Conference vicki::boats

    
    There is a good sized BAJA dealer in R.I. I have talkrd to them a few
    times about boats and they seem to be very competitive price wise....
    
    I'll get the info from home tonite and post it for you.
    
    
    Good luck, BAJA is alot of boat for the money...........
    
    
    Bob

    Thanks Bob. I'm looking for a 20 footer, Performance oriented but with
    a small cuddy to satisfy the wife and kiddies. I believe Baja has a
    model similar to this as I caught a glimpse of one on Sebago about a
    week ago.
    
    Al 

    
    
      Just a fyi, around nov/dec time frame BAHA comes out with huge
    incentives to buy, as a matter of fact a friend of mine just bought a
    1993 285 flybridge weekender for $42,000.00 with swim platform and alot
    of other goodies added for free.
       this was bought in sandy creek New York but if the price they offer 
    cant be beat then its worth the trip/(s) to purchase it, and this guy
    is from around springfield Ma.
    
               If you want I will get the mane and # of the marina.
    
                                                    Lee
    

    re -1
    
    Lee,
    
    	Are you talking about BAHA or Baja. These are two different boat
    manufactures. Baja builds performance boats, which I believe BAHA
    builds medium sized family boats..
    
    								-mike-

    
    Al,
    
    The BAJA dealer I was talking about is BOAT WORLD 2057 West Shore Rd,
    Warwick, RI. 1-800-383-2629.
    
    They are having what they call a "FACTORY UN-AUTHORIZED BLOW-OUT SALE".
    
    Good Luck,
    
    Bob

    Thanks Bob. I plan on visiting these folks within the next week or so.
    
    I'm particularly interested in how baja stacks up against Wellcraft in
    terms of price/quality.

    Al

    
    That's an interesting comparison. Boat for boat, I would probably lean
    toward the Baja. They have come a long way in the past few years.....
    
    As far as price goes, I would say you may have better luck with Baja as
    well. I have some friends that have purchased Baja's and they have
    received some great deals. The big think here is who's the dealer and
    how many boats does he sell and how is his service?....
    
    
    Bob

    I did get a chance to visit Boat World. They're a relativeley small
    BAJA/Bayliner dealer. The Sales people were very personable. They bent
    over backwards to accomodate us.
    
    The model BAJA I'm interested in is the new 22 Caliber Twilight
    Cruiser. They quoted me a price of 30K with the 7.4L and trailer, 28K
    with the 350 Mag. I thought this was interesting since I had just received 
    a quote of $34K on a 1993 Cobolt Condurre with the 7.4L engine and trailer.
    I believe this was the Mfg suggested retail price and the Cobolt dealer was
    willing to talk immediately. 
    
    Al 

    
    Sounds like you should do some price shopping. Try Channel Marine in
    Laconia, N.H. They are a fairly large size dealer of Baja and Century
    boats. I've been there many times. This is the dealer where my friends
    have purchased their Baja boats. 
    
    There is also a big price factor to you when a dealer has the boat in
    stock vs. not having it in stock.
    
    Maybe it's worth a call to Baja boats and get a listing of dealerships
    in the area that you reside in. I've done this in the past with other
    boat mfgr's.
    
    Bob

    I believe there's another BAJA dealer in the Webster lake area. I'll
    try them. Also, I'm sure the prices I was quoted were MFG suggested
    retail. If I can get them down 10 or 20 percent..... 
    
    Al

    
    From what I know and have seen happen with friends, 15-20% is do-able
    at this time of thew year. sometimes even better if they have any
    leftover units. The new model year stuff comes out just about this time
    of the year.
    
    Bob

    re .0
    
    Al,
    
    	Give Stewert Brown (@ Brown Auto and Marine in Newport NH - sorry
    don't have the phone number) a call. Let him know that you are friends
    with Rick Suter or myself - he should be able to take care of you..
    
    	I've had my Baja since the summer of 87 and still love it!
    
    	Stewert handles northwest NH and Vermont. He's been selling Baja's
    for about 10 years, and he's a really nice guy.
    
    	So give him a call..
    
    								-mike-

    Thanks Mike.
    
    Al

    
    Al,
    
    Just a note to let you know that BOAT WORLD has an ad in the WANT
    ADVERTIZER displaying a "blowout" on BAJAs. One of the boats is a 1993
    235 Family Sport, 350 Merc powered with extras for $27,500!!!!!
    
    That I believe is a good price........
    
    
    Bob