What do you guys consider to be the BEST model year for Baja & why?

Factor in quality, improvements, styling, models, numbers built, popularity, resale, etc.

I would like to start... But before I list my year,

I think this is actually a 2 part question:

1) I base this on what year did they actually have the least amount of issues, vs styling performance?

2) How did they handle it on a corporate/customer service level?

My least problem year was our 2003 33OL Ran great, was fast and the only problem we had was drives. Hard to imagine that.

But for customer service was our 2007 40OL. They had changed some production adhesives and ways the boats were put together.(this relates to the cabinets and countertop in the cuddy) WE had some issues right off the bat. (this was all during the "liner" crossover times with the 405)

They found out what the problem was and fixed it. They also fine tuned our boat for maximum performance. When we ordered it we had made some changes to the x, etc and it didnt work as well as we had hoped. Again, they were great in getting everything resolved (note: the boat was taken back to the plant for these procedures at their expense)

I went with my dealer to pick up the boat after it was fixed, we were taken for a test ride and given top notch treatment.

I have ALOT of respect for the people that were at the old plant. Hats off to them and hope the future does them well!

97'/98' had to be pretty good years,
thats when the 25,29,33 and 36 O/L's
came into exsistance.

I think JT is right. Late 90's were probably the best.
The 35 is a tough boat to beat in my opinion.

Mine's a '98 and I still haven't had any major problems with it. I love that boat!

Got a 97. Since it's mine I say '97!

I think most will say the year they own because if they did not like it they would not have bought it, and if it was not good they would not keep it. So that is a fair assumption and I fall into that same category.

Our 1999 model 212 Islander was a great boat with zero problems or complaints.

Our 2000 model 272 Boss was an exceptional boat that really gave us a ton of enjoyment that opened us up to overnight trips on the boat, poker runs and coastal trips. Again zero problems, zero complaints and a boat I wish we could have kept.

For me the BEST year is the 2002 model year for many other reasons also.

I really liked the total line up that Baja offered for 02.

I especially like the graphics offered in 02 and those from 1999 through 2002.

I like that in 02 with the exception of the development of the 20 Outlaw that Baja was still an all STRINGER construction builder.

I found the customer service and all the folks at Baja to be exceptional to work with during the building process of our 36 Outlaw.

The boat has been exceptional and from a construction point of view as been ROCK SOLID.

Thanks Baja before Fountain

My first time chimming into the Baja site. I have a 93 370. A boat I fell inlove with durining the late eighties. Although I have had my share of problems I always thought it was the perfect boat, great lines with a perfect combination of cockpit and cabin. To this day anyone new stepping onto my boat is amazed how much room is in the cabin. We are weekend and weeklong boaters here on the great lakes and for a trailerable performance boat with stand up head room it has been perfect.

late 90's. i have 97' 32 outlaw-blown 502 efi's-one solid riding rig will run hard in the big stuff.

I bought a 97 272 brand new.

It was a very well cared for trailer queen.

Jacking the boat off of the trailer one day to wax the bottom ( told Ya ) I saw all these blacks spots I thought were debris,,,,, nope,,,, blisters,,,, popped blisters !!1

I was about in tears,,,, Baja di step up and cover the repairs so no complaints there.

Next was when I went to swap the 454 out for the 502 I bought,,,, I noticed the lag bolt holding that motor mount plate to the stringer was loose,,,, just tighten it down and drop the motor in right? uh no,,,,, rotted stringer !!!!!

owned by me,,,, from day one,,,, nevr had water in boat aside from me cleaning the bildge.

Oh well,,,, fixed it myself droped the motor in and enjoyed the boat for another 4 years before I sold it.

I came to find out they had some barrier coat issues that year so that explained the bottom.

Love my 2000 36 so far though !!!