Proud new owner!

[Dawg'sLife93]

Today I bought me a boat! 1990 Cobalt 223 Cuddy, 454/bravo. It's got about 250 hours on her and very well cared for. I think I got a great deal.

That's not bad spots on the left, it's grass from climbing in.

There is a few pics, I'll post more later. I didn't get to bring her home today, the trailer needs tires. The tires are a little dry rotted, better safe than sorry when crossing the mtns, I have to to get home.

 

[bman72]

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Congrats! I bet you can't wait to get it home. Looks to be in pretty good shape. Oh man, a big block!!! you must have some deep pockets for gas money.

 

[tpenfield]

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Looks very nice. Post some more pics when you have it home. Should be plenty of power with the 454 :thumb:

 

[OllieC]

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That thing look like it rolled off the show room floor. Congrats!!!! Beautiful boat.

 

[crabby captain john]

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Looks great.

 

[Dawg'sLife93]

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Congrats! I bet you can't wait to get it home. Looks to be in pretty good shape. Oh man, a big block!!! you must have some deep pockets for gas money.

Thank you! Yeah, I can't wait! I get to pick it up next Sat. I got it for 7000 under my max budget, so I have a little gas money. LOL

Looks very nice. Post some more pics when you have it home. Should be plenty of power with the 454 :thumb:

That thing look like it rolled off the show room floor. Congrats!!!! Beautiful boat.

Looks great.

Thanks Y'all! It's going to be a long waiting week. LOL

 

[tpenfield]

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Congrats! I bet you can't wait to get it home. Looks to be in pretty good shape. Oh man, a big block!!! you must have some deep pockets for gas money.

I had a 454 on a 24 footer . . . about 6-7 gph average fuel consumption. Water sports was more like 15 gph . . .

a 22 footer should be a bit better . . . so maybe plan on 7 gph average.

 

[bman72]

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I had a 454 on a 24 footer . . . about 6-7 gph average fuel consumption. Water sports was more like 15 gph . . .
a 22 footer should be a bit better . . . so maybe plan on 7 gph average.

I can easily burn $50 in a day with a 4.3 on my 18' boat so I can only imagine. Boating isn't cheap but it sure is fun!

 

[QC]

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I can easily burn $50 in a day with a 4.3 on my 18' boat so I can only imagine. Boating isn't cheap but it sure is fun!

My guess then would be that if he boated with you all day he'd spend $70. Not that big a deal.

Nice ride!! $7000 less than your budget could be $43K since we don't know your budget. Would love to know what you paid for her. Very sweet. You let grass get in her? Jeez :facepalm:

 

[h2odick]

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Congratulations! Beautiful boat. You'll be really happy with the big block, who cares how much gas it burns!

 

[bman72]

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My guess then would be that if he boated with you all day he'd spend $70. Not that big a deal.

Nice ride!! $7000 less than your budget could be $43K since we don't know your budget. Would love to know what you paid for her. Very sweet. You let grass get in her? Jeez :facepalm:

Oh well that's not too bad at all then.

And I'm not knocking the big block at all. I'm an old redneck that's built many off-road muddin trucks. I've always lived by the old saying "there is no replacement for displacement".

 

[eng208]

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I LOVE the Cobalts. That is a great looking boat! More pictures please! Like that hull.

 

[Dawg'sLife93]

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My guess then would be that if he boated with you all day he'd spend $70. Not that big a deal.

Nice ride!! $7000 less than your budget could be $43K since we don't know your budget. Would love to know what you paid for her. Very sweet. You let grass get in her? Jeez :facepalm:

Thank you! I picked her up for 5200.00 dollars. Its been on the same lake (Lake Norman,NC) since new.

 

[Dawg'sLife93]

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Congratulations! Beautiful boat. You'll be really happy with the big block, who cares how much gas it burns!

Oh well that's not too bad at all then.

And I'm not knocking the big block at all. I'm an old redneck that's built many off-road muddin trucks. I've always lived by the old saying "there is no replacement for displacement".

I LOVE the Cobalts. That is a great looking boat! More pictures please! Like that hull.

Thanks Guys! I'll have more pics up soon as she is home. I ordered new wheels and tires for her today. Hope they are in by Tuesday.

 

[Dawg'sLife93]

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I am really thinking the Trailer Gods are against me and this boat!

First- I ordered 4 new wheels and tires for it, only 2 showed up. The earliest the other 2 can be here is Saturday or Monday.

Second- I ordered grease,grease gun,and magnetic trailer light kit(just incase),and new safety chains, they lost my order and it won't be here till tuesday.

Third- Its has been beautiful all week, now they are calling for rain Saturday!

This has not been a fun adventure! LOL. I hope it starts going better.

 

[QC]

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Sounds more like Trailer Gods. Please don't needlessly anger the other guys; we all need their help

 

[Dawg'sLife93]

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Sounds more like Trailer Gods. Please don't needlessly anger the other guys; we all need their help

I corrected my post. LOL

 

[Dawg'sLife93]

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T minus 42mins and counting. I finally get to go get my boat. I'm really looking forward to getting Her home!

 

[hungupthespikes]

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Congrads. Great looking boat. You'll love the big block. Every time you fire it up, the rumble will put a grin from ear to ear.

 

[26aftcab454]

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Thank you! I picked her up for 5200.00 dollars. Its been on the same lake (Lake Norman,NC) since new.

I'll give ya $5300.00 for her! lol
You did great! And a nice roller trailer to boot!