New Barron Boats Model

[RiverDave]

No it was Lee Jackson's. They called it the Barron Signature edition or something like that.

Agree with you on the drives. They always boated Powell so speed vs reliability was probably a factor.

Have you tried short tube Maximus's yet?

I have not, but I'd be willing too.. I wonder what pitch they were running?

RD

 

[Livewire Fabworks]

That’s correct. Put an Imco 2” shorty, full hydraulic steering and gentry turbos.

Curious how your 240 rode after adding the shorty. Been thinking about doing it on our 255, have heard on our bottoms they do well with a -2 but haven't really heard about the ride and handling characteristics.

 

[HighVoltage329]

Curious how your 240 rode after adding the shorty. Been thinking about doing it on our 255, have heard on our bottoms they do well with a -2 but haven't really heard about the ride and handling characteristics.

I had the 600 hp Pfaff motor that came in the boat with the bravo drive. Ran just under 80 mph. I then did the Imco stand off steering and shorty and only picked up a couple mph. Not worth the money but did drive better. Then did the gentry turbo motor which was one of my ski race motors. The boat picked up about 15 mph with the right prop and handled fine except around the dock. The carb turbo motor didn’t like going in gear.

 

[Hammer]

The 210, 24, 27, and 30 all need to be run with some tab at speed.

By stock tabs you mean single ram Bennett's they used to use or the dual ram Bennett sport tabs? Stock B1 lower?

Single ram Bennetts and a stock B1 lower.

 

[Runs2rch]

I have not, but I'd be willing too.. I wonder what pitch they were running?

RD

Probably 28's

 

[Ruzi]

Who’s placing an order?

 

[Backlash]

That color combo is on point!

 

[Gelcoater]

Who’s placing an order?
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Great photo
Nice to see they are sticking to the roots, in the mold assembly.

That color combo is on point!

Is Electric Blue

 

[HighVoltage329]

It's great that 240's are being built again!!! Looks really good.

 

[hallett21]

Any OTD prices yet?

 

[Bigbore500r]

Any OTD prices yet?

 

[Ruzi]

Any OTD prices yet?

I’ve been told +-160k with a 520 and Bravo 3XR, cover/bimini/stereo etc.

 

[Runs2rch]

Great photo
Nice to see they are sticking to the roots, in the mold assembly.

Is Electric Blue

You spray this one?

 

[attitude]

In Barons latest post they said they are bringing modern performance and style. I wonder if they did any bottom mods? I’m curious what they did to the rear swim step area.

 

[Gelcoater]

You spray this one?

Yes.

Was a Friday/Saturday/Sunday job.
Friday reminded me why I don’t go there during the week, and why I go early on the weekend, do my job and GTFO to avoid this shit.

Is 48 miles one way. Took over 2 hours to get home.

This one

Was well deserved

 

[Q4mtxUS]

Yes.
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It looks fantastic, I dig this

Rob

oh, oh…quick edit;
what exactly was reworked on the deck? If you can say…
…it looks like, the “gauge area/glove box” is similar to the 290 with a little flippety flip/kick up, sorta

 

[Gelcoater]

It looks fantastic, I dig this

Rob

oh, oh…quick edit;
what exactly was reworked on the deck? If you can say…
…it looks like, the “gauge area/glove box” is similar to the 290 with a little flippety flip/kick up, sorta

Other than some dash changes posted by others, it’s reallt not my place to say.
The 240 was before my time at Hallett, so I’m not 100% sure anyways other than the dash.

 

[Ruzi]

Barron Boats on Instagram: "🚤 The Moment of Truth! 🚤 After countless hours of craftsmanship, we’re peeling back the mold to reveal the sleek and powerful Barron 242S Sport! This is where vision meets reality—every curve, every line, every detail com

37 likes, 5 comments - barronboats on March 25, 2025: "🚤 The Moment of Truth! 🚤 After countless hours of craftsmanship, we’re peeling back the mold to reveal the sleek and powerful Barron 242S Sport! This is where vision meets reality—every curve, every line, every detail coming to life. 🔥...

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[Livewire Fabworks]

Interesting to see they are still staying with the splatter coat in the engine compartment when most have gone to the flow coat compartments.

 

[hallett21]

Interesting to see they are still staying with the splatter coat in the engine compartment when most have gone to the flow coat compartments.

Keeps the cost down?

 

[Livewire Fabworks]

You're probably right.

 

[old rigger]

Great photo
Nice to see they are sticking to the roots, in the mold assembly.

Is Electric Blue

That's really good looking!

We use to do the in the mold assembly at Howard but the molds had a wide flange with locating pins and pockets. Perfect alignment every time with that system.

 

[hallett21]

150-160k for a legit 65mph any day of the week family battle wagon is a home run imo. Hopefully with the right conditions they can squeeze 70s out of it.

For 200k you can make it a 90mph battle wagon.

Edit. Legit 65mph means 100 gallons of fuel on board, two ice chests and 8 people.

 

[Racer56]

Great classic gel design. The boat is coming out awesome.

 

[attitude]

It has a pad now, don’t think it did before?

 

[hallett3]

Barron Boats on Instagram: "🚤 The Moment of Truth! 🚤 After countless hours of craftsmanship, we’re peeling back the mold to reveal the sleek and powerful Barron 242S Sport! This is where vision meets reality—every curve, every line, every detail com

37 likes, 5 comments - barronboats on March 25, 2025: "🚤 The Moment of Truth! 🚤 After countless hours of craftsmanship, we’re peeling back the mold to reveal the sleek and powerful Barron 242S Sport! This is where vision meets reality—every curve, every line, every detail coming to life. 🔥...

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Looks like exactly like the 240 . The only thing I see different in the video is no front anchor door at the bow . I dig it though

 

[Gelcoater]

Looks like exactly like the 240 . The only thing I see different in the video is no front anchor door at the bow . I did it though

It’s there.

 

[85RiverRAT]

It does seem like there is a bit of a pad on it now. The rest of the bottom looks identical to me.

Also, there are a lot more deck detail changes then I was expecting.

 

[hallett3]

It’s there.
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Yep just look at the video again . My bad . Getting old lol. Did great job shooting the colors and design as always .

 

[85RiverRAT]

So cool to see this boat coming back to life! The 240 LIVES!

I see the subtle changes; those who know will pick out the differences too. They couldn't make an exact copy, some elements had to be tweaked to differentiate the OLD vs. NEW and make it a BARRON. Excited to see it rigged, and in full detail.

Love the colors on this first one, perfect combination.

 

[spectras only]

It does seem like there is a bit of a pad on it now. The rest of the bottom looks identical to me.

Also, there are a lot more deck detail changes then I was expecting.

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I approve that change to the keel line. It's like my 1990 Mirage has, deadrise is 24 degree on my boat though. I love most Halletts, 30 footer is my most fave.

 

[Runs2rch]

150-160k for a legit 65mph any day of the week family battle wagon is a home run imo. Hopefully with the right conditions they can squeeze 70s out of it.

For 200k you can make it a 90mph battle wagon.

Edit. Legit 65mph means 100 gallons of fuel on board, two ice chests and 8 people.

You are perfectly conditioned. Are 100k 3/4 pickups home runs also?

How should a 24 ft boat with base power/options be 150-160?

Quick example. End of 2016 Jerry wrote us up an estimate for a 29 with a 600sci XR ITS, well optioned. 135k otd. Taking into account current inflation 135k would be 180k today. If you called for a quote on this same 29 it would be 250-280k. Shouldn't it be closer to 180-200k?

In the same period of time median US income was 59k in 2016. It is now 69k in 2025. So just saying median income only rose 10k in 9 years, but the price of this boat example doubled?

A base 24 ft boat seems like it would be for a normal family right? That is all I'm getting at. Growing up it was always young families on Vectors, 210's, 24's, and 27's. They were all normal people. Not rich. Seems now to own what was once a normal family boat, you have to be rich.

 

[Done-it-again]

You are perfectly conditioned. Are 100k 3/4 pickups home runs also?

How should a 24 ft boat with base power/options be 150-160?

Quick example. End of 2016 Jerry wrote us up an estimate for a 29 with a 600sci XR ITS, well optioned. 135k otd. Taking into account current inflation 135k would be 180k today. If you called for a quote on this same 29 it would be 250-280k. Shouldn't it be closer to 180-200k?

In the same period of time median US income was 59k in 2016. It is now 69k in 2025. So just saying median income only rose 10k in 9 years, but the price of this boat example doubled?

A base 24 ft boat seems like it would be for a normal family right? That is all I'm getting at. Growing up it was always young families on Vectors, 210's, 24's, and 27's. They were all normal people. Not rich. Seems now to own what was once a normal family boat, you have to be rich.

I find this statement to be BS.......

 

[hallett21]

You are perfectly conditioned. Are 100k 3/4 pickups home runs also?

How should a 24 ft boat with base power/options be 150-160?

Quick example. End of 2016 Jerry wrote us up an estimate for a 29 with a 600sci XR ITS, well optioned. 135k otd. Taking into account current inflation 135k would be 180k today. If you called for a quote on this same 29 it would be 250-280k. Shouldn't it be closer to 180-200k?

In the same period of time median US income was 59k in 2016. It is now 69k in 2025. So just saying median income only rose 10k in 9 years, but the price of this boat example doubled?

A base 24 ft boat seems like it would be for a normal family right? That is all I'm getting at. Growing up it was always young families on Vectors, 210's, 24's, and 27's. They were all normal people. Not rich. Seems now to own what was once a normal family boat, you have to be rich.

F150 was like 12-16k in 1990 and our vector was 26k.

So if you double the F150 of today the 240 is in line at 150k

Nordic/Hallett, Howard, Eliminator, DCB are making more money per unit for sure. Idk why they’d charge less if they’re selling boats.

A 520/540 from Merc isn’t “base” power. Maybe today but if you compare the motors of the 90s vs today it’s not even close.

 

[Runs2rch]

I find this statement to be BS.......

I probably even have the brochure with the envelope in it still.

That outboard 29 was in the showroom. He wanted 115k for it. Is that BS also? Prices were normal up until the last few years.

 

[hallett21]

I probably even have the brochure with the envelope in it still.

That outboard 29 was in the showroom. He wanted 115k for it. Is that BS also? Prices were normal up until the last few years.

Even back then that boat had 40-50k in motors. 115k had to be a fire sale. I remember 130-150k initially.

 

[Q4mtxUS]

I don’t see the 540 on merc racing website any more. What happened to the 540 and 860? Were they POS, errr…….

 

[Runs2rch]

Even back then that boat had 40-50k in motors. 115k had to be a fire sale. I remember 130-150k initially.

It doesn't matter. Do you think they were losing money? Probably not, The business was sold until about a year later.

 

[hallett21]

It doesn't matter. Do you think they were losing money? Probably not, The business was sold until about a year later.

At 115k I think they were lucky to break even. That boat sat for a long time. 2 years of cash just sitting on the showroom floor hurts.

115k in 16’ is 150k today. Seems like the 240 pricing is in line. Barron can only control Barron prices lol.

 

[NicPaus]

A 24' Searay is 135K.
You got to be well off to own any new boat these days.
New half ton mid level truck truck and boat. 200k plus fees.

New loaded diesel and 28' twin engine boat 350k plus fees.

 

[CLdrinker]

I don’t know how people do it. If I bought a new 240 I would owe more on that than all my other debt combined and that includes my house.

 

[PlumLoco]

Funny how so many folks have been conditioned to think an entry level, kid/towable friendly boat should be big and expensive.
Brand new this market starts way under $100K. So many of you think he needs to spend twice that and 80 mph capable. That is not good advice.

 

[attitude]

2019 was a solid year for boat prices. 27 Speedster Twin OB $170k, 25 Speedster Twin OB $150k. I think a M28 was $270k. That year all the manufactures had prices posted at the boat show.

I don’t want to know what those boats start at now lol.

 

[Done-it-again]

I probably even have the brochure with the envelope in it still.

That outboard 29 was in the showroom. He wanted 115k for it. Is that BS also? Prices were normal up until the last few years.

That would be great if you still have it.

Well, if my memory serves me right, that outboard boat wasn’t “new’ and used for demos.

Other than the fact it was ugly as hell with the OB’s ruining the lines, no wonder he was trying to get rid of it.

 

[hallett21]

Funny how so many folks have been conditioned to think an entry level, kid/towable friendly boat should be big and expensive.
Brand new this market starts way under $100K. So many of you think he needs to spend twice that and 80 mph capable. That is not good advice.

I don’t think this is an entry level boat. I think this is a nice performance/family custom boat.

 

[hallett21]

That would be great if you still have it.

Well, if my memory serves me right, that outboard boat wasn’t “new’ and used for demos.

Other than the fact it was ugly as hell with the OB’s ruining the lines, no wonder he was trying to get rid of it.

The idea was there but I agree the lines just didn’t work. I’d probably still run it though.

 

[v6toy4x]

I don’t see the 540 on merc racing website any more. What happened to the 540 and 860? Were they POS, errr…….

I think the 540 was pulled from production late 2021???

 

[Gelcoater]

I don’t think this is an entry level boat. I think this is a nice performance/family custom boat.

Exactly

In my mind? An entry level boat? Is a used boat, say a Shockwave 21 that’s 15 years old, or a Hawaiian 19’ jet boat, or an old old Eliminator 20 Sport, not a brand new 24’ boat someone had to pay a cocky premadona gelcoater enough money he’s willing to sacrifice a weekend to come spray

 

[bonesfab]

Any body bitching about the price now days, have you checked on the price of resin lately?? I shit when I have to buy a gallon of it. I can't imagine what a 55 gallon drum costs.

 

[Livewire Fabworks]

The 540 was supposed to be the direct replacement for the 525 as it had the headers and the 520 had exhaust manifolds. Mercury racing decided to drop it because it was another engine they had to keep in the lineup and the cost between the 520 and 540 didn't make much sense to buyers cost wise as it same engine with headers and a different tune. Merc wanted you to step up to the 565.

You could go the CMI route for half the money.

2017 255 with a 520 and stage 2 stereo, vessle view, dual ram full hydraulic stearing, upgraded 18" trailer wheels, and everything you could get on the 255 at the time option wise $120k our the door.

We got ours with the 540 at no charge because I ordered the 520 and wanted to do the CMI headers which I think Jerry agreed to because he was down a couple of drinks then when he went place the engine order broke the news that he couldnuncharged. It was a warranty problem. We agreed to split the difference between the 520 and 540 but when we picked up the boat and paid he said he covered the upcharge.

242 with a 520 for what they want is at least 20k-30k less then what Nordic wants for a 255 from last I heard with the same package and the same price they want for a 210 with the same package.