RedGST
New Member
Ok, I need some of your assistance.
I realize that this is a SR forum, but I need an honest unbiased opinion.
We're looking at finally upgrading. Currently we have a 220 Select w/ 350 MAG.
Unfortunately, weve decided its just too small to boat with on Lake Michigan (we get beat up in any waves greater than 2 ft.)
So, after MUCH searching through many different boat models & brands... it looks like weve come down to 2 selections that are both in our price range, and have the style that we're interested in.
1. 2007 Sea Ray 250 SLX. 496 Mag, B3, fully loaded, 35 hours (used)
2. 2008 Baja 277 Islander. 496 HO, B3, fully loaded, 2 hours (new), 2 year warranty
Both seem to have amneties that were looking for. (Big engine, open bow, sun pad w/ walk through, head, etc) Both are actually the same price (even though the Baja is a year newer, bigger, and never used)
I've never had an issue (nothing major) with my Sea Ray, have a dealer close by.
Im a little worried now that Baja is out of business, granted, the Baja dealer (several hours away) did mention that Sea Ray honors the warranty on Baja (cause they used to own them) so my local dealer SHOULD honor any warranty work.
Each have their pros and cons.
SR 250SLX:
A) Is a Sea Ray!
B) Nicely loaded, very economical for what we do.
C) Wife does NOT like the driver / passenger seats
D) Its used / no warranty
E) Just slightly bigger than what we have now. (26.5 overall length) 21 deg dr
Baja:
A) I've 'heard' that the quality is inferior to Sea Ray
B) Lacking in the 'little things / creature comforts' that a SR has
C) Brand new & cheaper than a used SR.
D) Its an open bow, great color scheme, BIG, has the unique walk through sunpad
E) I think it would handle the 'chop' of Lake Michigan better than the 250 (29 overall length, 24 deg dr)
Im just wondering if any of you could give me an 'un biased' review / opinions on them.
Thanks!
I realize that this is a SR forum, but I need an honest unbiased opinion.
We're looking at finally upgrading. Currently we have a 220 Select w/ 350 MAG.
Unfortunately, weve decided its just too small to boat with on Lake Michigan (we get beat up in any waves greater than 2 ft.)
So, after MUCH searching through many different boat models & brands... it looks like weve come down to 2 selections that are both in our price range, and have the style that we're interested in.
1. 2007 Sea Ray 250 SLX. 496 Mag, B3, fully loaded, 35 hours (used)
2. 2008 Baja 277 Islander. 496 HO, B3, fully loaded, 2 hours (new), 2 year warranty
Both seem to have amneties that were looking for. (Big engine, open bow, sun pad w/ walk through, head, etc) Both are actually the same price (even though the Baja is a year newer, bigger, and never used)
I've never had an issue (nothing major) with my Sea Ray, have a dealer close by.
Im a little worried now that Baja is out of business, granted, the Baja dealer (several hours away) did mention that Sea Ray honors the warranty on Baja (cause they used to own them) so my local dealer SHOULD honor any warranty work.
Each have their pros and cons.
SR 250SLX:
A) Is a Sea Ray!
B) Nicely loaded, very economical for what we do.
C) Wife does NOT like the driver / passenger seats
D) Its used / no warranty
E) Just slightly bigger than what we have now. (26.5 overall length) 21 deg dr
Baja:
A) I've 'heard' that the quality is inferior to Sea Ray
B) Lacking in the 'little things / creature comforts' that a SR has
C) Brand new & cheaper than a used SR.
D) Its an open bow, great color scheme, BIG, has the unique walk through sunpad
E) I think it would handle the 'chop' of Lake Michigan better than the 250 (29 overall length, 24 deg dr)
Im just wondering if any of you could give me an 'un biased' review / opinions on them.
Thanks!