Introduction from Gig Harbor WA - 2012 Cobalt 273

[Xman214]

Greetings,

After some delay here is my introduction after I joined the forum last summer.

We live with my family in Gig Harbor WA which is just north of Tacoma WA on Puget Sound. We moved back to Washington State after I retired from the Navy. I have always wanted a boat however being in the service made that tough so now I am in a position to really enjoy boating. We started off looking at smaller boats but realized that we needed a boat we could take out on Puget Sound when the seas could get a little rough as well have a little protection from the elements since we also planned on using the boat for trips up to the San Juan Islands, recreational salmon fishing during the later summer/fall and a onboard head/bathroom (wife requirement.) We did not want a cruiser since we like to tow skiers and tubers.

Long story short we went to the Seattle Boat Show last January and really liked the Cobalt brand well above others however they were not making cuddy cabins anymore so we started looking at the used market. After a long search we found a 2012 273 here in Washington that we loved, had approximately 250 hours on it, a new trailer and was in great condition. We able to take it out in the late summer and early fall a few times however this coming spring we will moor it locally (with a lift) for ease of access and enjoyment. After a proper renaming ceremony the Cobalt was rechristened 'Wicked.'

I appreciate all the input I received from the forum when I was making my decision to buy this particular boat and look forward to many other recommendations from the enthusiastic members of the cobalt chat forum.


Xman214

[cmattj]

Welcome from California!! Timeless white with the boot strip. That’s awesome along with the story line you have.
Meet have s few 273 owners here along with the 263 as well.

Get your captains report ready as where gonna want to hear about Power... speed... Resturant favorites etc!

[Big Block Power]

Welcome from Wisconsin. I love seeing pictures from your part of the country.

[tgrace98]

Great welcome post and pictures!

Welcome from St Louis! Glad you found us. I can’t wait to hear more about your boating adventures on the puget sound.

[Bobo87]

Howdy Xman from Texas. Love the Washington State sticker. We are huge Mike Leach fans.

[AsLan7]

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Thanks for the update xman214. Great pictures. You're gonna love the cuddy!

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[akorcovelos]

Welcome from Illinois, great looking boat. Let's see some cabin pics!

[Ytmsn]

Welcome from Oklahoma! I'm digging your handle and your boat! And I'm glad you came out of the lurking shadows and jumped in. We look forward to hearing and seeing more of your boat travels.
A 273 with a 260 series hull, what's not to loce?

[jma2@fuse.net]

Beautiful boat! Love the Coug sticker!

[no_rulz25]

Welcome from Florida! Lived up there in Port Orchard from '11-'15. Gig Harbor is an awesome area and we used to frequent Tide's, great place.

[Big Block Power]

Welcome from Florida! Lived up there in Port Orchard from '11-'15. Gig Harbor is an awesome area and we used to frequent Tide's, great place.

Hey hi rulz. We need some southern picks!!!! Good to hear from you again .

[no_rulz25]

Welcome from Florida! Lived up there in Port Orchard from '11-'15. Gig Harbor is an awesome area and we used to frequent Tide's, great place.

Hey hi rulz. We need some southern picks!!!! Good to hear from you again .

It may be a little bit. Supposed to be close to 70 this weekend but mostly cloudy. I'll see what I can do.

[Driller]

Welcome from Austin, TX. Good to have you onboard.

[trs23]

welcome from Seattle! We spend almost all of our time on Lake Washington, although went out to the sound one day last summer.

[Big Block Power]

welcome from Seattle! We spend almost all of our time on Lake Washington, although went out to the sound one day last summer.

Glad you posted I think I was getting you two mixed up. Great to have both of you posting.