Cobalt Boats Forum

That is a good looking boat!

Eventually you will have to replace the interior in any boat. I replaced mine in my '98 202cs when it was about 15 years old. I replaced it exactly like original and the replacement interior is holding up really well, and the boat looks like new. It wasn't too expensive and not a big deal. I've kept ...

I don't know much about the 190 because I have a rare Cobalt '98 inboard tournament ski boat (202cs). What I can say is that I've owned my boat since new and it has been a fabulous boat. The build quality is excellent, particularly the hull, and I believe my boat will last as long as I want it to ...

Travis, I just logged on for the first time in a while and saw your message. I’m glad you bought the boat. Even with a bad engine you got a great deal, and it is worth putting money into it because nothing else is comparable quality. A Ski Nautique is the closest, but your boat will last forever ...

Thanks. Me, too.

My understanding is that the 202cs came with two different engines. Mine has the Pleasurecraft GT40, which is a 310 hp Ford 351. It has been a fabulous engine and the boat has tons of power. It will pull barefoot skiers with no problem, which I think is the ultimate test. That being said, it is not ...

If I pass a surf boat coming the opposite direction in a river in my inboard 202CS, I pretty much have to stop. The waves are so steep with a short interval that I get pounded if I can't get more than about 100' away. I'll stop even if I'm pulling a skier.

After reading this thread, I'm surprised that I may be in second place. I bought my '98 202CS new in '97. Never saw a reason to change. Went skiing yesterday. Here's a couple pics from a week ago.

I found the listing on Craig's List and it looks like a very nice boat. I've never seen one offered for that much money, but given the price of new boats and the quality of this model in particular, I think it is worth every penny. It may become a classic, and it certainly is the most beautiful ...

The first thing I would check is your transmission fluid level. Mine was leaking and when it got low it would slip. I changed the front seal and stopped the leaking, and it has been performing fine since then. Some people advised that once it slipped, then it would be damaged. I thought I would give ...