Any Thoughts On 1999 252 See Details Inside

werdjack · #1 August 9th, 2009, 12:14 AM

Looking to purchase a used Cobalt Boat....Need something to get into before buying a newer model.

I need to get hooked before making a larger purchase one day.

Deal? Lake is large and anything under 24 feet is debatable.

Thanks for any insight.
Seller is a local Cobalt Dealer

1999 Cobalt Boats 252 Bowrider
Price: $29,978

Powered by 496 Volvo 5.7 EFI dual prop this 1999 Cobalt is lake ready! Features on this boat include: Wake board tower with racks Docking lights Twin SS prop Boarding ladder Swim platform Sony Stereo System Awesome
Speakers Lots of storage Lift up Bolsters Ski Tow Ski Locker and much more!
540 hrs.

Mike250 · #2 August 10th, 2009, 01:51 PM

No such thing as a 496 5.7L. Are you sure it's not an 8.1L Duoprop? If it is a 5.7L run. The 25' Cobalt runs much better with the big block motor.

Dave1251 · #3 August 10th, 2009, 06:57 PM

The 252 is a great boat and has a nice ride, The boat should have a 454 or 7.4 liter engine, if the boat has 5.7 it is way under powered. The 496 was not in production in 1999. I would really check out the wake board tower and where it mounts to the boat. unlike current Coblat, the boat was not made for a wake board tower and would have to be re-enforced at where the tower is attached.

werdjack · #4 August 11th, 2009, 09:05 PM

Thx. Your right has a 454, sold me.....be back to check in ..any trailer thoughts?

werdjack · #5 August 12th, 2009, 12:04 AM

dang it, does this info tell anyone anything......

FGE25068J899 serial #
99B201 engine #
74L0PF1 engine model #

Rasta · #6 August 18th, 2009, 02:40 PM

Send the hull number to a Cobalt dealer and they can print out the original build sheet for you so that you can see exactly how it was delivered from the factory. Lots of experience with that vintage 252, GREAT boat. Must have the 454 for sure. Price seems a little steep unless really low hours and great condition.