dukeboiler
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We are seriously looking at pulling the trigger on one of two Cobalt boats - both are no doubt sweet but I'd love some experienced Cobalters opinion on a few questions. We are a family of 5 (3 kids) and will likely be on the boat with another family of 4 a lot. We are into water sports but not very heavily given kids ages of 5-9. We'll likely be getting more into them from here, but mostly tubing for now, probably start skiing and wakeboarding soon.
We're looking at the 232 WSS - sweet boat - but also looking at a base 242. Both of them have the 300hp Merc engine.
1. Is the 232 really big enough to have 4 adults and 5 kids on it pretty regularly?
2. Is the base engine on the 242 too small for such a big boat with at least 5 people on it.
3. Even though the 242 is technically only a foot longer, it seems like a much bigger boat. Is it 'too big' to ski behind? Throwing a huge wake?
Just trying to decide whether to go with the slightly smaller sportier boat or the bigger seating room boat - but have engine concerns about the 300HP 242.
Any input to this rambling is greatly appreciated.
Go Purdue.
We're looking at the 232 WSS - sweet boat - but also looking at a base 242. Both of them have the 300hp Merc engine.
1. Is the 232 really big enough to have 4 adults and 5 kids on it pretty regularly?
2. Is the base engine on the 242 too small for such a big boat with at least 5 people on it.
3. Even though the 242 is technically only a foot longer, it seems like a much bigger boat. Is it 'too big' to ski behind? Throwing a huge wake?
Just trying to decide whether to go with the slightly smaller sportier boat or the bigger seating room boat - but have engine concerns about the 300HP 242.
Any input to this rambling is greatly appreciated.
Go Purdue.