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by dsthomas
Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:01 pm
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Surf model buying advice
Replies: 10
Views: 933

Re: Surf model buying advice

We have the Prizma tower and it looks so cool especially when all lit up. However, we have had a problem with it shaking a lot in choppy water. Dealer installed some anti sway bars and I've noticed all the 2023-24 models have them already installed. Lots of people have complained about the shaking. ...
by dsthomas
Wed Oct 18, 2023 8:23 am
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Surf model buying advice
Replies: 10
Views: 933

Re: Surf model buying advice

So I have an R8S and I came from an R7S... If you want something that will really let you surf without having to make any modifications like adding a fat-sac or wave shaper then you will have to buy an even series surf model. The odd series surf boats throw a wave but if you are 200 lbs or over it c...
by dsthomas
Fri Sep 22, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: Surf Series and WSS Watersport Series
Topic: Prisma tower logo lights
Replies: 4
Views: 1586

Re: Prisma tower logo lights

LOL... I have 2022 R8S and I can confirm you are a little crazy, but no more than the rest of us. The logo on the inside doesn't light up. On our 2020 R7S I believe it did though. I'm have some trouble with my under water lights. The right light changes to the color I tell it to. The left one does n...
by dsthomas
Wed Sep 13, 2023 8:20 am
Forum: Surf Series and WSS Watersport Series
Topic: Surf System not activating
Replies: 10
Views: 961

Re: Surf System not activating

I would reach out to your dealer, you could try updating the Garmen systems.
by dsthomas
Thu Sep 07, 2023 2:53 pm
Forum: R Series
Topic: Brand New R8 - First Winterization
Replies: 9
Views: 649

Re: Brand New R8 - First Winterization

Beautiful boat! Do you need to do anything with the three ballast pumps?
by dsthomas
Wed Sep 06, 2023 7:22 pm
Forum: R Series
Topic: Purchasing Discounts
Replies: 93
Views: 13153

Re: Purchasing Discounts

My dealer is advertising "BIG DISCOUNTS" what ever that means... I do know they have a full lot, including a 2022 R6 Surf my friend is trying to sell and it's been on the lot for about a year now.
by dsthomas
Sat Sep 02, 2023 1:24 pm
Forum: Interesting/Amusing/Other Boat Ads
Topic: Not a bow thruster, thoughts?
Replies: 7
Views: 3570

Re: Not a bow thruster, thoughts?

While interesting, I somewhat fail to see the point. If I'm going to lose tracking while docking, it's the bow of my boat that goes off course and where id appreciate a thruster. The stern is mostly fairly easy to kick sideways when caught in the wind. I agree, what's the point of having it in the ...
by dsthomas
Sat Sep 02, 2023 1:20 pm
Forum: Safety
Topic: Red Flags
Replies: 16
Views: 2009

Re: Red Flags

In Mo the flags have always been orange and I feel like people are pretty good at using them. The problem is other boaters basically ignore them. What I hate is when we have a skier and a boat follows in our wake. It's very unsafe and it happens frequently.
by dsthomas
Fri Sep 01, 2023 8:24 am
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Picked up a 242
Replies: 8
Views: 596

Re: Picked up a 242

NIce! 242 was our first boat, not as fancy as that, but we loved it. Great find!
by dsthomas
Thu Aug 31, 2023 4:05 pm
Forum: R Series
Topic: Waves/comfort on R6 Surf when not surfing
Replies: 8
Views: 707

Re: Waves/comfort on R6 Surf when not surfing

I don't know price wise what they are asking for on the R6 surfs. My friend is selling his. Boat is immaculate it's a 2022 and has very low hours. The boat was kept on a lift It has many bells and whistles. You'd have to travel as the dealer he is selling it through is in Missouri and I'm guessing y...
by dsthomas
Thu Aug 31, 2023 2:27 pm
Forum: R Series
Topic: Waves/comfort on R6 Surf when not surfing
Replies: 8
Views: 707

Re: Waves/comfort on R6 Surf when not surfing

We have an R8S. It's awesome! With that being said; I wouldn't own a non surf even model R boat (no offense to those that do they are fine boats). The odd series boats I think just look better, they get better GPH. They are tried and true, etc. So if you just want to upgrade then find a nice used R5...
by dsthomas
Tue Aug 15, 2023 1:45 pm
Forum: Surf Series and WSS Watersport Series
Topic: 2018 R7 Surf - electronic issues??
Replies: 15
Views: 1761

Re: 2018 R7 Surf - electronic issues??

I'm 6'2" 250 and I was able to surf without the rope on our R7... It helped if we had more people near the stern. If it was just our family we had a fatsac we filled with water and that made it perfect. I really miss that seat on the starboard side. I wish the R8 had some sort of back rest ther...
by dsthomas
Sun Aug 13, 2023 12:06 pm
Forum: Surf Series and WSS Watersport Series
Topic: Wave Customization 2023 R8 Surf
Replies: 12
Views: 1462

Re: Wave Customization 2023 R8 Surf

Yes all the seating is on the port side. So maybe try no ballast on the port side?
by dsthomas
Sun Aug 13, 2023 12:02 pm
Forum: Surf Series and WSS Watersport Series
Topic: Silly question on sea deck letters on swim step R8 Surf
Replies: 7
Views: 766

Re: Silly question on sea deck letters on swim step R8 Surf

Yes for the first three years everything is under warranty. I'm sure they will say you hit it with your surf board or something 🙄.