuddy isn’t just a token berth; there’s enough headroom to change comfortably, crash after a long day, or stash gear out of the sun. Details like the transom swim platform and easy engine-room access make day-to-day use and maintenance surprisingly straightforward for a performance hull.

In these waters, conditions can shift from glassy to choppy in a heartbeat, and the 36 Outlaw’s deep-V hull really earns its keep. It carves through afternoon boat wakes and wind chop with the kind of confidence that keeps passengers relaxed instead of bracing for every bump. Long runs between fuel docks are no problem, and the balance of speed and efficiency from the big-block power makes quick work of distant sandbars or waterfront hangouts. The cuddy gives you a cool, dry refuge when the sun is brutal or a squall pops up, while the open cockpit layout is ideal for rafting up, swimming, and social days on the hook.