'05 275 purchased new in mid-2005. Sold in spring of this year with around 900 hours (per hour meter, engine probably was like 850 hours). Still had a year of Merc extended warranty on it.

Now have '08 30 Outlaw (purchased new - less than 1 hour on motors) and have 127 hours since May 1. Already been everywhere in it from Charlotte Harbor to the Keys (all by boat - no trailer).

No complaints on either. Some issues with gauges, bilge pump, etc on this new one but everything was taken care of under warranty.

Both boats run in salt. Key is to do all maintenance, flush and keep clean.

i love my 2000 25OL ! yeah a cig would be nice but for the money i have just as much fun. pluse its all yellow with purple graphics. i live in south louisiana so being LSU colors i get more thumbs up, high fives, nice boat ext then the $400,000 boat parked or running next to me. bajas are great boats and look very good also. like yall said gas and go with 500hr running strong on the 502mpi. keep it clean waxed and mantain it will last!

Had a 1994 Conquest Enforcer 28 in perfect condition that my wife and I both loved. Havasu, Mead, Tahoe, Parker, Catalina and the Pacific Coast...great boat.

We spend a lot of time in the ocean and since the Conquest was really a lake boat, thought that a twin engine with deeper V and more freeboard would be a better, safer boat for us.

Bought a 99 Baja Outlaw 29 and once again fell in love with a boat. Great for offshore, never let us down, and always feels safe even in big water.

Also a great lake boat and just fine to overnight on. Love my Baja no matter what.

To use an over used term "A lot of bang for the buck"