i would skip on baja just my opinion...for 28k or so not a lot of boat can be purchased. definitely looking at a single engine sub 30' boat for sure.

Some good, some not so good advice. Some just taking shots at Poker, not sure why, guess just some have to.

Things to consider/do when looking at a boat.
1. List where you will boat most of time, some limited time and places you might boat in the future. A good river boat may not work well on a large lake (rough choppy conditions, if plan to go in ocean consider closed cooling or plan for heavy cleaning after every trip.)
2. How many people will be going with, any over night plans, open or enclosed head etc.
3. Have a tow truck that can safely get where you want to go. Does tow vehicle need seating for several adults/children?
4. Search, search, search on line for boats of interest.
5. If at all possible take a test ride.
6. I would not buy a boat that I could not see in person.
7. Get a survey for your final selection. (Not a dealer or owner provided survey/surveyor!)
8. In current economy do not pay asking price.

Good hunting.

Guys look, the mods aren't condoning anything. Whether or not any of us like what he posts, although very annoying he hasn't broken any rules. Feel free to let him know how you guys feel , but dont start assuming anything with the mods please, I think they do a great job.

dead link?

thanks ill try to give you a little more info.
1-i will mostly be on a big lake.lake champlain and some river time.
2-will be 2-5 people.
3-have a 2500hd crew cad for tow vehicle

I don't know it just wouldn't come up just go to their site

Very well put! Mastercraft240 has it out for the kid and must search his username on the hour to comment on something right after him. Everyone should leave the kid alone because everyone on here gives there opinion on what someone should buy but in the end the buyer can only make that decision himself.

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any thoughs on this boat or anyone know it?

I don't know anything on that particular boat but having 3 years seat time in one I can tell you they are a nice riding boat.
Having discussed the 280 Silencer at great lengths here, the 502 equipped many are claiming 68-70 mph...and some more speed.
The boat is a big 28, actually 27'-7" long to be exact.
Good freeboard height, the cuddy is relatively deep, good sized v birth although not a lot of head room ( you can't sit up on the bed) altogether a very well built boat.
Lots of storage under the hatch, rear seat, the closet in the cuddy holds a lot as well as a huge and I mean huge glove box.
This boat has been for sale for a long time , price has dropped, owner at this point should be motivated.
I have hundreds of pics of my boat I could send you for details and reference.- just sold it last month!!

The bimini and camper enclosure is a bonus imo.

Between a Powerquest and Formula..... Formula.

Did the budget get raised?

I would think for $7-8000 more than the formula I posted your getting less boat. Not to knock powerquest at all I really like them I looked at a couple before I bought my formula and have a buddy that had a 260 legend. I may be biased tho:drink:

F271 In Rochester NY
 

2001 271, stock 496HO, less than 200 hrs, very clean, aluminum tandem axle
trailer. It's not really up for sale, but you never know, I could be convinced.

PM me for more details if interested.

I can't post pics, but cosmic12 will for me.

Here is the 271 and its in N.Y.

great looking boat love the graphics and colors!

Beautiful setting where those pics were taken.

Very nice !!

I know I get some BS fort his, but... Powerquests sits "bow high". They plow throught he water like Sea Rays. untill you get above 30'. Even then you have to look out from the starboard side to see where you going. I wouldn't touch a Baja if it's the last floating thing on the planet. I visited they factory years ago and I ran like hell. Some are ok. above 33'+ 38 specials are ok. Sorry to the Baja owners, just my .02. ok go and get after me... but get a better build boat. Formulas would be my choise, in the size you'r looking for. Bajas are faster but a lot lighter and the deadrise will make you sorry you sit in one. Forget running them in rough water. Baja owners will disagree, since they own one, but we mind as well help you and say it the way it is.

Hey,, there have been a ton of good choices and suggestions,, but does anyone think that the orginial boat that he posted, the 272 '99 Baja is worth the drive and money???

It looks really clean,, but pics....

wat do u guys think? would u drive 15hrs to buy that boat?

not a chance

+2

Thats a great looking boat....

Great pics....thanku

Thanks.

The pics were taken at the state park boat ramp on the north shore of Canandaigua Lake, near The Inn on the Lake.

Thanks, I get a lot compliments on it.

Boat just like that just sold here for 22K but it was a 2000. You can do better than that one, or get him down some on price.

Have someone close look at it to weed out the junk, as stated never buy a boat that you havent laid eyes on.

Not this one! I was off to the chiropractor every Monday morning after running my 272 in the Ches Bay slop.

My buddies PQ 280 rode much better.

Formula is a good choice too.

NO WAY!!! There are just to many clean fresh water boats closer in N.Y.S.
The 271 I posted pics of is just one of many,and that one is beyound clean. That Baja would haunt you for the rest of your days.:eek:

Ted, you talk'n about the Baja?
Or the Formula?

Good points Cosmic12.... Hopefully he looks closer to home and reads your thread... I agree w/ you...!!

thanks i would love to see your pictures.
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if you could maybe pm me with price i should offer.

i like what i see.can you email the pictures and details of the boat along with asking price?
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I want to thank everyone for all your help. I think I'm going to take my time and try and find a boat within a few hours drive but not ruling out anything. Also if any of you locate or know of deals please pm me.

Thanks again

Sorry, the Baja, didn't mean to confuse anyone. There are so many good deals out there, and the banks still have a lot of repo'in to do. Keep looking until you find that smokin' deal, you can save gas money in the meantime cause we are all gonna need it.

I just drove 12 hours one way to buy my Tantrum. Well worth the drive in the end. I started looking and asking questions back in August and just a couple weeks ago pulled the trigger on one. I went back and forth on what I wanted for the longest time, but kept steering back to Active Thunder. When I found this one, I knew it was it.. Had it surveyed, brought it home... Now itching for warm weather lol

Maybe a picture or 2?

I'll get some new ones up as warm weather comes.. I have some randoms I took on my phone, but plan on getting a lot as summer gets here. I bought it from ICEDPPL and he has quite a few pics of the boat in the AT section of the forum from his time as owner :coolcowboy:...

You also got the deal of the year on that one:drink:
Would have been worth twice the drive:coolcowboy:

He// yeah I did.. That drive was nothing in comparison to what I got... I'd do it all again.. I was more than psyched when I got to see it in person..

hope to see some great pictures of it.

I think you can do better. There are single engine 29 scarabs around that price.