Holy Chit man! That's very close to what I paid three years ago for my 272 with 502mag.

I would go with the extra 50 ponies. Or look for a 275 with the HO. That boat wants more horsepower.

I sold my 97 272 and bought a 01 25 Outlaw. The 272 has more cockpit area but the cuddy is a little-bit larger on the outlaw. The ride is much better in the outlaw, esp. in the rough. My 272 had a 502mag and would top end at around 64-65 and would start to get a little squirrely at top speed. My outlaw has a procharged 496HO and runs around 75-76 and feels stable as a rock at top end, no chine walk at all. Oh-yeah, and it's for sale, in the classifieds.

What are you getting this time? Any ideas?

Do you mean new boat? If so, I am selling the Baja because the economy is kicking my butt!!! I think if I get a different boat I might go with something older and cheaper. I've been thinking about an old race boat to fix up just to get out on the water for the year. Maybe an old cat. Do you think I am asking to much for the Baja? I don't want to make any money on it, just need to sell it soon.

Wow, the prices of the 275 seemed to jump. Maybe I just haven't looked at the prices in a while. I bought a new 99' 272 Boss with a 502 with a new Performance trailer for $50,000 even.

I just bought a 25 outlaw. I would look at the resale value before going with the yellow. It's nice when new but like others said it will only draw a limited number of lookers. White with the cool graphics or custom graphics in the 25 outlaw with the 500 HP is the way to go... But the 496 HO Mag will do in a pinch...

Outlaw all the way. Although it is somewhat tight in the cockpit dept. Four people max. (and a cooler;) .

Depends on your needs
 

If you have kids and you plan on boating as a family...go for the 275. Just you and the wife with one child, then go for more of a performance boat with the outlaw. You will appreciate the room of a 275 compared to an outlaw, however, the outlaw performs in the water a little better.

I have a 272 I love. Have friends with 25 outlaw's and they love their boat. However, they always complain about the space. If you want an outlaw, with some space, then you better go for a 29!

Take your time and make a good decision and get a feel for the boat. Most boats will take a little time to sell! Don't feel ant pressure from sales people and their gimmicks! There are some great deals to be found! Take your time, especially now, I have not seen a better time for the buyer!

I agree with gameman, I bought a used 29 outlaw for less than a new 275 or 25 outlaw. I realize new boats are nice though. Happy hunting!