Anyone else out there into boats?
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2112
Blue/white 06'
extrap
GT Owner
Another Cobalt owner here: 2007 Cobalt 226 ... Alex Barry of Cobalt told me this was one of the last five 226 hulls Cobalt still had when their fiscal year ended, and their bean counters said they had to call them 07's, even though everything I've found online says the 226 ended in '06. Also a big block Merc 496 (8.1L) Bravo III 375 HP. Apparently I like expensive red vehicles with high-powered V8's! This one does 63 mph, with 2 of us, top down and half fuel. I bought it new, and sadly we've just never used it much. Has only 58 hours on it! 
It's such a perfect thing even just to look at or climb in and sit! Haha! I suppose this means I understand how some guys buy a new GT and just let it sit while they stare at it in their garage, although frankly I feel like it's kinda been a waste to not use it more. In fact, this boat situation is part of the reason I bought a GT: I thought, If I'm gonna have an expensive secondary vehicle, it should at least be more accessible than having to haul it to the water to use it (we're about 45 mins from water). Sorry, no pics of it on the water.
It's such a perfect thing even just to look at or climb in and sit! Haha! I suppose this means I understand how some guys buy a new GT and just let it sit while they stare at it in their garage, although frankly I feel like it's kinda been a waste to not use it more. In fact, this boat situation is part of the reason I bought a GT: I thought, If I'm gonna have an expensive secondary vehicle, it should at least be more accessible than having to haul it to the water to use it (we're about 45 mins from water). Sorry, no pics of it on the water.
Very nice Cobalt above! Hurricane Sally took my boat (boathouse, lift, deck, dock, etc...). I am rebuilding (out of pocket) and have replaced my Formula 311 with another one...
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Mule Air
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Nice Formula! Always easy to pick out in a crowd. What motors?
Fountains are another easy one to spot with that bow. Beautiful boats.
I have a Contender 30 ST.
Fountains are another easy one to spot with that bow. Beautiful boats.
I have a Contender 30 ST.
extrap
GT Owner
2112
Blue/white 06'
2112
Blue/white 06'
Reluctantly, the reason I had to take Florida off my list of potential landing spots.
I do love it there.
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You've got the right boat for my area... Outboards. I have twin big blocks 592 / 593 torque and right at 600 horsepower normally-aspirated.
I had legacy structures. I'm building back to a higher modern standard and through flow decking. We are averaging real damage once every 15 years or so
S side of Three Tree Pt, looking S at Vashon. I showed you mine, show me yours, er, BOAT!
Mule Air
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That's badass, but I think would look better in digital format. Fastest I've been on a boat is ~95 in an Eliminator. You are crazy! 42' Lightening has always been one of my favorite boats.
My last trip to the Bahamas and back below. I've only toped out at 69.4... not quite enough to round up. Not too bad for fishing boat with only 600hp total. Guess I only hit 63 on this trip.
My last trip to the Bahamas and back below. I've only toped out at 69.4... not quite enough to round up. Not too bad for fishing boat with only 600hp total. Guess I only hit 63 on this trip.
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I used to have a Fountain. One that I custom ordered new and had to completely disassemble and reconstruct due to the horrible quality of construction. Yes, rebuild the stringers, bulkheads and entire deck.
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Did you guys ever notice that 95% of Boat guys love cars but only about 10% of car guys are into boats?
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