Thanks! Is there somewhere online to find that info by year, or it's just info you have? Also, is there a way to find out specific numbers of specific configurations, Boss packages, Anniversary editions, stuff like that?

It is on BBO, BajaBoatOwners.com. I didn't see any of that info. It does show how many 272 islanders, 272, and shooters per year. Along with all the other models built by Baja. Glad to help.

To bad there was nobody left to fill-in the 2008 (HALF YEAR) numbers....I guess the guard did not have that information. LOL

Where is this boat located....I think I'm interested in it?

A 454 Mag MPI is a great engine in that boat, just as good as the 502 MPI. Low to mid 60's.

XT

Id pick the 252 in a heartbeat over the rest of those. Decent cockpit & cuddy for overnighting, mid sized-easy to tow and most importantly (to me) they have really held on to their value over the years. The 247 was actually a fun little boat if you are into open bows.

I have mine for sale locally but have not put it on here or boat trader cause it cost money.

None of thos problems talked about, boat is Turn key, trailer is ready for long hauls too.

http://hsvracing.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=43876

I bought mine new in March '98 and still love it. It's a great all-around boat and I can't think of anything specific that I would consider an issue.

Price???
 

What's a fair price for this boat?

It looks clean, and has 50 hours on the engine.

I haven't found many out there for sale, and It's still a buyers market. I have seen a couple nearing the $30,000 range, but this seems wayyy over priced?

What's everyone think?

:( - 252 is a no go
 

The boat is a repo at Harrison Marine In Michigan.

So I looked at the boat last night. It was near perfect. Only one scratch in the gel, no stress cracks that I could find anywhere. Very clean, only needed a good scrubbing. Perfect boat for what we are looking for.

Then I got home, luckily I haden't put my bid in yet. My wife informed me that a friend of a friend of a friend had posted about a Baja on Facebook. Well I went to take a look and the post went like this "just bid on a Baja for 24000" Well they way outbid what I could afford for this boat so its a no go.

Thanks for all the help up until now.

Hello,

I know this is an older post relative to the 1998 Baja 252. I am considering looking at one to purchase. However the posts relative to transom and stringer rot has me very concerned. I believe also XT-Innovator is/was a Baja employee so all your opinions are very important to me.

I also have a 34' Silverton Express and when I was researching boats in this size I found out mid to late 80's Wellcraft 32' and 34' cruisers were notorious for stringer rod.

My question; does the 1998 Baja 252 have the same reputation for stringer and transom rot. My concern is not only making sure I get a good boat, but if I decide to re-sell it will it be a hindrance with a rot reputation?

Thank you in advance for any help you can provide, it is greatly appreciated.

Jim