Nope, Southern Illinois.

My dad had a 25 Outlaw and really wanted a Cat. After searching on the net and sending me countless emails on what I thought, we flew out to LHC to see and ride in a Magic. Feel in love with them from the get go. Ordered one that day. This was right after they came out. We were the only one in the Midwest and still might be if he still had it.

One day I might like to have a Magic 28' deckboat. There is definitely nothing like that out here.

I've owned two and I can't complain about either. I had 4 very happy years with Baja.

It seems to me that there are usually a certain number of "wannabes" on these forums that try to imply knowledge that they don't have by bad-mouthing Baja boats. Let's face it, Baja owners are an easy target.
Baja doesn't try to build the fastest boat on the water. We all know that anyone who has enough money can be the fastest. They don't care about being known as a "race" boat. We all know that they are not designed for that. But what they do shoot for is a well-handling, predictable, higher-performance ride than some other builders. And they prefer to make their numbers by attracting a high percentage of potential buyers.
I suppose that is why they own about 38% of the performance market.
These "know-it-all" idiots just want to appear that they know more than the rest of us. I have yet to know of a Baja boat owner who wasn't very happy with his purchase. Sure, we all have problems from time to time, as does anyone else with a Fountain, or any other boat. There may be a few high dollar rides that are near perfect, but for what those rides cost, who couldn't make them perfect. Most of us can't afford a 300K plus boat. (I know I can't).
I have owned 5 Bajas, and have enjoyed each one. That is what we are paying for, right?

When I hear people compare Baja with Cig's, Apache's , ect. I have to wonder do they compare Chevy, Ford to Porchse's and BMW's as well.

I compare Chevy's and Fords to Porche's and BMW's all the time. The BMW is $200/hp and the Chevy is $90/hp.
The BMW is making the German's rich, the Chevy is allowing the American to eat.
Yet Americans still prefer the BMW!!!
Yes, I compate the BMW, Lexus, Mercedes,.... to Chevy's all the time. Just like when I compared my Camaro to the Mercedes E500 this morning, at the red light, when I left him in my dust!!!

There's nothing wrong with comparing a Cig to a Baja, or a Fountain to a Bayliner. Just as long as you consider all the variables... Price, ride, quality, insurance, construction, hardware, value, etc...

I jsut read an old article that compared the new Mustang to the new, 400hp GTO. It's a no brainer that the GTO is better built, better technology, more HP, faster, better ride quality, handling, etc.
But the mustang won the comparison because of looks and value!!!

Value being number one!!!! IN ANY MARKET, VALUE IS ALWAYS NUMBER ONE!!!!!! And Baja definately has the value.

I;VE had mine since 90 I do have some 17yr where and tear, after running between 585hp to647hp since 95, I'm butting in and replacing bulkheads adding stringers after this summer I have to use it I didn't last year cause of knee operations may, july only need won this year replacement but I have it ready before I go in for the cut, then in the fall I;M GOING TO GUT IT MAKE IT IN TO A REAL RACE BOAT Before steps, in the 90's with the big hp I won 95%of the boats I raced in mass,RI TWINS SINGLES did't matter it was fun I USE TO PADDLE MY ARM AND DUCT MY HEAD TO GET MORE SPEED AND THAT WOULD PISS ALOT EXPENSE BOATS OFF ONE YELLOW 29ft WOULD COME AFTER ME FOUR YEARS IN A ROW from the cape but every year I'd add some more speed never caught me same drive since 88 never touched and I get a lot of air TIME so I guess I'm happy

Ive had my baja for three seasons now. It had 272 hours on it when I got it and it has well over 300 now. So far its been turnkey. And it's an 88 240 sport. Biggest repair has been the raw water pump seized, merc engine, and blew the belts. I did replace the engine hatch wood. Original rotted out but I put marine grad wood back in. Its good looks, performance and affordable. If I had the money, Id have a cig, but I still wouldnt bad mouth a Baja.

you mean this one?

do you mean these top's?