Adopted

[Dudley67]

Went to Kentucky yesterday, brought out of storage for the past 22 years, my childhood dream boat! Bought from orignal owner’s son.

1974 Cobalt 18TH, powerplant is a Merc 233.

Let the restoration begin!

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[Titaniumboy]

Congratulations!!

That just might be the oldest Cobalt on the forum.

[AsLan7]

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Great pics D67.
Yes U may have a record setter here on the forum.

[Dudley67]

Thanks all, my wife was a little wore out, she had a Panama turn on Friday, got home at 2200, woke her up at 0600, 5 hr drive up buy a boat, nurse the trailer tires home, 6.5 hour drive back..

[Big Block Power]

Very nice congrats!

[DanielP375]

I am a retired professional diver with more than 10 years of experience. I purchased this boat in 2014 from my childhood friend who was working as a marine mechanic. I love this boat and would do anything to own one. The craftsmanship is amazing and the rigidity is unmatched. This boat is an investment that will last a lifetime and you will be glad you did it!

Many thanks for looking at my beautiful piece of history!

[AsLan7]

I am a retired professional diver with more than 10 years of experience. I purchased this boat in 2014 from my childhood friend who was working as a marine mechanic. I love this boat and would do anything to own one. The craftsmanship is amazing and the rigidity is unmatched. This boat is an investment that will last a lifetime and you will be glad you did it!

Many thanks for looking at my beautiful piece of history!

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Great story DP375.

Any pics of when you owned it? It would be great to see what changed if anything.

And welcome aboard mate!

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[Dudley67]

Couldn’t help myself, picked up another one to restore..

1975 with a 188 Mercruiser.

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Now I have twins.

[Titaniumboy]

I like the cut of your jib.

Better to ask forgiveness than permission.

[AsLan7]

Couldn’t help myself, picked up another one to restore..

1975 with a 188 Mercruiser.

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Now I have twins.

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Wow
Twins. Congratulations

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[Dudley67]

Yeah, Copper and Jade nicknamed by the wife.

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[Big Block Power]

Looks nice. Congrats

[Titaniumboy]

Congratulations!! Now you need to update your signature to account for your new acquisition.

It looks like you have room for one more vintage Cobalt in your shed.

[clm0fiz]

Dudley, first congrats on getting some 'rainy day' projects. They both look to be in fine shape for their age (I hear that from my sibs). But I'm a little surprised you didn't make points by sticking with the nicknames! I did, and she loves showing off 'her' boat.

[Dudley67]

Dudley, first congrats on getting some 'rainy day' projects. They both look to be in fine shape for their age (I hear that from my sibs). But I'm a little surprised you didn't make points by sticking with the nicknames! I did, and she loves showing off 'her' boat.

The Admiral has a great sense of humor, she indulged me and just shakes her head.

Project update, my Father in-law bought the 1974, so I am in better graces..

We kept the 1975, interior and carpet have been replaced:

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Canvas replacement up next….