BAJA 272 vs. PQ 280
 

HELP!!! I can't seem to decide. I'm ready to buy one of these boats, and I change my mind constantly. I want to buy one of these boats this week.
I've also posted this on the BAJA forum.
2000 BAJA Boss Pak, 502 , 140 fresh water hrs looks like new.
2001 PQ also loaded, w/ shore pak and pressure water, 496 MAG HO. 35 hrs.also like new.
BAJA is about 8K less...
PQ is faster...but will ref/microwave bounce all over the cabin???
BAJA much more popular on Long Island, (hardly anyone has ever heard of PQ, although their is now a LI dealer)...probably much easier to sell...
PQ probably better constructed????
PQ new engine tech, closed cooling...
BAJA raw water cooled, will need new manifolds every how many hours???
ANY INPUT FROM YOU GUYS WOULD BE GREAT!!

Re: BAJA 272 vs. PQ 280
 

Been on both and I chose the PQ. . . . I have had it for 4 years and I am thinking of sell her. Make ya a smoking deal with trailer....about 200 hours...502EFI.

Re: BAJA 272 vs. PQ 280
 

What graphics do you have and how much are you looking to get for it?

Re: BAJA 272 vs. PQ 280
 

Slider

We have a 2004 28 silencer Powerquest in Stock 498HO Cirrus Graghics all the toys call Steves Marine 631-264-1600

Re: BAJA 272 vs. PQ 280
 

go with the PQ! faster,lower hours,closed coolent and most important you will be diffrent.

Re: BAJA 272 vs. PQ 280
 

I owned a 2000 272 before moving up to my 340. I used to run with a 280 with same 502 power and I was just as fast. I would definitely go for the 280. The Baja would beat me to death in the rough stuff. Plus the 496 is well worth the extra coin. You will spend $2K just to replace the POS merc manifolds and risers that come on the 502.

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Slider,

I just went through the same ordeal. We were looking at a '04 30 OutLaw pretty hard. We ended up buying a slightly used '03 300 Revenge PQ. It boiled down to money as most things do. We saved a bunch of money on a used boat that was in like new shape.

After the money issues though, we ended up with the closed water cooling (it as available on the Baja but even more $'s) which will save time and money in the long run not to mention resale and we got a boat that is not seen in every cove. The PQ might be a little harder to sell on the other end but we will probably trade it in on our next boat.

The fit and finish is very good and I have dealt with the factory on a couple of questions already and not only received prompt emails back but even a phone call! The customer service is outstanding! I cannot comment on Baja's customer service but simply looking at volume, I doubt that Baja would or could return phones calls the way PQ has done.

Good luck with your search and like I said, I know what you are going through. The buying stress will melt away as soon you take whatever boat you buy out for a cruise.

Dave

Re: BAJA 272 vs. PQ 280
 

I owned a 280 and have ridden a 272.

The PQ rides MUCH better hands down. Better construction, more solid and a huge cockpit.

Get the 280 - you'll be glad you did!

Re: BAJA 272 vs. PQ 280
 

I really appreciate you guys giving me all your input on my Baja/PQ debate, namely... WHOSNEXT,hp500efi,Macklin,Dave98, Gary C, and BillR ( my wife and I love your avatar!!)...
I decided on the PQ, my decision was made easier in no small part do to unanimous agreement in both forums on the PQ, and the experience that you guys obviously have. Are their any PQ's on Long Island?

Re: BAJA 272 vs. PQ 280
 

Slider,
We have a '03 280 Silencer for sale, (we are a PQ Dealer in Amityville, NY). We have several PQ owners on the Island including a 34 Viper and a 38 Avenger. People are definitley going to be asking you were you got such a hot boat. Powerquest is a small builder,because of there attention to detail a 100 boats a year is pretty much max production for them. Let me know if we can help in any way nand good luck!

Re: BAJA 272 vs. PQ 280
 

The only problem I had with buying my PowerQuest was the season. We took it out 1 time and then had to put it away for the winter. New boat, new boat payment, no boat driving for about 5 months.........

Come on spring!!

Dave

Re: BAJA 272 vs. PQ 280
 

I can....and that is a very true statement.

Slider, congrats on your decision. It is surprising you got the same recommendations from the Baja forum. We had a rather lively debate ongoing between these two forums last winter I believe. It was fun!

Re: BAJA 272 vs. PQ 280
 

I just finished reading the comments made by the Baja forum. That was pretty suprising. I own a Formula but if it sold today I would be looking at a 38 Avenger pretty hard. Good luck slider, I know the feeling about the whole waiting to boat thing. At least 6 months to go. Winter Sucks!!

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Great news slider. Enjoy :)

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Power Quest...all the way...

take them both for a sea trial. Then you will see what I mean.

Re: BAJA 272 vs. PQ 280
 

sjm1421 were are you out of, were do you boat?

Re: BAJA 272 vs. PQ 280
 

Good decision, but you could have gotten some extra silicone if you would have chosen the baja :D :D :D

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I'm out of Harrisburg, PA. I have a 26 SLS. I use to work at a boat shop that sold PowerQuest's so I got a chance to test drive all of there modles. The 28 is a great boat for the money. It runs well in the rough and handles great.

Sorry for the late reply...I have not been on for a while!....sorry.....Boating season is upon us soon!

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sjm1421,
Did you used to work for Ducky's?

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Congrats on your new boat. I am confident you will be pleased with it.
PQ makes a great boat and stands behind their products 250%!!

Re: BAJA 272 vs. PQ 280
 

Hey guys, the guy with the PQ 280 I was supposed to buy spent a month re-thinking selling his boat. :mad: Then decided to keep it after all.... so it's back to the beginning.
Anyone know of a good, reasonably priced 280 for sale???

Re: BAJA 272 vs. PQ 280
 

I know it's smaller than a 280, but my 260 is still for sale. It's in the classifieds.

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Slider,
I have a 2000 with a 502 mag sitting on a polished alum trailer.
The boat is cleaner than new, but I'll let you be the judge of that.
Give me a call if you are interested. 757-582-9419 cell

Re: BAJA 272 vs. PQ 280
 

i have a 27 laser 1997 in exellent condition
the boat has 370 hrs with a 502 mag mpi
aluminum bunk trailer is brand new and can accomodate
a 29 foot boat i have just been considering selling this boat
within the last week so i dont have it posted anywhere yet
let me know if this interests you 36,000

Re: BAJA 272 vs. PQ 280
 

Slider1, I sent you a PM.