just got back from looking at a 272
 

please dont take this wrong.
im not bashing baja's.

i looked at a 95 272 single 454 mag. 180 hrs.

found 2 large cracks one about 5" long and 1/16" wide at the bottom left corner of the cabin door opening.

the other one was half way between the port bolster and the rear bench around the floor area. it was 7" long and 1/8" wide.

just want to know if this is common or if i found one that had the snot beat out of it. my last and first boat was a 1989 28ft webbcraft and it didnt have any cracks except 2 spider ones around the engine hatch.

The door seems like it would just be a gel coat stress crack, I'm not sure about the other one it sounds more serious. The 272's are nice boats and hard to find used. A lot of people that have them, keep them. I had a 252 Islander and liked it a lot, just too small for LOTO, no cracks at all on it and it was a 1996. I just sold it last month.

Last year I was at a boat show looking at a new large boat built by a "Custom Builder" It was covered with stress cracks in the cockpit and cabin liner. I mentioned it to the Blonde Bimbo representing the dealership. She didn't even know what a stress crack was.

I have a 96 272 25th anniversary edition with 250 hrs. no cracks, stress cracks or cracks what so ever. friend of mine bought a new 2001 and it has at or around 100 hrs. and no cracks either. you are not bashing baja. heck, buying a boat isn't cheap. ask away! I would think this 272 is an isolated case. i have not read about "issues" like this with the 272. great boat! love mine. have had plenty of opportunities to go bigger, but i just love this boat! especially the options mine has, very rare to find one like mine!

what is the price of the boat and other options?

thanks for the info guys. i have a feeling it is an isolated case.

the boat is pretty basic as far as options.

asking 31.5k

lotoparty
 

are you looking for a baja, i have a super clean 94 290 w/454 mags, bravos. garage kept, stored on lift when in h2o. for 35.000
you can call me at 405-390-0571 johnny if interested. p.s you wont find a cleaner 94 anywhere.

johnnyboatman , im looking for the following:

WANTED: 26-30ft. single engine


wanting to spend no more then low 30k's.
single engine prefer stock efi ~70mph.
nice roomy cabin for weekending. amenitys a plus.
quality gauges gaffrig / faria.
silent choice or equivalent.
external steering is a plus
must be a fresh water boat.
needs to come with a trailer.

list i like so far in no certain order but am open to others:

Sunsation
Velocity/Thoroughbred
Eliminator
Baja
Formula
Pantera
Active Thunder
Powerplay
Laveycraft
Donzi
Warlock

also looking for a cheap (under 8k) tow vehicle.

if your boat was a single ide be very interested but i had twin 502's last time and they ate gas like crazy , and maintenace and repairs on 2 motors got old real quick. trying the economy approach this time around.

;)

Thanx for asking about my 96 272 Baja 25th anniversary..
It sold today and went to Illinois..I really like the 272..
Sky ..Georgia

$31K sounds a little high for a 95!

I had a 2000 272 with 502 and Stainless exhaust. Loved it! No cracks. Last I heard, Ducky's Boats in PA still has it for sale.

Especially the condition. With the market the way it is, I am sure you could buy a better boat. Be patient. There are some wonderful deals to be made!