Champlain Type Boats
06-30-2008 | 08:46 PM
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Champlain Type Boats
I've been looking around at boats lately, and was wondering what those that run them think. I'm not as much concerned with speed than ride. Love at least a cuddy, more preferably, but less than a cruiser. I looked at the Baja 278 performance, and it seemed like a good fit.
Newly divorced, so the budget isn't what it once was. At nearly 53, I don't need the speed jollies I once did. What do you guys think of this boat, or competitors?
Newly divorced, so the budget isn't what it once was. At nearly 53, I don't need the speed jollies I once did. What do you guys think of this boat, or competitors?
07-01-2008 | 07:25 AM
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No Jeff, just my 22. (maybe the whole TD thread thing has made me step up my search)
Post divorce has left my boating budget a bit thinner than it could have been.
Just curious as to what the Offshore guys think of rides in the nasty stuff that doesn't qualify as rib breaking.
Post divorce has left my boating budget a bit thinner than it could have been.
Just curious as to what the Offshore guys think of rides in the nasty stuff that doesn't qualify as rib breaking.
07-01-2008 | 12:34 PM
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Nice boat those Hustlers, but not really what I'm looking for.
A very cool layout is the Nordic Rage, the mid cabin is a very cool idea. But I think for this lake, the closed cabin would be the better choice. The Baja 278 looked like the best bang for the single engine buck. Good size cabin and vee. I do have to look ahead though, for a boat I could easily run in salt water.
A very cool layout is the Nordic Rage, the mid cabin is a very cool idea. But I think for this lake, the closed cabin would be the better choice. The Baja 278 looked like the best bang for the single engine buck. Good size cabin and vee. I do have to look ahead though, for a boat I could easily run in salt water.
07-01-2008 | 12:48 PM
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Worth a look:
http://www.offshoreonlyclassifieds.c...o24295-en.html
If the HP is too much with the blower, just remove and sell it. The boat will still run 70-71 or better depending on setup. The cabin is one of the largest for this class of boat.
http://www.offshoreonlyclassifieds.c...o24295-en.html
If the HP is too much with the blower, just remove and sell it. The boat will still run 70-71 or better depending on setup. The cabin is one of the largest for this class of boat.
07-01-2008 | 02:46 PM
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I bought my Baja new 10 years ago and have no complaints at all. I've been running in the Gulf for 7 of those 10 years and while bigger is better, I can handle most days out there. Truly a good value for the money.
07-01-2008 | 02:55 PM
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How about a Formula 272 LS with twin 350 Mercs. ??
Good in rough, low price and will Hold it's value. Besides I think it's classy to.
My 26' Infinity is being painted so it's not ready yet, but that might work to.
Good in rough, low price and will Hold it's value. Besides I think it's classy to.
My 26' Infinity is being painted so it's not ready yet, but that might work to.
07-01-2008 | 03:13 PM
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I would look at this one. http://www.offshoreonlyclassifieds.c...o23615-en.html
It is very clean, runs mid 80's and the guy works right in Burlington, VT.
It is very clean, runs mid 80's and the guy works right in Burlington, VT.
