IL Newbie- Lower Fox River

[Tuono]

Hello-
I’m very excited to say we became first time Cobalt owners late fall last year. We have lived on the lower Fox River for 15 years and had two awesome pontoon boats, but got the itch for speed. We picked up our 2007 252 in Graham, North Carolina from a very nice couple who kept it in storage and trailered each trip to several lakes in the area. They bought it from the original owner who stored it on the water in Lake Murray, SC (their names scribed on the helm plaque) It’s a gem and just needs some tender loving care. I’m looking forward to dropping it in the water in a few weeks! I’ve spent hours inspecting all systems and reducing by checklist by the day. BTW- big huge thanks to Chris Bruno www.slideruleracing.com as he supplied the fix to repair both seats! I admit I have been a web troller up to this point. I look forward to meeting each of you via our forum. Thanks and hope everyone stays safe and healthy during this time. BTW we’re always up for visiting boaters once we get through this.

Darrin & Linda Peterson

[akorcovelos]

Welcome from Channel Lake! I believe you all are no wake still, hopefully these storms go south of us. Lower river has really gotten the bad end of the stick the last few years.

[Tuono]

Thanks and yes it’s been little rough down here lately. Hoping this year rocks!

[Big Block Power]

Very nice blue angle you got there. Welcome from the Cheeseheads!

[cmattj]

Welcome from California!
Thats a sweet looking 252, and I see she Merc powered? 496? We look forward to seeing more pics.
Plus the captains report as I’m not sure you’ve had her out yet?
May the weather be your friend, and we’ll all be tearing it up soon!

[Tuono]

Hello-
I’m very excited to say we became first time Cobalt owners late fall last year. We have lived on the lower Fox River for 15 years and had two awesome pontoon boats, but got the itch for speed. We picked up our 2007 252 in Graham, North Carolina from a very nice couple who kept it in storage and trailered each trip to several lakes in the area. They bought it from the original owner who stored it on the water in Lake Murray, SC (their names scribed on the helm plaque) It’s a gem and just needs some tender loving care. I’m looking forward to dropping it in the water in a few weeks! I’ve spent hours inspecting all systems and reducing by checklist by the day. BTW- big huge thanks to Chris Bruno www.slideruleracing.com as he supplied the fix to repair both seats! I admit I have been a web troller up to this point. I look forward to meeting each of you via our forum. Thanks and hope everyone stays safe and healthy during this time. BTW we’re always up for visiting boaters once we get through this.

Cheers

[Tuono]

Absolutely, I’ll add few more pics. It’s got the 496 HO 360 hrs. Had to refurb paint, gimbal, bellows, etc on drive when it was winterized. Took ride last great day of Oct on Lake Geneva, WI. Usually rough but no one was out and it handled so well. Had 10 onboard and it ripped out of the water and planed so quickly. I love it

[AsLan7]

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Hey Darrin and Linda. Welcome to the CobaltChat forum. So glad you found us!

Great pics. 496 MagHO is the bomb. You'll enjoy that extra horsepower.

...and the blue angel color scheme is a classic.

Again, welcome aboard mates!

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[Tuono]

As promised more pics. Replaced dash cluster and glove cover with tecnografic black carbon. Dash still needs a little clean up. Lucky interior in great shape just couple small tears to fix. Sea pump replacement hopefully Sun

[AsLan7]

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Nice Tuono!

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[Tuono]

Thanks! After snow tonight think we’re clear

[akorcovelos]

Thanks! After snow tonight think we’re clear

Sure hope you're right!

[kas232ca]

Looks Great!! Best color too!

[Ytmsn]

Welcome from Oklahoma! I really like what you did to the dash. And that "blue angel" look is awesome!

[Big Block Power]

That's a cool reference for replacement dashes. This stuff needs to get tagged and put something on this site!
How did you find them? If you don't mind was it very expensive? Because as we replace our out of date depth finders and radio controls this would be great to have made to replace the factory panels.