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by jhnmdahl
Sat Jan 10, 2015 8:53 pm
Forum: Watersports
Topic: Water skis
Replies: 32
Views: 8434

Water skis

Looked at a handful of reviews and stopped by a few shops to pick up water skis last summer, and decided on the HO Burner Pro 67. Ended up getting a bit of a discount on a prior year model with black and white graphics rather than the current black and yellow, and am pretty pleased overall. I wanted...
by jhnmdahl
Sat Jan 10, 2015 8:33 pm
Forum: Towing, Docking, and Anchors
Topic: Anchor line
Replies: 2
Views: 1112

Anchor line

Did some research regarding what best to use as an anchor line, and found a few things: Samson and New England ropes are both top quality, but Samson is somewhat less expensive. Nylon rope is generally preferred for anchoring and docking, as it has more stretch than most other lines and can cushion ...
by jhnmdahl
Sat Jan 10, 2015 8:24 pm
Forum: Towing, Docking, and Anchors
Topic: Bumpers
Replies: 12
Views: 1836

Bumpers

Ended up picking up some Polyform F-1 bumpers based on their reputation and a comparison with the Taylor ones at a local shop. Quality was great, and they look pretty sharp. Pretty pleased overall, but I'd recommend picking up the inflator gadget for a few dollars more, as it took a bit of work to i...
by jhnmdahl
Sat Jan 10, 2015 8:20 pm
Forum: Safety
Topic: Basic safety equipment
Replies: 7
Views: 4512

Basic safety equipment

Made a list of basic safety equipment (not all-inclusive) to ensure a new boat is properly equipped recently, based on a 21-foot inland lake boat. The list of recommended items, compiled from multiple sources, included: Required: A set of type I, II, or III life jackets for each person on board, plu...
by jhnmdahl
Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:47 pm
Forum: Great Lakes
Topic: Erickson marine - Twin Cities, MN
Replies: 0
Views: 767

Erickson marine - Twin Cities, MN

Just worked with Jon Erickson here to order a new Cobalt 210. Pretty happy with the experience, which I expected to be a lot more like buying a car. Good service, good price - I'll have to report back on the boat in April or thereabouts : )

John
by jhnmdahl
Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:30 pm
Forum: A Series
Topic: Cobalt-produced videos of A series (A25, A28, A40)
Replies: 0
Views: 2116

Cobalt-produced videos of A series (A25, A28, A40)

Cobalt A25: Product tour - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U3Vbb5tQvY Music video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdwWmNs-dvo Cobalt A28: Product tour - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq3JJtkF2SE Music video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRETiPUNg-s Cobalt A40: Product tour - https://www.you...
by jhnmdahl
Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:18 pm
Forum: R Series
Topic: Cobalt-produced videos of 296, 302, 336
Replies: 0
Views: 858

Cobalt-produced videos of 296, 302, 336

Cobalt 296: Product tour - Music video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WPJ2ewdXxY Cobalt 302: Product tour - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8BYluk5kkw Music video - Cobalt 336: Product tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xH_FeS2yGo additional video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07J9-ASkWWA
by jhnmdahl
Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:13 pm
Forum: R Series
Topic: Cobalt-produced videos of Cobalt R3, R5, R7
Replies: 15
Views: 2376

Cobalt-produced videos of Cobalt R3, R5, R7

Cobalt R3 videos: Product tour - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg29O49-xfA Music video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jOJTiIVOjM Cobalt R5 videos: Product tour - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tizu0h5CdeU Music video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adp_sLbGYhk Cobalt R7 videos: Product tour...
by jhnmdahl
Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:09 pm
Forum: 10, CS Series
Topic: Cobalt-produced videos of Cobalt 200, 210, and 220
Replies: 0
Views: 1078

Cobalt-produced videos of Cobalt 200, 210, and 220

Cobalt 200: music video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-RzXcrQq8c product tour - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5aa8fX9VTI Cobalt 210: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQb_EFHDP5k Cobalt 220: music video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4e_KNYCe3Y tour - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhRgc8...
by jhnmdahl
Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:03 pm
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Cobalt boats introduction video
Replies: 1
Views: 369

Cobalt boats introduction video

An 18-minute professionally-produced video on Cobalt's boats and company:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHioD4x8_mk

And a shorter video on the people and town behind Cobalt boats:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx9x0poBYDI
by jhnmdahl
Thu Jan 08, 2015 11:05 am
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Changes for 2015
Replies: 1
Views: 556

Changes for 2015

The new brochure for 2015 Cobalt boats includes the recently released A40, although the 232, 242, 262, and 276 have disappeared from the bowrider lineup. Consequently, the 232, 242, and 262 were removed from the WSS watersport series, although the R3 and R7 were added to the Cobalt WSS lineup. Edge ...
by jhnmdahl
Thu Jan 08, 2015 10:43 am
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: Article on Marker One introduction
Replies: 8
Views: 1887

Article on Marker One introduction

A nice article on the new Marker One pontoons made by Cobalt, with some new photos. Looks a lot like a Cobalt on the inside, less so on the outside:

http://www.pdbmagazine.com/2014/09/the-low-down-on-the