Cobalt Boat Reputation

[Devco]

We are considering buying a 2010 Cobalt 310 - this will be our first Cobalt. It seems Cobalts have a very good reputation. Most I see are on inland waters. We live on the intercoastal and frequently take the boat out on the ocean. Is Cobalt a good shore based seagoing boat?

 

[Texasmark]

Cobalt was one of the upper end pleasure boats sold around here back in the '70-80 time line when I boated the most. Being upper end they would use SS hardware rather than plated, and put backing plates behind davit hardware and all. On engine and related things, the engine mfgr. had a standard engine package and that pretty much specified that all the associated parts were identical for all engines they built so there would be no advantage there. However, things like closed cooling system and power steering, maybe a stainless steel prop and such could be on an upper end rig.

I considered a purchase at the time as a passing thought but they were out of my price range.

HTH,
Mark

 

[alldodge]

We are considering buying a 2010 Cobalt 310 - this will be our first Cobalt. It seems Cobalts have a very good reputation. Most I see are on inland waters. We live on the intercoastal and frequently take the boat out on the ocean. Is Cobalt a good shore based seagoing boat?

:welcome: to iboats

Agree with Texas, Cobalt is a very well made boat and would have no issue with the ocean. IMO it can handle the ocean as any other well made boat of similar size, and better then cheaper made boats.

 

[thumpar]

Cobalt is a top tier boat brand. They are not cheap but you get the little extras.

 

[Devco]

Thanks - it is expensive and we are trying to evaluate the value vs cost. We are hoping it retains its value so we can trade up over time.

 

[thumpar]

It will hold its value as long as it is maintained. My boat is a Crownline which I consider another top tier brand. I paid about 2x the equivalent Bayliner a little over a year ago because of the quality and maintenance records.

 

[mluters]

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Devco, I was in a similar situation about four months ago and looked at newer (used) boats from all the upper tier manufactures. I really liked the look and feel of the all the Cobalts (new and used) I looked at and just felt they were a top notch boat. I know they are very expensive...but they seem to hold their value pretty well years down the road. In the end I found and purchased a 2011 Cobalt 262 WSS with 40 hours. I don't use mine in coastal waters but I still think they are very well made and would hold up in ocean waters.

 

[tpenfield]

Cobalt is a 'Cadillac' or 'Mercedes' of boats . . . You tend not to see too many on ocean waters as they generally make more bowriders than cuddy cabins.

Of the particular model Cobalt, you can check the deadrise specification to see if it would be conducive to rough waters, but generally Cobalts have a decent amount of deadrise in their hulls.