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WOW Cobalt has discontinued the A25 and A28!!
Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 7:37 am
by gdane
Wonder what Cobalt /Malibu are up to? Interesting to see the replacement models?
Re: WOW Cobalt has discontinued the A25 and A28!!
Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 8:10 am
by Tuscany
Old news. Outdated and 10 years out of style.
The replacement is the R series.
The next step (prediction) is dumping the A40, and the new A36. Both are simply out of style with no real market.
I guess I’m hung up on my next boat further down the road, Formula, but that boat company is LOCKED in on what’s hot and what’s coming. Cobalt is in a tail spin after their premium bowriders, and hopefully the young minds at Malibu straighten out their future engineering investments.
Re: WOW Cobalt has discontinued the A25 and A28!!
Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 8:16 am
by cmattj
Tuscany wrote: Tue May 22, 2018 8:10 am
Old news. Outdated and out of style.
Well , T landed that plane
Yep things come and go.. let's have a moment of silence for the A series hydraulic swim platform.
That was very cool
Re: WOW Cobalt has discontinued the A25 and A28!!
Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 8:19 am
by gdane
Tuscany I grew up on a Formula My Dad had one on Lake Texoma when I was growing up. Tried to buy a Formula but closest dealer is on Lake of the Ozarks and wont come to Table Rock to service. Have to trailer to them.
Re: WOW Cobalt has discontinued the A25 and A28!!
Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 8:20 am
by gdane
Cmatt, The Hydraulic swim platform is an option on the R30 and R36.
Re: WOW Cobalt has discontinued the A25 and A28!!
Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 8:27 am
by Tuscany
A series = grampa boat.
Theorizing before I get myself in trouble at the store.
Old money spenders are no longer a player because are being taken over by young money that spends freely.. Lots and lots of young tech money, and they won’t be buying A series Cobalts.
Personally, I see Malibu and other sport boats as the hot boat for young singles/couples choice. Formula and others like it positioned to attract the 40-50 year old buyer.
Same problem here Gdane. They have to expand their network, but I think they’re business model encompasses coastal regions, and not inland water. That’s where the fast cash resides.
Re: WOW Cobalt has discontinued the A25 and A28!!
Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 8:35 am
by cmattj
gdane wrote: Tue May 22, 2018 8:20 am
Cmatt, The Hydraulic swim platform is an option on the R30 and R36.
Nice as it should be..
Re: WOW Cobalt has discontinued the A25 and A28!!
Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 8:50 am
by cmattj
Tuscany wrote: Tue May 22, 2018 8:27 am
A series = grampa boat.
Theorizing before I get myself in trouble at the store.
Old money spenders are no longer a player because are being taken over by young money that spends freely.. Lots and lots of young tech money, and they won’t be buying A series Cobalts.
Personally, I see Malibu and other sport boats as the hot boat for young singles/couples choice. Formula and others like it positioned to attract the 40-50 year old buyer.
Same problem here Gdane. They have to expand their network, but I think they’re business model encompasses coastal regions, and not inland water. That’s where the fast cash resides.
Well said T
as markets capture relative buying tendaceys.
Salt vs freshwater.. small bodies of water vs large. Median income and registration of recreational items.
Why are Formula , Cobalt and Chris craft the most common Boat in Lake Tahoe?
Probably as T stated. Big $$
Why are Ski boats at 200K? My guess is 30 year loans
Re: WOW Cobalt has discontinued the A25 and A28!!
Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 8:54 am
by mtwbldr
I would agree with you Tuscany. We love our A25 but if buying new today would land on the R7 between the 2 likely. Although I will say we do love the hydraulic swim platform. I'm interested in what Malibu will bring to the table with Cobalt, with the exception of styling since the surf series is already a hit. Malibu has more to learn from Cobalt in terms of ride and comfort. I'm also a fan of sport boats as we love our water sports but personally would be in a Nautique before a Malibu.
Re: WOW Cobalt has discontinued the A25 and A28!!
Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 5:32 pm
by Table Rockin
I still say the A28 is the sexiest bowrider under 30' ever made. Money aside, id take it over the r7 everytime.
Re: WOW Cobalt has discontinued the A25 and A28!!
Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 7:49 pm
by Big Block Power
Table Rockin wrote: Tue May 22, 2018 5:32 pm
I still say the A28 is the sexiest bowrider under 30' ever made. Money aside, id take it over the r7 everytime.
I agree with you. They are sexy!
Re: WOW Cobalt has discontinued the A25 and A28!!
Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 9:39 pm
by tgrace98
Table Rockin wrote: Tue May 22, 2018 5:32 pm
I still say the A28 is the sexiest bowrider under 30' ever made. Money aside, id take it over the r7 everytime.
I completely agree. As soon as I can find a A28 under 100k. Might be time to think about an upgrade
Re: WOW Cobalt has discontinued the A25 and A28!!
Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 9:51 pm
by Fun2Fish
tgrace98 wrote: Tue May 22, 2018 9:39 pm
Table Rockin wrote: Tue May 22, 2018 5:32 pm
I still say the A28 is the sexiest bowrider under 30' ever made. Money aside, id take it over the r7 everytime.
I completely agree. As soon as I can find a A28 under 100k. Might be time to think about an upgrade
Just trying to help.
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http://www.boats.com/power-boats/2013-c ... wTXn4hOk1I
Re: WOW Cobalt has discontinued the A25 and A28!!
Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 9:53 pm
by Big Block Power
Love the boat but not the interior color.
Re: WOW Cobalt has discontinued the A25 and A28!!
Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 9:55 pm
by Fun2Fish
Big Block Power wrote: Tue May 22, 2018 9:53 pm
Love the boat but not the interior color.
I agree, just posted another saying make an offer.
