Need boat advice
 

I am interested in buying my first performance boat. I live on the intercoastal in North Carolina about an hour north of Willimington. I have currently looked at Baja's 20 Outlaw, and the Donzi classic lines. I am wanting to spend no more then 25K and either new or used. Thanks for your advice and help. Any suggestions would be great!

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I have a 97 Baja "Boss" Hammer w/ 454 mag that I can get you into for well under your price. email @ [email protected] if your interested.

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I have an 01 Baja H2X with 125 hours I will sell for 25k.

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My brother has a baja for sale. Very clean.http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/1/6/74119816.htm

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My advice would be to NOT buy a boat at all!!!! You know what boat means right????

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Scared you yet?????? Run away!!! Run away!!!

Man, do I sound like a scorned performance boater or what!! 11 years with the same boat and 5 motors later and I'm ready to get OUT!! Wanna 24 Baja Outlaw?? I'll give you the not so dead motor, a good long block and everyting else you need to make it go again. And you wouldn't believe the price.

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I'll sell your brother this one well within his budget. Very clean and always stored inside

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Buy something as new as you can afford, fresh water boats are a plus but if your bringing it to salt, get an aluminum trailer. Spend the money and get a survey.

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Where is the H2x located? Thanks!

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IL...I can send you pics if send me your email address to Pic Info

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Stand in a cold shower rip up a few $100 bills that is boating :D

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All the above horror stories are true. I live though the expense every day but when you are on the water and everything runs, my smile tells me that it's worth every dime. As far as advice buy the longest length, fresh water, single engine, stock power with a bravo outdrive that is in your budget. Then after a year of boating your budget will no longer exist and you will crave a bigger and faster ride and that is how the addiction grows. Good luck. Doug

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My advice.... Go to the boat shows, dealers, marinas, boat docks and launches and see what appeals to you. Then come back here with some models that you would like first hand insight on as well as search www.boattrader.com for prices.

Put a list together of what your requirements are? Speed, creature features, ride, etc. If your running rough water, every foot and pound counts toward a better ride, but you'll give up performance... blah blah blah...

As like many people, I ***** and moan about the cost..... until I've got the throttle in hand and running through the inlet... then it's worth every penny! Priceless!

Last piece of advice, spend your money once, get what you want, because to turn a boat around, you will likely lose money every time.

Good Luck!!!