Cobalt Boats Forum

The glass shop basically stood on the outdrive and no flex in the transom. May be some very mild delaminating, but he really couldn’t say for sure. Entire rest of the boat seems solid. Mechanically she is perfect. I had that checked out as well. Paid $14900 for her. She also came with a new $2500 ...

Just bought my 1st Cobalt. Have been boat owner for 30 years and this is my 1st encounter with a gel coat issue. 2001 Cobalt 246. Bought it off is a lift and didn’t notice some gel coat cracks on back of transom. Get the boat a started to clean her up, and discovered that the entire boat has some ...

Very true, sounds like it would be much more desirable if it was a 1997 or 1998 with fuel injection. I think someone mentioned that in 1996 it would still have the composite stringers, but still the wooden transom. THX for reply. That must have something to do with the weight of the boat and the ...

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So glad you found us jp19...

Not sure about the certification plate change but I will say that having both carbureted and fuel injected boats; hands down fuel injected for the ease of starting, reliability, and ease of use.

We have owned both Merc and VP. No issues with either at our marina ...

I have been boating for 30+ years and preparing to purchase my 1st Cobalt. I have been looking at tow different boats here in the area over the past couple of weeks and I will be preparing to go look at them this weekend. Just have a couple of questions.

1st boat - 1996 232 BR w/7.4 carb ...