Stringing it all together--history lesson

[sailor55330]

So, I've read a few posts lately of some members getting some great finds on vintage Cobalts and it got me to thinking--

How many consecutive years of boats can this board string together? What I mean is how many different years of boats can we the members account for having owned or currently own. Example----1974, 1975, 1976, etc.

It might be cool to see if we can get pictures of all the consecutive years that have been owned personally and drop them in a slideshow of some sort to show the real evolution of the lines. (of course, I don't know how to do that, so it will take someone with more tech savy than me). I'm sure there will be some holes, but who knows.

Anyone up for the challenge?

[AsLan7]

So, I've read a few posts lately of some members getting some great finds on vintage Cobalts and it got me to thinking--

How many consecutive years of boats can this board string together? What I mean is how many different years of boats can we the members account for having owned or currently own. Example----1974, 1975, 1976, etc.

It might be cool to see if we can get pictures of all the consecutive years that have been owned personally and drop them in a slideshow of some sort to show the real evolution of the lines. (of course, I don't know how to do that, so it will take someone with more tech savy than me). I'm sure there will be some holes, but who knows.

Anyone up for the challenge?

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I like it sailor! I know I can fill a 2002 and 2005.
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[Big Block Power]

I got 1999 2003 2004 maybe even 2000.

[kep5niner]

2012 if you’re interested.

[Krob1114]

So, I've read a few posts lately of some members getting some great finds on vintage Cobalts and it got me to thinking--

How many consecutive years of boats can this board string together? What I mean is how many different years of boats can we the members account for having owned or currently own. Example----1974, 1975, 1976, etc.

It might be cool to see if we can get pictures of all the consecutive years that have been owned personally and drop them in a slideshow of some sort to show the real evolution of the lines. (of course, I don't know how to do that, so it will take someone with more tech savy than me). I'm sure there will be some holes, but who knows.

Anyone up for the challenge?

I'm interested also. I've been interested in Cobalt genealogy, but even more so since I've been on here. I have lots of questions/thoughts. For example, in what years were the green and maroon colors available? What years had the stripe available above the rub rail?

[NautiWeasel]

I've got 2014, and a good buddy has a 2007. We are together frequently, and there is no difference in the lines of our boats between those years. Just a few options. This is for the 232/242 line.

[Krob1114]

I've got 2014, and a good buddy has a 2007. We are together frequently, and there is no difference in the lines of our boats between those years. Just a few options. This is for the 232/242 line.

What are the differences in the 232 and 242?

[NautiWeasel]

I've got 2014, and a good buddy has a 2007. We are together frequently, and there is no difference in the lines of our boats between those years. Just a few options. This is for the 232/242 line.

What are the differences in the 232 and 242?

The things different on our boats are the windshield surround (his is painted silver, mine is stainless) the accent color on the dash (his is all the tan color, and mine is dark brown, like the wood grain (see pictures below). Mine has the wood, his is all aluminum, and the same color. Our gauges are different as well. Again, all of those might just be options though. The actual boat has no discernable difference between our 2 years.

[bcromwell]

I've got 2014, and a good buddy has a 2007. We are together frequently, and there is no difference in the lines of our boats between those years. Just a few options. This is for the 232/242 line.

What are the differences in the 232 and 242?

The things different on our boats are the windshield surround (his is painted silver, mine is stainless) the accent color on the dash (his is all the tan color, and mine is dark brown, like the wood grain (see pictures below). Mine has the wood, his is all aluminum, and the same color. Our gauges are different as well. Again, all of those might just be options though. The actual boat has no discernable difference between our 2 years.

How do you like the fusion? I have been thinking about installing the same unit in my 242. Did you you have to widen the factory holes or does it just fit?

[NautiWeasel]

That Fusion was on my buddy's boat. My boat is the one in the first picture (2 tone). We installed it on Friday before Labor Day weekend this year. So far, he really likes it, and I do to. I plan on installing the same thing on mine over the winter. To answer your question, yes, we had to widen the remote hole at the helm. Very easy with a rotozip bit tip on my dremmel after marking off the area with the supplied template.

[Trickyhog26]

I have a 1976 Model 19DV that I would like find a good home for, great project boat.

[AsLan7]

I have a 1976 Model 19DV that I would like find a good home for, great project boat.

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Hey Th26. So glad you found us.

Any pics of this Cobalt ? It may stir some interest.

And welcome aboard mate.

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[Trickyhog26]

Thank you, will post pics soon.

[okielaker]

Don't see a 2008, so, 2008 272.
fill in your entry below:

1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976 Trickyhog26
1977
1978 Lockey14s
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1984 Lockey14s
1985 Kate
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1999 Big Block Power
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2001 TommyTahoe
2002 AsLan7
2003 Big Block Power
2004 Big Block Power
2005 AsLan7
2006 kas232ca
2007 Acnull; Big Block Power
2008 okielaker
2009
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2012 kep5niner
2013
2014 NautiWeasel, Snowman8
2015
2016.Sailor55330
2017 Alaskabound (Dub)
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2019 krob1114
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2022

[AsLan7]

Great idea OL.