Just traded 2016 R5 with 350 Merc. Would do 51 mph in right conditions with 2 passengers. Always did at least 48 mph. Loved the boat. Just traded for r7 surf because we are to old to ski anymoreSouthernboatman wrote: Wed May 03, 2017 6:57 am Posted about new R5 in general area since more new activity there. Buying new r5 now with Volvo 300hp. Appreciate your r5 feedback and experience and engine comments. Thanks.
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Southern hasn't been on since Irma? Not sure why as he was active before that. I sent him a PM last week and have not heard back. I might have his number in the pm though I'll check to see what he's up to.
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Ty so much. Jk.Big Block Power wrote: Sat Dec 16, 2017 2:08 pm Southern hasn't been on since Irma? Not sure why as he was active before that. I sent him a PM last week and have not heard back. I might have his number in the pm though I'll check to see what he's up to.
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.Big Block Power wrote: Sat Dec 16, 2017 2:08 pm Southern hasn't been on since Irma? Not sure why as he was active before that. I sent him a PM last week and have not heard back. I might have his number in the pm though I'll check to see what he's up to.
Any success in contacting him, bbp?
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No and I thought I had his number in a PM but I couldn't find it.AsLan7 wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 10:56 pm.Big Block Power wrote: Sat Dec 16, 2017 2:08 pm Southern hasn't been on since Irma? Not sure why as he was active before that. I sent him a PM last week and have not heard back. I might have his number in the pm though I'll check to see what he's up to.
Any success in contacting him, bbp?
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I can't ever "behind", just not in my nature.
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Yea Driller
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Hint I fixed it to make the sane one look bad.lol it was a bbism again.
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Big Block Power wrote: Sun Jan 07, 2018 12:50 pmHint I fixed it to make the sane one look bad.lol it was a bbism again.
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Not sure that's such a smart move.lol. Oh sane one
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Do you still have the R5 top?2018R7Surf wrote: Sat Dec 16, 2017 1:22 pmJust traded 2016 R5 with 350 Merc. Would do 51 mph in right conditions with 2 passengers. Always did at least 48 mph. Loved the boat. Just traded for r7 surf because we are to old to ski anymoreSouthernboatman wrote: Wed May 03, 2017 6:57 am Posted about new R5 in general area since more new activity there. Buying new r5 now with Volvo 300hp. Appreciate your r5 feedback and experience and engine comments. Thanks.. Btw, I have a new cobalt oem mooring cover and a new top both black if you have need? Both are designed for R5 with arch. Trying to sell right now.
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I sure do. The Bimini top is brand new. The mooring cover was used 2-3 times when it looked like rain. I will pm you my info if you want to discus. Thanks. Jim.RegalBeagle wrote: Sun Jan 21, 2018 8:01 pmDo you still have the R5 top?2018R7Surf wrote: Sat Dec 16, 2017 1:22 pmJust traded 2016 R5 with 350 Merc. Would do 51 mph in right conditions with 2 passengers. Always did at least 48 mph. Loved the boat. Just traded for r7 surf because we are to old to ski anymoreSouthernboatman wrote: Wed May 03, 2017 6:57 am Posted about new R5 in general area since more new activity there. Buying new r5 now with Volvo 300hp. Appreciate your r5 feedback and experience and engine comments. Thanks.. Btw, I have a new cobalt oem mooring cover and a new top both black if you have need? Both are designed for R5 with arch. Trying to sell right now.
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Four Winn 210 (sold)
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Bennington 23SSBXP
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Mastercraft maristar 210 (sold)
Four Winn 210 (sold)
Cobalt 210 (sold)
Cobalt R5 (sold)
Cobalt R7 Surf (sold)
Harris 230 (sold)
Yamaha VX Cruiser HO (2)
Bennington 23SSBXP
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I still have both tops if anyone is interested. I would like to get rid if these so make me an offer. Thank you.2018R7Surf wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2018 7:12 amI sure do. The Bimini top is brand new. The mooring cover was used 2-3 times when it looked like rain. I will pm you my info if you want to discus. Thanks. Jim.RegalBeagle wrote: Sun Jan 21, 2018 8:01 pmDo you still have the R5 top?2018R7Surf wrote: Sat Dec 16, 2017 1:22 pm
Just traded 2016 R5 with 350 Merc. Would do 51 mph in right conditions with 2 passengers. Always did at least 48 mph. Loved the boat. Just traded for r7 surf because we are to old to ski anymore. Btw, I have a new cobalt oem mooring cover and a new top both black if you have need? Both are designed for R5 with arch. Trying to sell right now.
Four Winn 190 (sold)
Mastercraft maristar 210 (sold)
Four Winn 210 (sold)
Cobalt 210 (sold)
Cobalt R5 (sold)
Cobalt R7 Surf (sold)
Harris 230 (sold)
Yamaha VX Cruiser HO (2)
Bennington 23SSBXP
Cobalt R8 Surf
Mastercraft maristar 210 (sold)
Four Winn 210 (sold)
Cobalt 210 (sold)
Cobalt R5 (sold)
Cobalt R7 Surf (sold)
Harris 230 (sold)
Yamaha VX Cruiser HO (2)
Bennington 23SSBXP
Cobalt R8 Surf
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