87 Baja Sunsport 184 project w/pics

corbin5754

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I have a 1987 Baja sunsport with a 88 Evinrude xp 150 on it. i paid 1k for this boat last yr and it had no interier or carpet im cheap so i did it all myself knowing it wouldnt look awesome but im pretty happy with what i have done so far motor ran good when i bought it but last summer i had it out on lake monroe and i had problems starting it, i could always start it but it just took forever, and i need to get my rpm gauge wired so i can find the best prop it has a 23 pitch now and would only go 42 mph at wot with just me on it and i know it can go faster anybody have any suggestions on that. It also needs a good buff and wax if you look close you can see where old sunsport sticker was and its a lot shinnier then the rest of the boat im open to any suggestions on what i can do to make this boat better thanks.
 

corbin5754

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Re: 87 Baja Sunsport 184 project

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also thinking about getting some smart tabs, is that a good idea for this boat, it did take a min for it to plane out, will smart tabs fix this problem.
 

corbin5754

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TJDave

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Re: 87 Baja Sunsport 184 project

Re: 87 Baja Sunsport 184 project

also thinking about getting some smart tabs, is that a good idea for this boat, it did take a min for it to plane out, will smart tabs fix this problem.

I installed Smart Tabs SX on my previous boat after not being happy with the hydrofoil I installed a couple years earlier..1973 18' Gulfstream runabout with straight six mercruiser. It handled like a completely different boat. Barely any bow rise to plane, stays on plane at way lower speeds, eliminated idle/low speed bow wander. Best thing I ever bought for that boat. I just ordered some stainless smart tabs with retracting brackets for my new-er boat.
 

corbin5754

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Re: 87 Baja Sunsport 184 project

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I installed Smart Tabs SX on my previous boat after not being happy with the hydrofoil I installed a couple years earlier..1973 18' Gulfstream runabout with straight six mercruiser. It handled like a completely different boat. Barely any bow rise to plane, stays on plane at way lower speeds, eliminated idle/low speed bow wander. Best thing I ever bought for that boat. I just ordered some stainless smart tabs with retracting brackets for my new-er boat.

Wanna sell your old ones...
 

TJDave

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Re: 87 Baja Sunsport 184 project

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Wanna sell your old ones...

Yeah, but I gave the boat to my neice and her husband for $500.oo. I don't think they would want me to take them off and leave holes in the transom. Lol
 

corbin5754

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. Needs a good shine.
 

corbin5754

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Re: 87 Baja Sunsport 184 project

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. How can I make this shine like new. Its got heavy oxidation on top part so I bought some 3m heavy oxidation it took oxidation away but not shiney.
 
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