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by kaiman81
Sat Jul 23, 2022 9:04 pm
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: 1st boat = Used boat. Need experienced opinions
Replies: 10
Views: 2295

Re: 1st boat = Used boat. Need experienced opinions


My advice is to be patient and find the needle in the haystack. It took me 6 months and a 10 hour road trip to seal the deal on my 246 (boat #3). 2002 with 285 hours and zero cracks, tears, motor issues, ETC. They are out there, I promise it can be worth the wait especially if you have a budget in ...
by kaiman81
Fri Jul 22, 2022 9:52 pm
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: 1st boat = Used boat. Need experienced opinions
Replies: 10
Views: 2295

Re: 1st boat = Used boat. Need experienced opinions

dustinm wrote: Fri Jul 22, 2022 9:29 pm I say since you're going to saltwater it anyway just buy the best condition boat you find
Thank you!
by kaiman81
Fri Jul 22, 2022 1:41 pm
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: 1st boat = Used boat. Need experienced opinions
Replies: 10
Views: 2295

Re: 1st boat = Used boat. Need experienced opinions

I appreciate the quick thoughts and message. Glad to be in the group as a "soon-to-be" owner.
by kaiman81
Fri Jul 22, 2022 1:22 pm
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: 1st boat = Used boat. Need experienced opinions
Replies: 10
Views: 2295

1st boat = Used boat. Need experienced opinions

Hello everyone,
After 2 years of being strong-armed by my wife to become a boat owner, I find myself on the purchasing cliff. The used market is full of options but I keep coming back to Cobalt. I've watched many used ones come and go on BoatTrader and Facebook marketplace and found 2 interesting ...