Brand Loyal
 

I have been bashed for my thoughts on the Bajas (even kicked off a forum ) I have owned. I see other people being pissed with the latest racing results. I guess I offer this which is nothing... How much does this s**t really matter? 300K people died in the last tsunami and I can't name one.... So how important was it? My cousin (one of about 2300 that died on 9/11) but this matters to me and not many others.

This brand loyalty **** ( I am not a feel good can't we all get along type of person) but really, what does all this **** matter? If you have a good experience with a manufacturer then good for you... If you have had a bad experience with a manufacturer then good for you. Don't bash someone on the experience they have had if they want to experess it....

Sorry if people might not get the post but if you are not part of the solution then you might be the problem....

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That and your original post didnt have anything to do with the topic.

Is everything OK over there Chris??
You're running a brand new Fountain CC, and out of nowhere post a Baja defense.
I have no problem with either, but neither is my first choice. Just my opinion.

Don't understand where this post came from out of nowhere.
Or did I miss something?

Old story man... I just hear about it anytime I am happy with another brand of boat that I no longer own....

I'm guessing something struck a nerve in one of the Fountain posts.
I have no brand loyalty. I just like my boats to be measured based on the hull and not a beak and swim platform. To make my point, I've owned a 24 Outlaw, 28 pantera and 32 Active Thunder.

I agree -- just like with cars we have owned many from most manufactures and all have their problems it is just how you handle them... Yeah -- our 292 was a 27' with a 2ft molded in swim platform...

Maybe here.....

I haven't even seen a snowflake yet, But it must be winter...

Since I was dragged into this I will respond with my reasoning. Take it as you wish.

I don't begrudge anyone of their opinion and I would never bash anyone personally over their opinion. If someone comes on here and asks "what do you think of Baja" then I say swing away, it is your god given right. What I don't understand is why people feel the need to spout negativity about Baja in every thread having to do with a comparison of other brands. At no point was Baja brought up in that video or in that thread yet someone still felt the need to throw a little dart at the Baja brand with a comment. I guess I am getting a little crabby from raking leaves all weekend and watching the cold fronts coming through.

Somebody pass the beer and popcorn, I feel jack frost on the window.

Sometime we all get a little wrapped up in ourselves and our toys.
As long as your not on the dock and in a boat - who cares what brand it is? It is all fun!

My personal boat is 26' Chaparral. I also spend many hours each year on boats owned by friends of mine. These boats range from a 19' Larson to a 43' Sunsation and about anything you can imagine brand and size-wise in between. I can find good and bad in all the boats I spend time on in the summer. However, one thing is consistant across all of the boats - I have a better time being out on the water in them than sitting at home. Oh yeah, one of the boats is a 2003 33 Outlaw with 500's and 12" boxes. Fun boat with a ton of room. Only problems the owner has had with the boat have been Mercruiser related.

Well, I care about brand loyality!

I own a Chery, a Harley and a Cigarette! :D

Clay, Which one of the women was Chery? Please post some pics. :drink:

I think this is her. :evilb:

Buy a pink Apache and see how much chit you get! :party-smiley-004:

:D:drink:

HA HA! I was taking to Cherry and trying to say my Chevy Silverado! :D

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Here's Cherry on my Harley! :cool:

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I miss riding that! :D

I don't miss the Harley...
I like my Baja...
I love my cherry!!

I think I know the story. Chriswithaboat bought a new baja (27 I think) last year around the same time, but he bought it from Marine Max in Arlington. Unfortunately he had some problems and Marine Max in Arlington could not fix it because they don't know anything about performance boats. They primarily sell sea ray runabouts under 27ft. SO, he wanted to trade in and marine max was going to make him eat like $30-40K. SO he made a thread on how MM in Arlington sucks. THEN he went to Legend Marine and bought a 292 Formula sometime around July......? Now it looks as if he has since then bought a 32 Fountain CC. I missed that part, but am curious as to why the 292 Formula was not up to par, or was it their customer service.......? Or maybe just wanted something with more room.

Chris - sorry to get into your personal buying patterns, but a lot of people here are pretty clueless as to why this was posted. I'd still like to meet up sometime on Texoma along with anybody else that frequently boats the lake, maybe we can bullchit over brand loyalty after I smoke you in my 28 Apache:D
















That was a joke.....

I wasn't talking about the motorcycle! :p

Hey, Your's looks good and mine hauls ass( for under $45k) what's not to love!!!

Sweet, Clay! Do you own any real bikes, too?? :evilb: LOL

Just a joke! Don't go Harley on my azz. :drink:

I am sure the Apache will outrun it...

You nailed it! i must ask you about current events sometime!:D

The Formula was an outstanding boat and to date we have had great customer service from Legend Marine. We traded for the 32 Fountain CC to start doing more fishing on Texoma and some offshore fishing. We also just like to trade toys alot so don't be surprised next year or the year after if it changes to something else. Picked up a 6.4 F250 today also to match the color of the boat. I don't think this one is going to have as large of a lift put on it as our white one though.


Mutton Snapper my wife caught and the fishing guide "Capt Bill" while we were at the powerboat races.
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Nothing wrong with a Baja. I think some owners get a little over-enthusiastic and insulted when Baja's aren't thought of in the same light as Apaches, MTI's and such. They are what they are- A good boat. Not a great boat, not a legendary boat but nowhere near to being a lackluster or POS boat.

If Baja had a guy like Reggie Fountain at the helm, then maybe they'd be legendary... ;)

Interesting!
 

I have never understood the Brand Wars. I understand the Yuppie Wars! Funny how some names become associated with people who supposedly have money! Back in the days you would never see me with say a Pioneer stereo. Why? Because all ya paid for was their name. I haven't heard anything bad about Baja's. Would like to know if there is anything bad because I am thinking about buying one. I could buy onna the big name boats. But what's the point? Seems like a waste of money to me. I buy something for the service it provides...not the bling! The funnest thing I ever owned was a Ford Pinto! Talk about a street sleeper! 4 banger that would dust the Yuppies new Z-28's! I guess it all depends on weather ya wanna rent something for a year or 2 or own it! Resale value...so if ya quick get rich scheme fails! :D