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Jeniper74 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:31 pm The guy sent me a buch of pics i would like to share with you guys.

Jeniper74 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:29 pm Ive owned 5 boats. 4 mercusers and 1 OMC. The OMC was a nightmare on the back of a 21' Donzi...89 i think. Mostly alphas abd one bravo. Never any issues with the mercs.

Getting back to this 263 on Facebook. The guy is out of Georga via Ft Lauderdale FL. Says he buys and sells Cobalts
I talked to him today and he claims its a fresh water boat. Says its out of Tennessee but it has North Carolina tags on it. Nice enough guy but it looks like a salt water boat to me. Im a midwest OCD guy looking.for something clean. The trailer has a sticker from a New Jersey on it. By the looks of the drive im betting its a salt water boat. Everything im reading it says to avoid salt water boats at all costs.
Im not feeling this one.
Thoughts guys? How do I post pictures by the way??

Jeniper74 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 8:41 am Looks salty to me?

AsLan7 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 12:13 pm .
Sure is.
Not a saltwater fan myself. I’ve seen firsthand what it does to my other family members boats...as meticulous as they are at taking care of them.
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Jeniper74 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 1:27 pm

AsLan7 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 12:13 pm .
Sure is.
Not a saltwater fan myself. I’ve seen firsthand what it does to my other family members boats...as meticulous as they are at taking care of them.
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How do you feel about the price point for what your seeing ?
Hes not willing to move much on the price.

Can you also tell me how the cockpit layout works for you? How many people can you comfortably put on her?

AsLan7 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 1:42 pm

Jeniper74 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 1:27 pm

AsLan7 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 12:13 pm .
Sure is.
Not a saltwater fan myself. I’ve seen firsthand what it does to my other family members boats...as meticulous as they are at taking care of them.
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How do you feel about the price point for what your seeing ?
Hes not willing to move much on the price.

Can you also tell me how the cockpit layout works for you? How many people can you comfortably put on her?

The seller’s price is high but in this market they just might get that price.
If you want a project boat then this is your baby.
The roller trailer will leave hook marks in the hull. You’ll want a bunk trailer for longer storage so factor that into your cost.
You’ll curse yourself removing and occasionally snapping off rusty bolts as you work on her.
The outdrive is a mess. It’s more than just galvanic corrosion.
Are you mechanically inclined to do all that? (( or do you have a buddy who will?)

Again I’m not a saltwater fan at even the lowest price point. Just too much work.

I’ve had 12-16 persons on our 262 and 11-13 on our 263. We look like a refugee boat. But when you get them all out tubing at once it frees things up. Regular loads are 8-10 comfortably. The wrap around seating with the transom filler cushion (a must IMHO) is the bomb. 4-6 in the bow and the rest in the cockpit. I’m a big fan of the center walk through with horseshoe seating. You can really balance the load well and pack ‘em in. After 2007, rear side entry models became the norm.

Our 263 has the extra extended swim platform. Our 262 did not. It’s one of my favorite features and would not own another Cobalt without one. It really extends your space and play area.


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