Cobalt Boats Forum

Yeah that seemed excessive (crazy) to me too. The quote for just putty and a keel guard was $700. I'd pretty much made up my mind at that point so didn't bother shopping around.

I live in Nashville. Was going to need to have it shipped out. Once I factored that cost of that and the $1400 quote I got to repair the damage it didn’t make sense unless I was in love. I wasn’t. It was for sale for almost 3 months. He was asking top dollar for it which may explain why it took so ...

Very late to the party here but had a follow up question if anyone is still around.

Looks like that letter back from the Cobalt worker suggests that fiberglass stringers were standard after 1994 with the exception of the 190 in 1996. But the Cobalt brochures themselves have fiberglass stringers as ...

Looks like he sold it yesterday. It was in Northridge, California.

Decided to walk away again today. Something just feels wrong about it. Could just be a false gut feeling but couldn't ignore it. The hunt continues. Thanks to all for the helpful advice and expertise. If anyone sees something pop up for sale please let me know!

Thanks everyone. I'm going back in the morning to see it again. I'll do my best to check transom and stringers but I don't have any experience with this outside of watching a couple of youtube videos. Not all spots on the transom that thud are necessarily rotten, correct? I've heard its best to ...

I’ll ask about beaching it. So you don’t feel like there’s any chance moisture/rot in the hull has become an issue based on that photo?

Thank you for the input. I don’t believe the outdrive and this are related. He had it in for maintenance and the mechanic (who I’ve spoken with) told him he needed a new one. He was genuinely surprised when I showed him the photo. I had to get on my back to see it. Something he hasn’t tried to do in ...

New member here. Need some expert opinion!

I’ve been shopping for a classical Cobalt for a couple of months and thought I had finally found the one. 1990 21br. Owner has had it for 25 years. No expense spared. All records. Outdrive brand new, controls, linkage all new. Reupholstered 5 years ago and ...