First "real" boat
For a few years now, I have been around the boating environment. Well I have decided it is time for me to get a boat of my own.. I do not plan to spend more than about 15-20k and I dont want anything older than around 1990... I really Love high preformance boats and run abouts, but center consoles are also of appeal, any recomendations??
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Baja?
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i like baja's they are pretty good boats from what i understand...problem is they are a little pricey
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You could get a mid-90's Scarab(22 or 26 foot) for 12-20K. Scarab also made center consoles back then.
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national liquidators Google them and check out their website
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Originally Posted by BigBoater
(Post 3451547)
i like baja's they are pretty good boats from what i understand...problem is they are a little pricey
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wow, all the 24 outlaws i see are over 20 grand
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Apparently not all of them...lol
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Originally Posted by sean stinson
(Post 3451890)
Apparently not all of them...lol
http://traviscrossett.com/bajadocked.jpg |
that is a sexy boat for sure lol
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Pier57.com
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What is on pier 57
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Originally Posted by BigBoater
(Post 3451945)
What is on pier 57
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ok thanks :)
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umm i sound but whats LOTO
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Originally Posted by BigBoater
(Post 3451960)
umm i sound but whats LOTO
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Okay thanks, they have a pachanga for sale there i am quite fond of :)
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Originally Posted by BigBoater
(Post 3451974)
Okay thanks, they have a pachanga for sale there i am quite fond of :)
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Yeah the lake gets rough, but I could care less about a rough ride... I have been in some **** and I never get worried.. But I will look into what the dead rise is. good to know,
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You can get into Baja 280's all day long for 20K. 30' twin engine, 24 degree deadrise and lots of room in the cockpit and cabin. They run in the 70 MPH range with 454's, and handel the rough well.
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What year should I look at
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You should buy mine. Its one year older than you were looking for and slightly more but its worth it. These older formulas handle rough water really well, anyone can attest to that. I've been caught in 6-7's with an occasional 8 and the boat did great, I never doubted it.
1989 Formula 272 w/454's, basic bolt ons, new motors 5yrs ago, less than 200hrs on them currently, new paint, new interior, tube style swim plattform, 1200 watt stereo and more... Asking $23k [YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO67Rrz4cEQ[/YOUTUBE] |
Baha Mach 1 is a great option for a larger more affordable boat. you can get a 290 for mid teens to low 20's. I would look at them aswell as as the Baja brand.
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Originally Posted by BigBoater
(Post 3452425)
What year should I look at
No matter what boat you look at. Anything from the late 80's and early 90's the thing you are going to want to look for is rot. Baja, formula, Fountain, Really any boat from that time has a chance of rot, so either get it surveyed or know what to look for. Here is a video of mine on Lake Michigan. Was a bit snotty that day 2' with a hole here and there. Was running with a 29OL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xf8QPyDGNFk |
I picked up my 03 Velocity 260 (200hrs) for $18k in January 2010. Single 496 Mag, runs
Very High 60s, and capable of low 70s in perfect conditions (I boat on the Detroit River and Lake Erie, I have yet to see these perfect conditions....) I have taken it across erie, to PIB, many times, in some pretty nasty stuff (6'-8' one time.....). Not a single squeek or rattle in it. http://site.activesportsunglasses.co...ty/inwater.jpg Deals are there, just be patient.... Keep in mind,while you may not mind a rough ride, your rig will. If you boat on the Great Lakes, you need a boat made to handle it. If not you will find many loose items, rattles, squeeks, etc. I will take a smooth ride over a fast ride any day in Lake Erie. |
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