Flagship of the Performance series, the 405 takes Baja’s full-throttle philosophy and raises the bar another notch. The 405 is a shot across the bow of those who say comfort and luxury are incompatible with performance. The 405 has been greatly anticipated by the Baja faithful. It offers a logical migration path for long-time fans and owners of Baja’s 38 Special and 342 models. Those boats have been tremendously popular for over a decade, but the 405 will inspire a new level of adulation.
With eliminating all the bulkheads in the cabin (a type of "stringer" system is putting in the overhead for structural support), the Baja 405 has plenty of room, giving her an expansive feel. Then Baja layered on the amenities to make that big and roomy space inviting and comfortable. Above deck, Baja included features to ensure the 405 is a performer on plane or at anchor. A walk-through transom to the add-on swim platform, ample storage, a molded-in entertainment center with sink and icemaker in the cockpit and optional generator make each 405 its own party cove. Beside this, mid-cockpit seating arrangement is more likely found on an express cruiser than a go-fast machine. Split throttle controls, lush electric bolsters, ample dash room for optional Navman and Northstar electronics and an optional radar arch all show that Baja knows 405 owners won’t be sitting still for long.
Baja’s development team pulled out the high-tech stops to ensure that all that luxury could really move. Future-forward design software, water and wind-tunnel testing, and the latest composite advances drive the 405’s signature union of speed and style. Maximizing the hull’s traditional V-shape and keeping the size in balance were two of the key variables in Baja’s search for peak power and optimum comfort. Engine choices include a standard Twin MerCruiser 496 Magnum, or optional Twin MerCruiser 496 Magnum HO/425 HP, Twin MerCruiser HP 525 EFI/500 HP, Twin MerCruiser HP 600 SCI/600 HP and Twin Yanmar Diesel 315 HP/Bravo I. With Magnum HO engines the 405 will criuse 35 kn (cruising range 243 nm, fuel consumption 108 ltr/h) and reach a top speed of around 52 knots.
Published: 2005
Photo: Baja
| Technical details | |
| Producer: | BAJA Marine (USA) |
| LOA: | 42'00 ft |
| LOA: | 12,8 m |
| Hull lenght: | 12,04 m |
| Beam: | 2,89 m |
| Draught: | 1,02 m |
| Weight: | 4581 kg |
| Deadrise: | 24 ° |
| Fuel tank: | 871 l |
| Max. passengers: | 9 |
| Berths: | 4 |
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