New Memeber of The Family

[NautiGirl]

Katie and I wanted to introduce a new member of the family. Before anyone freaks out I did not slip one past the goalie. We did however part ways with our 2007 222. She was a great boat. 6.2 Merc, Captains Call, we installed Seadek, new Stereo, Flag Pole. A lot of blood - literally my blood - sweat and tears in that boat.

We had not really been shopping, but a few weeks ago Katie found a listing for a R5 in Nashville - which isn't far from us. It ticked a lot of boxes, 8.2 Big Block, Arch, Trim Tabs, Updated Interior. Basically everything other than captains call.

I gave Katie an ultimatum, sell our boat and we could talk seriously about brining the R5 home. Lesson learned, never give Katie a challenge. We took the 222 out for a prospective buyer Sunday morning, he purchased it as we pulled back into the Marina after a 15min ride. By Sunday afternoon I was making a handshake deal on our new 2017 R5.

This will be the third Cobalt in the Family.

97 190 - Best Boat Cobalt ever Made confirmed by Rick at the factory tour.
2017 222
and now a 2017 R5.

No name yet, against my better judgement I am going to say suggestions welcome.

[NautiGirl]

Mr. Nauti forgot to follow the rules...pics or it didn't happen!

[NautiGirl]

Also John BBP has approved a name change. Can you please update our account to NautiBigBlockPower?

It took a lot of convincing, a few Irish Car Bombs and a can or two of Eazy Cheese, but he has approved our entry into his secret Black Big Block Boat Society.

[AsLan7]

Also John BBP has approved a name change. Can you please update our account to NautiBigBlockPower?

It took a lot of convincing, a few Irish Car Bombs and a can or two of Eazy Cheese, but he has approved our entry into his secret Black Big Block Boat Society.

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Awesome

[dustinm]

congrats!!

[milkerson10]

Awesome new Boat for you!!!

[jhnmdahl]

Also John BBP has approved a name change. Can you please update our account to NautiBigBlockPower?

It took a lot of convincing, a few Irish Car Bombs and a can or two of Eazy Cheese, but he has approved our entry into his secret Black Big Block Boat Society.

Looks like I can actually do this, but you'd have to type in BigBlockPower as part of your name every time you log in

I think the R5 from that era is a fantastic value compared to anything else on the market for a family boat. Someday I may do the same thing, except I'd be moving up closer to four feet.

[kas232ca]

Let's see more photos of the R5!!

[Krob1114]

Way to go Katie. Get her done.
Congratulations.

[Canterbury]

The 222 is super sharp looking in Red, but the new R5 looks sweet as well.

How do I get details on this 4B's Society? Mine is a 220 with a yellow boot and an 8.1 GXi.

[NautiGirl]

Also John BBP has approved a name change. Can you please update our account to NautiBigBlockPower?

It took a lot of convincing, a few Irish Car Bombs and a can or two of Eazy Cheese, but he has approved our entry into his secret Black Big Block Boat Society.

Looks like I can actually do this, but you'd have to type in BigBlockPower as part of your name every time you log in

I think the R5 from that era is a fantastic value compared to anything else on the market for a family boat. Someday I may do the same thing, except I'd be moving up closer to four feet.

Fine fine, no on the name change I get it.

I am happy we ended up /w an R series, and really the last year Cobalt was Cobalt. No one likes Malibu. Cant wait to get out and boat. Wait did I just say that out loud?

[NautiGirl]

The 222 is super sharp looking in Red, but the new R5 looks sweet as well.

How do I get details on this 4B's Society? Mine is a 220 with a yellow boot and an 8.1 GXi.

As a new member of the society I dont think I am allowed to invite others. Big Block Power should be able to extend an invite. The yellow Boat could be a sticking point but you can try to talk him into it.