Trading boats

[tsouthard91]

Cool.

I don't know who is more anxious. Me or the Mrs.

We sold our 232 a lot faster than expected. 48 hours...haha

[Bfun220]

I have a 220 with a 5.7 gi. Believe its rates at 300. With 3 adults and 3 kids I can pull my son on his wake board with no problems. He's 6'3" and around 225. I can also hit 53 mph with the same onboard. 2 adults and a full tank of gas on flat water I've gotten 55 mph out of it. Those speeds are all GPS. Our favorite spot to go is a 20 minute ride. Normally cruise there at about 35mph and about 3500 on the tach.

[Big Block Power]

Bfun exactly. Ive had both 5.7 gi and gxi. Not much different. You really would be fine with either one. Yes that you can find all day long under 30.

[TinCupp]

Cool.

I don't know who is more anxious. Me or the Mrs.

We sold our 232 a lot faster than expected. 48 hours...haha

Wow, that’s fast!

I’m a new boat owner, so take my perspective for what it’s worth = not much. Due to that, I don’t have much to say on models or motors.

What I can say is that you’ll be pleased with patience. I knew I wanted a Cobalt and started looking last September...didn’t stumble across this place until this season. I had a 226 5.7 picked out, deposit down but it fell through. Then another, a few years older but couldn’t come to terms on price. This forum (BBP + others) pointed me towards the one I have and man am I glad. I never thought I needed 496 Mag power (425 hp) but I’ll probably never be able to have anything less now. I’ve only pulled the kids on the tube so far but it’s great out of the hole and rides so much smoother than other boats around the lake that I’ve rode on with big boat wakes on this lake. I’m a fan of the 226! Especially with the bigger motor that you’re looking for. Here is one of my first top speed tests - https://vimeo.com/272208039

I’ll keep an eye out on BT and CL around my area for you.

[AsLan7]

Cool.

I don't know who is more anxious. Me or the Mrs.

We sold our 232 a lot faster than expected. 48 hours...haha

Wow, that’s fast!

I’m a new boat owner, so take my perspective for what it’s worth = not much. Due to that, I don’t have much to say on models or motors.

What I can say is that you’ll be pleased with patience. I knew I wanted a Cobalt and started looking last September...didn’t stumble across this place until this season. I had a 226 5.7 picked out, deposit down but it fell through. Then another, a few years older but couldn’t come to terms on price. This forum (BBP + others) pointed me towards the one I have and man am I glad. I never thought I needed 496 Mag power (425 hp) but I’ll probably never be able to have anything less now. I’ve only pulled the kids on the tube so far but it’s great out of the hole and rides so much smoother than other boats around the lake that I’ve rode on with big boat wakes on this lake. I’m a fan of the 226! Especially with the bigger motor that you’re looking for. Here is one of my first top speed tests - https://vimeo.com/272208039

I’ll keep an eye out on BT and CL around my area for you.

AWESOME VIDEO TC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[tsouthard91]

Thanks guys!

Bfun - appreciate the insight. How do you like the ride quality of the 220?

TinCupp - I really wish I hadn't seen that video.... HOLY @#$!, that speedo was getting buried!!

Dang it haha

[Big Block Power]

Thanks guys!

Bfun - appreciate the insight. How do you like the ride quality of the 220?

TinCupp - I really wish I hadn't seen that video.... HOLY @#$!, that speedo was getting buried!!

Dang it haha

We are on a very large lake That is only 19 feet deep. It can get very ugly very quick. My 200 handled very good and does my 220. I know bfun got stuck in some real crap last year so he will come in.

[Big Block Power]

A few but this singleton one you might be able to very cheaper. 8.1 in it.

[tsouthard91]

A few but this singleton one you might be able to very cheaper. 8.1 in it.

Thanks for sending BBP!

Not much for the colors on either. But LOVE this model.

My in-laws are aggies, so I definitely couldn't do the maroon one

[Bfun220]

Bfun - appreciate the insight. How do you like the ride quality of the 220?

This is from last year. Headed out for dinner and the wind picked up for our return trip. I have a video of the boat going through 2-4 foot waves. I'll see if I can post it here some how.

[Bfun220]

...https://youtu.be/8CnMYTSR9Ls

[tsouthard91]

...https://youtu.be/8CnMYTSR9Ls

Thanks for posting!

Do you find it runs better on top of the water at 28-30 or is smoother at that speed?

[Bfun220]

...https://youtu.be/8CnMYTSR9Ls

Thanks for posting!

Do you find it runs better on top of the water at 28-30 or is smoother at that speed?

28-30 is what I'm comfortable with. I also make sure to hit the waves head on to no less than 45 degrees. I think I could probably run a bit faster and still have it run smoothish. But really any faster and I worry about beating the boat up. BTW, that video is shot with me holding my phone in one hand.

[tsouthard91]

Gotcha!

I mean it looks pretty good to me considering you are holding with your hand!

Really appreciate you sending that.

Just gotta find one now...

[Big Block Power]

I cruise a bit faster normally. About 35-40. The 8.1 matches the rpms 1 to 1 at first speeds.
Normally a good solid ride. Today was rough no issues.