PowerQuest 280 Silencer
 

Hi everybody
I'm looking to buy a 280 and I would appreciate any comments on this boat regarding the price I should pay, top speed and anything that can come up on your mind and would you buy again the same boat. It's a 2002 demo never was registered at PQ or Merc so I have a full waranty.
The motor is 496HO close cooling bravo1 drive with the Weekend package, thru hull with mufflers, colored Gaffrig shifter, colored gauge bezels / colored cockpit cup holders,lay in cockpit carpet, head portable with pumpout, Table, cabin, Trim tabs with no indicator and deck graphic.
Your comments will be apprecialted and should I compare this with a Baja 275 ?
Thank you

Re: PowerQuest 280 Silencer
 

High 60's to real low 70's would be a great price.
There is no comparison the the baja. The PQ rides MUCH better, it is a dry boat (meaning spray will not blo into your face) and it handles quite well. The cockpit (where you'll spend 98% of your time) is huge, bigger than most 31' boats. With that motor package, you should see speeds consistently 67-69 and 70-71 on good days.
Plus the factory support is the best I've ever seen. Baja's CS is piss poor.
Buy the PQ you'll be happy that you did.

BTW: This is BillR on Macklins computer.

Re: PowerQuest 280 Silencer
 

I can second that the ride is better than the Baja. I owned a 272 the same time that Bill owned his 280.

BTW, this is Mackin :D

Re: PowerQuest 280 Silencer
 

Had a 280, loved it. You won't be disappointed (except maybe by the hatch ram ;) )

Re: PowerQuest 280 Silencer
 

just in case your shopping other boats i have a 1997 27 powerquest for sale not on the net yet this boat is super clean with
mint interior 502 mag efi silent choice dual ram tabs
370 hours with brand new aluminum trailer
always hoist kept can send pictures upon request
located in algonac michigan 36,500

586-909-6852

Re: PowerQuest 280 Silencer
 

Thank you all for your comments, really appreciate, the more that I will get the better it will be.
This for Lennyk, haven't mention it yet, I'm living in Quebec Canada would be kind of a long run to buy a boat.
In my first post I mention BAJA 272, maybe I should also include Checkmate, Donzi, Formula and anyone in this category that might be a better choice.
PS No twin engines

Re: PowerQuest 280 Silencer
 

well just in case you can go to www.themoot.net
and check the clasifieds for pictures good luck in your search

Re: PowerQuest 280 Silencer
 

I have a good friend who has a 2000 280 silencer 502 mag- Full hyd. steering- kiekahfer tabs and drive and tab indicators 60hrs on boat. With trailer. Could get for under $55k I think. He is a detsil nut so the boat is super clean.

Re: PowerQuest 280 Silencer
 

I have a friend with an 01 with a 500 HP and about 100 hours that is mint for sale. I believe he is asking 60k.

Re: PowerQuest 280 Silencer
 

mars,
I have a 1999 Formula 271 with a 502 MPI for sale. I live in central New York on Lake Ontario. Email me at [email protected] or call me at 315-342-1175 or cell 315-591-2285. I will be in Alexandria Bay on the St. Lawrence river Aug 5-14 with the boat.