This is Interesting
10-12-2006 | 12:15 PM
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Re: This is Interesting
I loved my Baja, when we orded our 288 I just wanted somethig different. considered the 275 but wanted a bigger, faster stock power boat, looked at the 29 velocity too. Dollar for dollar, ride quality, overall satisfaction, I would own another baja in a heart-beat.....
There were many high-quality features my Baja had that I wish the 288 had, they are a lot of boat for the money...
There were many high-quality features my Baja had that I wish the 288 had, they are a lot of boat for the money...
10-12-2006 | 12:42 PM
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In the early 90's I worked on some older Baja Force boats that in my opinion where of a lesser quality and also had a bad feeling about the quality of Baja's. But in 1996 I was looking to buy a new boat and I had 2 brothers that were selling there boats 1 was a 1994 Baja 32 Caliber with 454 Mags and the other was a 1995 43 BlackThunder with HP 500's I took them out the same day and made the same run with them from the Detroit river to Put In bay Ohio across lake Erie and the water conditions had not changed. First we took the Baja and loved it then we got in the Black Thunder. We did not go 5 miles and I come to a stop and ask the wife what she thought and we both agreed that the ride in the Black Thunder just plain sucked so I call the guy from the lake and ask how to make this run smooth in 2 to 3 footers without pounding and his answer was hit the throttles and hold on. The black thunder was a beautiful boat other than the cracks all over it but the ride was terrible so we bought the Baja and have been happy ever since. Brian
10-12-2006 | 12:48 PM
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Re: This is Interesting
Originally Posted by Dock Holiday
If they are junk, and there are thousands more of them out there in the market place, then why are we not all trying to sell ours and get a QUALITY boat? There should be 10 Baja's for sale for every one Fountain.
Just kidding, Baja is a great boat for the money. I have a hard time comparing them to Cigarette, Outerlimits, Fountain, and Skater. That is like comparing a Corvette to a Ferrari. The Corvette/Baja is a wonderful car/boat for the money. I have never met a Baja owner that would not go to an Outerlimits, Fountain or Cigarette if money was not an object.
Originally Posted by Dock Holiday
How can there be more Cig's and Fountains 4-sale just on this one site when those are the brands to OWN. If you have one, why would you want to sell it? Certainly not to get a Baja right?
Go Figure.
Go Figure.
Also, a lot of people enjoy building the custom boats, then selling them to build another one. When money is not an object, it is easier to buy a new boat than to upgrade the one you have.
10-12-2006 | 01:06 PM
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My opinion an why all the other brands are for sale is much like the custom motorcycle market. Someone thinks they have to have one, they buy it, they enjoy it then the new wears off & they try to sell it. The reason you don't see a ton of Bajas for sale is that the person that can afford a "custom" boat buys that custom boat to be a member of the " I have this" club. That person is the same person I am refering to with the motorcycles. Baja owners like us are a little different in breed. We enjoy the performance that a Baja can deliver and more importantly we can afford it comfortably.
Sure I could have bought a Cigarette or Fountain (and still might) but the fact of the matter is that I bought a Baja because it did the same things that the other boats did, mabey not as fast & mabey not as flashy, but it still gets me on the water & that is what matters.
Sure I could have bought a Cigarette or Fountain (and still might) but the fact of the matter is that I bought a Baja because it did the same things that the other boats did, mabey not as fast & mabey not as flashy, but it still gets me on the water & that is what matters.
10-12-2006 | 01:15 PM
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Re: This is Interesting
Originally Posted by JasonSmith
My opinion an why all the other brands are for sale is much like the custom motorcycle market. Someone thinks they have to have one, they buy it, they enjoy it then the new wears off & they try to sell it. The reason you don't see a ton of Bajas for sale is that the person that can afford a "custom" boat buys that custom boat to be a member of the " I have this" club. That person is the same person I am refering to with the motorcycles. Baja owners like us are a little different in breed. We enjoy the performance that a Baja can deliver and more importantly we can afford it comfortably.
Sure I could have bought a Cigarette or Fountain (and still might) but the fact of the matter is that I bought a Baja because it did the same things that the other boats did, mabey not as fast & mabey not as flashy, but it still gets me on the water & that is what matters.
Sure I could have bought a Cigarette or Fountain (and still might) but the fact of the matter is that I bought a Baja because it did the same things that the other boats did, mabey not as fast & mabey not as flashy, but it still gets me on the water & that is what matters.
VERY WELL SAID.
10-12-2006 | 01:53 PM
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Re: This is Interesting
I have never met a Baja owner that would not go to an Outerlimits, Fountain or Cigarette if money was not an object.
Would I buy an Outerlimits or a Cigarette if money was not an object? Hell yes I would, but if money was not an object, I would pass on the Fountain and go straight to the Cig or the OL. I also know several people who I know money is no object and still own a Baja.
I am a fan of all performance boats. The Baja happens to fit my budget and my needs so that is what I own. Hopefuly after about 4 or 5 more years I will be in a position to move into a boat in the 35-36 foot range. At that time of course a 36 or 35 Outlaw will be on the short list, I also really like the 35 and 38 Fountains. There are some other brands out there that I will also look into. I like the idea of a large center console and will be looking at those as well.
The Cigarette brand has always been my favorite. One day I will own one, but for now my little Baja fits the bill. Heck, I am only 30, I am on my second Baja and third boat so I ain't doing too shabby.
10-12-2006 | 02:15 PM
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Re: This is Interesting
Originally Posted by haulinvols
Would I buy an Outerlimits or a Cigarette if money was not an object? Hell yes I would, but if money was not an object, I would pass on the Fountain and go straight to the Cig or the OL. I also know several people who I know money is no object and still own a Baja.
Me too.
10-12-2006 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by haulinvols
Would I buy an Outerlimits or a Cigarette if money was not an object? Hell yes I would, but if money was not an object, I would pass on the Fountain and go straight to the Cig or the OL. I also know several people who I know money is no object and still own a Baja.
I am a fan of all performance boats. The Baja happens to fit my budget and my needs so that is what I own. Hopefuly after about 4 or 5 more years I will be in a position to move into a boat in the 35-36 foot range. At that time of course a 36 or 35 Outlaw will be on the short list, I also really like the 35 and 38 Fountains. There are some other brands out there that I will also look into. I like the idea of a large center console and will be looking at those as well.
The Cigarette brand has always been my favorite. One day I will own one, but for now my little Baja fits the bill. Heck, I am only 30, I am on my second Baja and third boat so I ain't doing too shabby.
I am a fan of all performance boats. The Baja happens to fit my budget and my needs so that is what I own. Hopefuly after about 4 or 5 more years I will be in a position to move into a boat in the 35-36 foot range. At that time of course a 36 or 35 Outlaw will be on the short list, I also really like the 35 and 38 Fountains. There are some other brands out there that I will also look into. I like the idea of a large center console and will be looking at those as well.
The Cigarette brand has always been my favorite. One day I will own one, but for now my little Baja fits the bill. Heck, I am only 30, I am on my second Baja and third boat so I ain't doing too shabby.
