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TechieTechie wrote: Sun Apr 14, 2019 7:03 pm
coji1469, thank you for the pics, that exterior restoration is gorgeous.
May I ask (I'm a big fan of the 1st gen 263):
1. Where do you boat? How does she handle in really choppy conditions?
2. Has the size of the head (and that stupid slanting wall and curved door) become any easier to get used to over time?
3. Are you comfortable with the galley size?
4. Anything you like or hate more since you've had her for a bit?
Tx2, I think you should definitely stay with this 1st generation 263 if sleeping on her is a priority. Our 2nd generation (2000-2007) 263 series is set up more for water sports and day trips with a cuddy to get folks out of the weather at times. I don't think you would be happy trying to sleep on her compared to the 1st gen models.
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2002 Cobalt 262
&
2005 Cobalt 263
496 MagHO
(sold )
Erie, PA
Currently boatless (for now)
will fly for food
(CChat moderator)
I boat in North Texas on a lake. She handles great in choppy water. He head is a stand up so not an issue. The galley is not really big so I don't use it much. Biggest issue is that they are no longer making new parts on some of the items such as the power steering actuator. I had to find it used. We do love having her though. I feel once the restore is complete the amount of cash I am putting into her will slow down immensely.
coji1469 wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:03 am
I boat in North Texas on a lake. She handles great in choppy water. He head is a stand up so not an issue. The galley is not really big so I don't use it much. Biggest issue is that they are no longer making new parts on some of the items such as the power steering actuator. I had to find it used. We do love having her though. I feel once the restore is complete the amount of cash I am putting into her will slow down immensely.
coji1469 wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:04 am
Big Block Power I had her repainted. This is actually aircraft paint so the paint will last for many years to come.
A7 we know where that paint went now
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coji1469 wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:04 am
Big Block Power I had her repainted. This is actually aircraft paint so the paint will last for many years to come.
A7 we know where that paint went now
Hey, that’s my aircraft paint!
2002 Cobalt 262
&
2005 Cobalt 263
496 MagHO
(sold )
Erie, PA
Currently boatless (for now)
will fly for food
(CChat moderator)
