Hello from Lake of the Ozarks

ggrif · Post by **ggrif** » Sat Dec 14, 2019 7:33 pm

Just bought a "new" to me 1998 Cobalt 272. Great shape for its age. Interior is really nice, no weather cracking. Has the 7.4 volvo penta duoprop. High output motor(385 hp), with captains call exhaust and 378 hours. Will need a good wet sand/ buff on the back(something I seriously enjoy), a stereo, and fix the motor hatch-that thing is heavy!! Already have a new bilge pump.
Sat for several years, previous owner said it was used a little yearly-last license was 2013. Got to drive it about 10 miles then watched a mechanic winterize on my lift.....Can't wait for it to warm up. Till then on nice days I can "play". Will always be something to do... We were pretty convinced we wanted a crownline, and there are plenty around here. Then I saw this Cobalt. Love the lines, the look , the interior.
Not talking badly about the crownline, but I feel like this boat is just so well built. Quality.

Big Block Power · Post by **Big Block Power** » Sat Dec 14, 2019 8:28 pm

Welcome and congrats. Can't wait to see you bring her to her glory!

cmattj · Post by **cmattj** » Sat Dec 14, 2019 9:57 pm

Welcome from California! Great size for your lake.
Question on your bunks as they seem slightly short? Do you have plans to mov the hoist forward? I see it a tight slip.

akorcovelos · Post by **akorcovelos** » Sat Dec 14, 2019 10:59 pm

She’s a stunner! Welcome aboard! I’ll be down there for the shootout with my 252, maybe we’ll see you. I can spot a Cobalt out of crowed!

Ytmsn · Post by **Ytmsn** » Sun Dec 15, 2019 7:57 am

Welcome from Oklahoma! Don't worry about Matt, hes always spotting thing nobody else would ever notice!
Looking forward to the restoration and your right. You just bought twice the boat from what you were looking at.

Ako if your going to LOTO are you going to come to TRL too in July? You better you dawg.. We need you there!

ggrif · Post by **ggrif** » Sun Dec 15, 2019 8:08 am

Well ya. I bought a 27’ boat and have a 24 foot slip. So she’s a little big for the dock. I’ve already talked to a lift guy here and he’s gonna come lo at it.
The good thing is I live here full time, so I see her everyday The bad thing is I live here full time, and get to see her, but can’t use her....

tgrace98 · Post by **tgrace98** » Sun Dec 15, 2019 9:09 am

Welcome from just down the stream at Table Rock! Nice looking 272. Since you live there full time and get to stare at it let's see some more pics. And I guess I should say some snow pics since we have weather blowing through today

rgregory · Post by **rgregory** » Sun Dec 15, 2019 1:09 pm

Welcome neighbor, we live at the 9.5mm on Horseshoe Bend. Great boat, you are going to love it!!

ggrif · Post by **ggrif** » Sun Dec 15, 2019 3:59 pm

Rgregory , we r at the 9 mile marker on the “bend”
Small world.

Big Block Power · Post by **Big Block Power** » Sun Dec 15, 2019 5:31 pm

ggrif wrote: Sun Dec 15, 2019 3:59 pm Rgregory , we r at the 9 mile marker on the “bend”
Small world.

9.5mm

Just think your only a millimeter away

akorcovelos · Post by **akorcovelos** » Sun Dec 15, 2019 11:15 pm

Ytmsn wrote: Sun Dec 15, 2019 7:57 am Welcome from Oklahoma! Don't worry about Matt, hes always spotting thing nobody else would ever notice!
Looking forward to the restoration and your right. You just bought twice the boat from what you were looking at.

Ako if your going to LOTO are you going to come to TRL too in July? You better you dawg.. We need you there!

I’m still up in the air on TRL right now. I’m supposed to go to India for work in that general time frame, but the dates aren’t firmed up yet. If I don’t get there this year I will next year for sure.

Big Block Power · Post by **Big Block Power** » Mon Dec 16, 2019 6:10 am

akorcovelos wrote: Sun Dec 15, 2019 11:15 pm
Ytmsn wrote: Sun Dec 15, 2019 7:57 am Welcome from Oklahoma! Don't worry about Matt, hes always spotting thing nobody else would ever notice!
Looking forward to the restoration and your right. You just bought twice the boat from what you were looking at.

Ako if your going to LOTO are you going to come to TRL too in July? You better you dawg.. We need you there!
I’m still up in the air on TRL right now. I’m supposed to go to India for work in that general time frame, but the dates aren’t firmed up yet. If I don’t get there this year I will next year for sure.

Awesome so you will be there for 2020

Lockey14s · Post by **Lockey14s** » Mon Dec 16, 2019 10:03 am

Nice 272! bet she rides like a dream

AsLan7 · Post by **AsLan7** » Mon Dec 16, 2019 10:54 am

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Thanks for posting pics ggrif...and welcome aboard mate!

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Mike in SC · Post by **Mike in SC** » Wed Dec 18, 2019 5:06 pm

Great looking boat! I agree on the Crownline, I was looking for a boat, saw a Crownline in perfect condition, a beautiful boat...found an older Cobalt and am very happy with it. Enjoy your boat! This forum has some good info available from the members.

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