Looking For Starter Baja Boat
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Looking For Starter Baja Boat
I am currently looking into a late 90's 232 Baja, any pros and cons anyone could suggest? This would be my first boat and looking for advice. Seen a lot of them with the 7.4L motors, are these decent motors? I like the Baja boats and would like something over 21'
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Don't buy a project for your first boat.
And if you do want a project atleast make it worth your wile there are some really cool project boats out there. What is your total project budget and what are your boat/towing/storage limits?
And if you do want a project atleast make it worth your wile there are some really cool project boats out there. What is your total project budget and what are your boat/towing/storage limits?
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Good luck!
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What do you want to do with the boat? Do you need a cuddy for more than storage? And are you planning on primarily boating on the river or on Lk. Michigan?
If you're boating on Lk. Michigan I think I would look at an older 24' Carrera, Pantera or Excalibur (my preference would be one of these manufacturers regardless, but I don't know what you want to do with the boat).
They ride better in rough water and go faster with less power than a 232. I'm not trying to discourage you from buying a Baja - that's what I own. I'm just giving you my $0.02.
If you're boating on Lk. Michigan I think I would look at an older 24' Carrera, Pantera or Excalibur (my preference would be one of these manufacturers regardless, but I don't know what you want to do with the boat).
They ride better in rough water and go faster with less power than a 232. I'm not trying to discourage you from buying a Baja - that's what I own. I'm just giving you my $0.02.
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My friend has a 1995 26 velocity (todays 280 with a swim plat). with a 502 efi he wants to sell on a real nice trailer with new disc brakes for 20k boat runs 72-74 mph and sips fuel with 15 hrs on rebuild. plus all kinds of other goodys!!
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25 Powerplay
I have a 1995 25 powerplay that is turn key and in excellent shape, Fresh water boat until this year! Totaly gone through this season. Needs nothing. I can send pics if you would like. Ask around and you will see these boats are great running and ridding boats. I would put it up against any Baja in its class hands down!!!!
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still on my first go fast (2 1/2 years now)2000 25 outlaw with a 502 and love it great first boat! were do you boat river lakes bays ect? thats a must to know and how much are you willing to spend. that 25 powerplay would be a great buy. look for powerplay by steve1 and read!