new help buying new boat
 

im looking to spend 55-65k on a boat

i was first looking at a new baja 23 for 62k otd
i dont mind buying a used boat but i dont want something that im going to be working on all the time
i like the idea of having a cabin but really how often do you use a cabin ??
the boat will be used for just cruising and relaxing
so point me in the right direction of a good boat
also what is a good time to buy a boat im going to the miami boat show in feb so i was thinking that would be a good time but if they dont knock off $$$ then i could get it sooner

thanks
for any help

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Best time to buy is end of summer through January, moving the leftovers and people moving out of boats to bigger boats, then the boat shows start up and people start looking and buying for the coming summer. Couple questions... where do you boat, what accommodations are you interested in, idea of size your looking for, single or twins, towing???

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I would look now, some people are freaking out about gas prices so start looking in the local paper and everywhere you can now you will start to see them, plus it is getting towards the end of summer.

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I am on my second Baja. The first was a 20 Outlaw, then the wife and I purchased a 245 last fall. It has been a great all around boat and we do enjoy the cabin. We overnight on it about once a month and has been great for that as well. The 245 and 23 Outlaw are similar in size, weight and options. I actually have mine for sale since the wife is wanting to start planning for our first child. If that happens I will need to find an older boat to play with for a while. We looked at the 23 and liked it. We chose the 245 due to the windshield and the fact the cuddy on the 245 has a hatch to vent the air a little bit. I have spent alot of time in the 23 Outlaw as well, there are some things I wish they did with the boat that they did on the 245, but overall, I think it is a good bang for the buck.

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You could buy my 1999 29 Baja Outlaw for just a tick over your top dollar...and have twins!

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i would just cruise the lake around here and maybe hit up the tickfaw river its not rough water
size??? lol i want what everyone wants the biggest i can get
dont know if i need twins i want to do at least 70 in whatever i get and i dont mind towing it the furthest i would tow would be maybe 15min drive
the increase in gas prices are the reason im getting another boat so thats no big deal either
im just in the dark on whats a good deal or what other boats they have out there in my price range
i would love to buy "cyclone" that nortech that tmp built but its way out of my price range
man thats a nice boat i see it all the time and the chick in it is pretty hot also

thanks
i may pass by tmp and see what they can rig up for me

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JasonSmith,

Is this the 29OL that is listed on Boatrader?

If so, give me some details, just sold my 240 and have been looking at yours since it showed up. Best yet, wife has been looking at yours.

I used to live in Wichita and I've got a buddy that thinks he can look at it for me.

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How about a MINT 01 280 PQ with a 500 for 58k? Freshwater only.

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your talking jibberish to me what is that?

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This looks like a good deal..And could be bought in the low end of your budget.
http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi...canyachtsales&

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I think:

2001 PowerQuest 28' V-Bottom
500EFI engine
$58,000

You would need to know the hours on the boat to make a call on its value.
:D :D

Advice:
ANY and EVERY new boat is going to have a few gremlins. They all do. That is what happens when you put together a boat with up to 200 different manufacturers parts in one end product. It happens. My advice would be to pick up something that has been taken care of very well, low hours, 1-3 seasons old, all the gremlins worked out, and remember not to overextend the tow rating of your tow vehicle.

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Outkast,

I spent 55k OTD on my 242 Baja Islander (original list was $69,xxx) including trailer, taxes blah blah blah. I bought it in mid-August (end of boating season) of last year as an 05 model.

I primarily use the boat for lake duty and have taken it to the Outbanks in NC once so far. Since your not sure whether or not your going to get full use out of the cabin I would say this little family bowrider meets your requirments with one exception. You say you want to go 70mph. My best GPS as of last week is 64mph with the 496MAG non-HO. I picked up an extra 2mph once my hourmeter passed 30 hours. The bowrider is a blast because I can take all my friends and family out. A couple of weekends ago I had 6 adults and 3 little nieces onboard, couldn't have done that with a Cabin. The boat is surprisingly spacious. I doubt you would see 70mph if you went with the HO, but you would be in the solid mid60's for sure.

The other thing I like about this boat is the 24degree deadrise. Once I get more experience under my belt (only on my 2nd season of boating) I plan on taking her out in the Atlantic to experience what so many other members of OSO talk about.

Last thing. If you new to boating I strongly suggest taking a US Coast Guard Auxillary Boating Safety Class. Best thing I ever did and a real eye opener.

Good luck with your purchase!

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i have a polar center console right now that i use for fishing and im just looking to buy another boat for fun now

im 22 years old so i want something really fun!!!!
i have a diesel f250 so i should be ok towing

im just going to shop around a little more and learn a little more about these boat
thanks

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My 1996 290 Powerquest is for sale - $40K. It's bigger than you were looking for, but it will definitely ride better than a smaller single engine boat. Twin 454 MPI's, both start and run perfectly. Well-equipped cabin with shorepower, fridge, microwave, and freshwater sink. Head with pumpout.

Dual axle trailer, just had the brakes and hubs redone. Boat has full canvas (bimini and camper canvas) and is in overall excellent condition - I know, I just put over $1000 into the boat and trailer. We're moving to a more "kid-friendly" style of boat (read: cruiser).

Selling it for what I owe. PM or e-mail if you're at all interested. Could arrange delivery if necessary.

How about a sweet Powerplay, sweet deal?
 

This is a 1997 28' twin engine, check it out! $49,995.00
Garage kept since 1999, new cockpit interior, dash, cabin uphostery. Twin 350's, Bravo Drives, lot's of extras. Includes Trailer too!
Going into classisifieds Friday.....Call me if you are interested soon, won't last, customer needs to sell ASAP..
I have better pics, will post shortly...

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my baja is on www.fastboats.com {yellow 25 outlaw 2003}

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Formula 336 SR1 33'6" in classifieds. Frsh water boat.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/esvon/page-6695.html

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I will sell you my twin small block 26 footer for 18 grand loaded and then you can save the rest for fuel.

I'm buying a rubber raft with a 5 horse johnson.

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lol

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Best time to buy a new boat is right now. The 06's are comming out so the dealers will want to move the 05 inventory. Baja is your best bang for your buck. To run close to 70 mph you will need a 496 mag in a 23 OL or a 496 HO in a 25 OL. Dealers are offering special financing and incentives. Start looking now because when the 05 inventory is gone your price just jumped up 5% more.

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excellent advice

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I WOULDN"T buy a brand new boat again,I'd buy something low hour used,you'll get a lot more for your money. I bought my baja 272 brand new in 2000,if i had it to do over again I would have bought a 2-3 year old boat,let someone else take the depreciation hit,Smitty