Just purchased a 2008 252 (pics attached) I was in the market for a nice family day boat big enough to hold two families. Went and looked at a chaparral, searay sundeck and a Yamaha 242 jet boat. I took this out for a sea trial with the broker yesterday and was so impressed with the quality and craftsmanship of this boat I sealed the deal even though it didn't come with a trailer like I need for family vacations. She's powered by a brand new Volvo penta 8.1 with less than 5 hours. I'm sure I'll be browsing this site all day for tips/hacks on how to care for her. Feel free to post any below. Thanks again for this forum much appreciated from a first time boat owner!!
New member in NY 2008 252
New member in NY 2008 252
Hi All,
Just purchased a 2008 252 (pics attached) I was in the market for a nice family day boat big enough to hold two families. Went and looked at a chaparral, searay sundeck and a Yamaha 242 jet boat. I took this out for a sea trial with the broker yesterday and was so impressed with the quality and craftsmanship of this boat I sealed the deal even though it didn't come with a trailer like I need for family vacations. She's powered by a brand new Volvo penta 8.1 with less than 5 hours. I'm sure I'll be browsing this site all day for tips/hacks on how to care for her. Feel free to post any below. Thanks again for this forum much appreciated from a first time boat owner!!

Just purchased a 2008 252 (pics attached) I was in the market for a nice family day boat big enough to hold two families. Went and looked at a chaparral, searay sundeck and a Yamaha 242 jet boat. I took this out for a sea trial with the broker yesterday and was so impressed with the quality and craftsmanship of this boat I sealed the deal even though it didn't come with a trailer like I need for family vacations. She's powered by a brand new Volvo penta 8.1 with less than 5 hours. I'm sure I'll be browsing this site all day for tips/hacks on how to care for her. Feel free to post any below. Thanks again for this forum much appreciated from a first time boat owner!!
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
- AsLan7
- Fleet Admiral

- Posts: 11486
- Joined: Sat Jul 29, 2017 10:58 am
- Location: Erie PA
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Been thanked: 5 times
- Contact:
Re: New member in NY 2008 252
.
Thanks for the intro JustinR. So glad you found us.
You are going to love that extra extended swim platform. Makes the boat seem much roomier on the water.
And welcome aboard mate!
.
Thanks for the intro JustinR. So glad you found us.
You are going to love that extra extended swim platform. Makes the boat seem much roomier on the water.
And welcome aboard mate!
.
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
2002 Cobalt 262
&
2005 Cobalt 263
496 MagHO
(sold )
Erie, PA
Currently boatless (for now)
will fly for food
(CChat moderator)
&
2005 Cobalt 263
496 MagHO
(sold )
Erie, PA
Currently boatless (for now)
will fly for food
(CChat moderator)
-
NautiWeasel
- Captain

- Posts: 281
- Joined: Mon Jul 11, 2022 1:10 pm
- Location: Topeka, KS
- Has thanked: 2 times
- Contact:
Re: New member in NY 2008 252
Very nice!
Greg,
Nauti Weasel
2014 Cobalt 242 w/380hp Volvo Penta
SOLD: 2007 Rinker Captiva 192 w/200 hp Volvo
SOLD: 2005 Beachcomber Islander 26 pontoon w/90 hp Merc.
Nauti Weasel
2014 Cobalt 242 w/380hp Volvo Penta
SOLD: 2007 Rinker Captiva 192 w/200 hp Volvo
SOLD: 2005 Beachcomber Islander 26 pontoon w/90 hp Merc.
- kas232ca
- Rear Admiral

- Posts: 670
- Joined: Wed Nov 14, 2018 5:50 pm
- Location: San Clemente, CA
- Contact:
Re: New member in NY 2008 252
Looks great! Nice new engine is a plus too. Any idea what happened to the original?
2006 Cobalt 232 8.1 420hp.
Lake Havasu, AZ
Lake Havasu, AZ
-
BudtheThirsty
- Ensign

- Posts: 17
- Joined: Tue Jun 29, 2021 1:49 pm
- Location: Arkansas
- Contact:
- Krob1114
- Vice Admiral

- Posts: 1876
- Joined: Sun Jun 09, 2019 8:03 am
- Location: Greer’s Ferry Lake, AR
- Contact:
Re: New member in NY 2008 252
Great boat. First time boat owner? LOL. I wish I had the time to post all of our mistakes made the first year.
Welcome.
Welcome.
2019 Cobalt R3 @ Greers Ferry Lake, AR
Home in Hernando, MS
Home in Hernando, MS
- Big Block Power
- Fleet Admiral

- Posts: 17930
- Joined: Sat May 07, 2016 8:05 pm
- Location: Neenah,Wi
- Contact:
Re: New member in NY 2008 252
Nice congrats 
03Cobalt220 8.1gxi DP
"Kids in Tow2"
"Pot The Jus" Originator :-)
Neenah Wi
#ItsBu'sfault
#FARCON Marine CC Core!
"Kids in Tow2"
"Pot The Jus" Originator :-)
Neenah Wi
#ItsBu'sfault
#FARCON Marine CC Core!
Re: New member in NY 2008 252
Bought this thru a broker. He told me second owner just wanted something new with a warranty. Not sure what but something forced his hand on the salekas232ca wrote: Thu Jun 15, 2023 4:55 pm Looks great! Nice new engine is a plus too. Any idea what happened to the original?
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 7 guests