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06-03-2004 | 06:19 PM

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Waterfoul

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Re: baja or checkmate

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Originally Posted by zzzzzz

Can't go wrong with the Checkmate 251. I don't want to start a war here but the Checkmates seem to hold there value longer.

This kinda depends on where you live. Around here, where both boats are very popular, they go for very similar prices.

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06-03-2004 | 06:31 PM

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Re: baja or checkmate

i boat boat in new york. about an hour north of the city. i am overrun by bajas. they are everywhere. but, the bajas all seem to be a bit more then the checkmates. but im liking this 28 cig idea. can someone give me more info on this boat.

06-03-2004 | 06:38 PM

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Re: baja or checkmate

Talk to the Cig guys there is a guy named Sean Stinson he restored one and it was beautiful he's in the New York area ( I think long island ) If your from NY check out SUPERBOAT 24's

06-03-2004 | 06:42 PM

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Re: baja or checkmate

Everyone likes the "cig idea"

, including Baja and Checkmate owners!

06-03-2004 | 07:15 PM

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Re: baja or checkmate

Baja will hold it's value just fine............and yes they look better and are faster.

06-03-2004 | 07:27 PM

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Re: baja or checkmate

ive heard bajas run better in rough water but the checkmate would run faster with same power

06-03-2004 | 08:13 PM

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From: USR, NJ

Re: baja or checkmate

My Active Thunder is right around the corner from you, although its out of your range there is another on this site that is close. If you want to get an idea on what they are about you can look at mine.

06-03-2004 | 09:09 PM

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Re: baja or checkmate

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Originally Posted by zzzzzz

Talk to the Cig guys there is a guy named Sean Stinson he restored one and it was beautiful he's in the New York area ( I think long island ) If your from NY check out SUPERBOAT 24's

Wrong Sean, but you can see plenty of 28 Cig pics at Sean's site: http://www.thunderboatalley.com

06-03-2004 | 09:27 PM

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Re: baja or checkmate

I did not read all the other posts but I have four friends who have had 25 Bajas and the not only take the water well but the resale is also VERY good... (in this area)