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She's a beaut! Congrats! A very wise choice for sure. Love the colors, very classy.I was asked to follow up with the team on my recent boat purchase so thought I’d post my journey here if ok with everyone.
Last week we received our 2007 Cobalt 250 from Florida after months of shopping and coming within hours of putting down a deposit on a $62k AR250. We woke up the morning I was heading up to Patsys super stressed out, realizing we just couldn’t handle the financials.
So we debated endlessly about sub $40k surf boat vs pontoon vs cabin cruiser vs bow rider runabout. We even considered a surf boat for sons and me (02-06 Tige/centurion) and a runabout for her. If we went this route Son2 said he’d pay the dock fee for the surf boat, which was a solid move I thought. This was what I really wanted to do but Son2 has been working remotely in LA with Son1 and we‘re unsure he’s moving back to Philly anytime soon so sons and dad vs Moms on the surf plan was losing its powerAn affordable boat with a head was the only must have per Moms and she was slowly winning me over.
So armed with the knowledge that the surf boats with heads were too expensive (X-55) too rare (05 Malibu 25’) and too scary (Mastercraft X-80 twin) I resigned myself to a head for her and a big block V8 for me. We found this barn kept 250 in Pensacola, offered by Legendary Marine for $36,400. We added a new aluminum trailer for $5k and now we’re both happy. Specs are 27’, 435 pampered hours, a 375 hp 496 Merc, a newish bravo 3.......and a head. We’re moving to Dewey Beach in a few years and we wanted a boat that could work on the bay. Overall I’m very happy, I negotiated a tower with Moms before we pulled the trigger and I’m holding her to it. I HATE Bimini contraptions so we’ll add one to the new tower next spring. I’m leaning stainless Monster tower to try and preserve the classic lines.
So if you see us on hopat, say hi and receive one of these, we’ll have plenty.
Cheers,
Rick in NJ
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If you're tall, like over 6' like I am, you're gonna want to go bigger if you're buying a late model. We looked at many sizes and models of Express cruiser style boats and they were all cramped inside till we go on the 400. We also wanted a stall shower, not a wet bath, and the 400 was the smallest that had that feature. We also needed sleeping space for 2 growing kids that are tall like me and the 400 has bunks. Winner winner! Also, do you want I/O drives or inboards? Things to consider. Hit me up if you got any questions or want my opinion on anything big boat related.
Even used they sound very expensive
wavy, super friendly, but the one 22’ 2018? Cobalt captain we passed opposite direction a few days ago didn’t want to wave to me but i won him over. Snotty people crack me up cause I give zero Fs. Always happy and thankful.I already found a 2010 A25 with the 8.2L for $55k (looks mint)......maybe they’ll drop into the $40’s next spring.....hmmmmmm.....Love that hydraulic swim platform........It’s funny there are more than a few heavy hitters over on cobalt chat but the majority are riding boats like mine or sub $100k. To a person they have been happy to have me and SUPER helpful. I’m on a six mile lake and there’s probably a dozen Cobalts running around. The lake is super
i think a 500 hour 2016 A28 in five years can be had for sub $45k. That will be a kick ass last boat
The HYD platform is a game changer... keep feet and legs away from the prop. I like the a25 no need for the 28’. Hmmm maybe in 5 years