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The way I see it, by the time I can afford it I’ll have to upgrade all that stuff anyway. Just give me a good Hull with good power and take care of it!

BobRae99 wrote: Sat Jul 11, 2020 10:55 pm

Table Rockin wrote: Sat Jul 11, 2020 9:26 am But damn if you dont want a surf model that 18 degree deadrise has gotta be disappointing.

Let’s wait and see how the boat handles rough water. There is a lot more to it than the deadrise at the transom. After 50 years of building boats, I have faith that they know a thing or two about hull design.

50 years of Pack building boats. It's Bu now. Change is here!!!
You all know the dash is Bu go look at there dash!!

The weight what the heck! You need a MOG to pull that thing
#IBlameBu.

Hey I'm as hopeful as anyone here but there is a reason deadrise is a "measurable". To me it looks like they want a better surf experience......to the extent they are willing to degrade ride comfort and i overall performance for those not interested in surfing (real life test pending). This is the first generation surf baby we all knew was coming. Just didn't think it would take away altogether a traditional cobalt platform. Unless the A series gets smaller or the CS gets bigger anything in 24-28' range with cobalt will have this hull.

Design is up for R6

https://cobaltboats.com/bab/web/R6

TexasCobaltGuy wrote: Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:39 pm Design is up for R6

https://cobaltboats.com/bab/web/R6

Base price up $9,000 plus because of the weight gain a 430 as opposed to a 380 might be preferable, so that adds cost. I’ll wait to see what the prop charts show before deciding on appropriate power though.

Yecks

There is no doubt of Malibu influence, just go look at some pics of the 2020 25 LSV. Still a nice boat, other than that horrible helm, but WOW, after freight and prep not sure if it’s worth nearly a quarter MIL...

akorcovelos wrote: Sun Jul 12, 2020 2:03 pm There is no doubt of Malibu influence, just go look at some pics of the 2020 25 LSV. Still a nice boat, other than that horrible helm, but WOW, after freight and prep not sure if it’s worth nearly a quarter MIL...


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And that is for the regular model. The surf version will probably be close to 250k msrp loaded up. We all know no one pays msrp. But you catch my drift

I think I can get by for considerably less than $218,000 and not feel like I am skimping. And with a healthy discount to get boat sales of this new model moving, I think I can get the gap between my current boat value and the new boat (discounted) close to what would be comfortable for me. I'd like to see the new console in person though. It doesn't look great in the pictures.

R6 Surf configuration doesn’t appear to be loaded yet but this link should work once it has data loaded

https://cobaltboats.com/bab/web/R6%20Surf

180k....now assume your can beat up a dealer for 25%. That’s still $135k before taxes and trailer. So it’s basically $150k boat when equipped more reasonably. $5900 for the stereo upgrade...

I have seen nicely equipped r7’s for less than that. I’m officially out

sailor55330 wrote: Sun Jul 12, 2020 10:50 pm 180k....now assume your can beat up a dealer for 25%. That’s still $135k before taxes and trailer. So it’s basically $150k boat when equipped more reasonably. $5900 for the stereo upgrade...

I have seen nicely equipped r7’s for less than that. I’m officially out

But what will a nicely equipped R8 cost?

BobRae99 wrote: Mon Jul 13, 2020 5:58 am

sailor55330 wrote: Sun Jul 12, 2020 10:50 pm 180k....now assume your can beat up a dealer for 25%. That’s still $135k before taxes and trailer. So it’s basically $150k boat when equipped more reasonably. $5900 for the stereo upgrade...

I have seen nicely equipped r7’s for less than that. I’m officially out

But what will a nicely equipped R8 cost?

I don't know Bob. But I bet by July of 2021 you will be able to tell us what yours will be spec for and how much

Big Block Power wrote: Mon Jul 13, 2020 6:16 am

BobRae99 wrote: Mon Jul 13, 2020 5:58 am

sailor55330 wrote: Sun Jul 12, 2020 10:50 pm 180k....now assume your can beat up a dealer for 25%. That’s still $135k before taxes and trailer. So it’s basically $150k boat when equipped more reasonably. $5900 for the stereo upgrade...

I have seen nicely equipped r7’s for less than that. I’m officially out

But what will a nicely equipped R8 cost?

I don't know Bob. But I bet by July of 2021 you will be able to tell us what yours will be spec for and how much

I doubt that. If I move up in size to the R6 that would be my last move. I wouldn’t opt for a surf model either. My kids (10, 13) are so far showing little interest in wakeboarding, or surfing. My daughter water skis though. I’d like to see the prop charts for the R6 though. Cobalt is presenting the new hull as more efficient with less wetted surface so maybe a 380 will give it similar performance to the current R5, helping to bring the cost down a bit from my build.

BobRae99 wrote: Mon Jul 13, 2020 5:58 am

sailor55330 wrote: Sun Jul 12, 2020 10:50 pm 180k....now assume your can beat up a dealer for 25%. That’s still $135k before taxes and trailer. So it’s basically $150k boat when equipped more reasonably. $5900 for the stereo upgrade...

I have seen nicely equipped r7’s for less than that. I’m officially out

But what will a nicely equipped R8 cost?

It’s about a 10k jump from the r5 to the r6. So I would assume something in that neighborhood from the 7 to the 8. Unless they go crazy with the 8 and offer twins.

I’ve heard it will be boat show season 2021 before we see the 4 or 8. My guess is the next thing we will see from Cobalt is the r6 surf or the outboard r6