Best used 27 footer
06-04-2006 | 09:39 AM
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Re: Best used 27 footer
Originally Posted by dreamer
went with a 1995 272 with a 502 Mag and deep V for my ocean boating. I love the ride (wave crusher)
what have u been smokin?!?!?!?
ur tellin a guy to buy a 5 year old baja for 50k?
i know someone who got a top gun for 60....
what have u been smokin?!?!?!?
ur tellin a guy to buy a 5 year old baja for 50k?
i know someone who got a top gun for 60....
#2 Maybe you missed my comment of "I wanted to spend less", so to clarify, I did on my boat. I do not know about Top Gun pricing, but that seems like a good value for 60, if in good condition to actally use.
If wave crusher comment was the reason, then yes, I boat out of Channel Islands, I have PERSONAL experience. You want to know what big time offshore is like, come and visit, in fact check my weather report today (click link below), and you will see what a light Sunday is for me as a Baja owner, as I will be out there hammering down the sticks.
http://weather.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/fmtb.../pz/pzz650.txt
Chris
Last edited by chrisf; 06-04-2006 at 09:47 AM.
06-04-2006 | 10:29 AM
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Re: Best used 27 footer
06-04-2006 | 11:20 AM
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Re: Best used 27 footer
Everyone here has an opinion......doesn't necessarily mean they are wrong or right. Do your "research" and take your time deciding what boat size/brand you want. Whenever I make a large purchase, I write a "pro" and "con" item list on paper and it helps me make a clear, informed decision.
06-04-2006 | 11:50 AM
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Re: Best used 27 footer
Originally Posted by ActiveFun
Well if you are looking for a real 27 footer, Fountain, Donzi, and Baja are the wrong place, unless you want a mass-produced, production-line type boat like a Checkmate, Baja, Bucyrus, Ohio built boat. You need to look for a 27 Activator, Kryptonite, or Superboat, for the real thing. I know it's a coincidence that all the boats are built in Long Island, but thats where the real 22-30's are made!
Just my $.02
Just my $.02
Must not be much of a demand for Activator, Kryptonite, or Superboat because I cant recall ever seeing any of them up this way.
06-04-2006 | 01:49 PM
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Re: Best used 27 footer
Get to a boat show and look at what there is.
And its boating season, so find some guys who are willing to take you for a ride so you can see the differences in how the boats run and handle.
And its boating season, so find some guys who are willing to take you for a ride so you can see the differences in how the boats run and handle.
06-04-2006 | 05:24 PM
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Re: Best used 27 footer
Originally Posted by flash32118
Some things I would consider....why is it all these **** pail baja's,velocitys,and even fountains are in surplus supply....and maybe one or two activators are for sale?I think it may be due to the fact activator owners are very happy with their boats....and the rest of these guys bought junk and want out of that bad buying decision..... 
06-04-2006 | 05:39 PM
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Re: Best used 27 footer
It has been a long time since I was in a boat that small but yesterday I demoed a guy in a 1997 27' Fountain with a 502/415hp motor. 70+mph. 2 big guy and a full tank of gas.
It had a trailer and sold for high 30's. It was a real nice boat, great ride and fun. For the money it's a great boat.
It had a trailer and sold for high 30's. It was a real nice boat, great ride and fun. For the money it's a great boat.
