Hi all, I am new to the thread but have been reading up on some of the previous conversations and thought this would be the perfect group to ask. I am looking at buying a boat and I am between a 280 silencer and a 270 laser. There are 2 280s around (one with a 500HP and the other a 502 mpi). One they say is a 99 (has the 502 mpi) with a weekender package for 33k and the other is a 2001 without the weekender package for 40k, Then there is a 98 270 laser with a 502 mpi with the weekender package for 29k.

I am just curious of everyone's thoughts on the 2 boats. Thanks!

Links to the boats?

280 w/ 500HP if boats are in similar condition. If you have a family and will be doing a lot of overnighting then i think the lazer would be better for you bc it is set up more like the 290, not as sleek as the 280 but more room in the cuddy. Regardless you will have a great value. Post some pics.

Here are the links to the boats:

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...ilencer-614407
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/boa/4465009830.html
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/boa/4482867880.html

The one with the 500HP has the least amount of hours, but is also 10K more.

Also, the wife said she wants shore power so we can do some weekend trips on the boat. I was looking at some 271 fastechs for a bit, but the beam on them is smaller than the Powerquest and they are a lot more expensive.

Do you live in the GR area? Unless you can get the guy to come down from 39k I think the 280 for 33k is probably the best deal. You could probably get it for 30k and comes with everything you will ever need for overnighting and fun. The camper top basically doubles the size of usable room on that boat.

I live in the Saginaw area, but it's not too bad of a drive to Grand Rapids. The only problem I am finding with the 280 for 33k is that the guy didn't put in his area code and he won't answer the emails I sent. So I can't get a hold of him. I know I could get the price lower on that one because it has been on Craigslist for a couple months now.

Likely a 616 area code. I'm only about 15 min from him. I could go look at it for you if you get a hold of him

It was a 616, the first time I called someone else answered and said it was a wrong number. There is no hour meter but the guy thinks it has 530 hours and the 270 laser has about 500 hours.

I might try to head out and look at both boats in the same day. Anyone know the difference in ride quality of the two?