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Big Block Power wrote: Sun Dec 30, 2018 5:39 pm Nice. Don't you think the table would be nice? Just a good place to put cups when your just talking?
I think that is crazy what they get for the tower speakers.

Big Block Power wrote: Sun Dec 30, 2018 5:39 pm Nice. Don't you think the table would be nice? Just a good place to put cups when your just talking?
I think that is crazy what they get for the tower speakers.

NautiGirl wrote: Sun Dec 30, 2018 5:46 pm [quote="Big Block Power" post_id=43998 time=<a href="tel:1546213195">1546213195</a> user_id=112]
Nice. Don't you think the table would be nice? Just a good place to put cups when your just talking?
I think that is crazy what they get for the tower speakers.

cmattj wrote: Sun Dec 30, 2018 7:28 pm

Big Block Power wrote: Sun Dec 30, 2018 5:39 pm Nice. Don't you think the table would be nice? Just a good place to put cups when your just talking?
I think that is crazy what they get for the tower speakers.

NautiGirl wrote: Sun Dec 30, 2018 5:46 pm [quote="Big Block Power" post_id=43998 time=<a href="tel:1546213195">1546213195</a> user_id=112]
Nice. Don't you think the table would be nice? Just a good place to put cups when your just talking?
I think that is crazy what they get for the tower speakers.

TGrace, forgive BB...he's not a pro at this drinking thing...you sit and talk WHILE holding your beverage of choice...ie: lemonade!

But a table could be nice for boat snacks!

tgrace98 wrote: Sun Dec 30, 2018 10:01 am

ajcampen wrote: Sun Dec 30, 2018 8:56 am

tgrace98 wrote: Sat Dec 29, 2018 4:05 pm

Haha if only I had your money T! I’m waiting on some funds to come in for my year end bonus then the hunt might be on!

This is a serious question...take me through the upgrade decision. What is the 262 lacking that you get in the upgrade to the R7?

Good one AJ. Here is my thought.

Things I would get on an R7 that my 262 does not have.

More power. I’d get the 430hp option as my boat only has 375.

More room - R7 is longer and has more interior space than my 262 with the way they design the hull.

Windlass - we anchor a ton and I’m constantly fighting to get the anchor to catch.

Warranty - I’m a IT guy not a mechanic. If something goes wrong with my boat. I call the harbor and tell them to just send me a bill. (Last year I put about 1500 into my 262 between repairs and routine maintance) I’m going to assume with the age this will be about the normal.

With my 262 now being 17 years old it is going to need a full interior upgrade in the next year or 2. All the snake skin vinyl is starting to crack and as someone that has put vinyl in 3 boats now. I know what that costs.

Lastly we bought the 262 on a budget because we just bought our lakehouse and were unsure on how much use it would get. Last summer I put close to 90hrs on the 262 so I’m at a point where I feel I can buy that boat I keep for 10 years. Or at least that’s what i’ll tell the wife.

tgrace98 wrote: Sun Dec 30, 2018 5:16 pm

jma2@fuse.net wrote: Sun Dec 30, 2018 5:06 pm Bottom one--timeless and classic combination. Also, the black on the tower completes the "up-stripe" on the stern, and gives the boat nice visually appealing lines. You will get tired of the yellow stripe in no time. Finally, are you a Michigan fan? Being from Ohio, a yellow stripe and navy would be interpreted as Michigan colors--go Bucks.

Haha no I’m from Missouri so I support Mizzou but am a SEC football lunk in general. You know where real football is played

tgrace98 wrote: Sun Dec 30, 2018 3:50 pm

Big Block Power wrote: Sun Dec 30, 2018 12:57 pm

Bfun220 wrote: Sun Dec 30, 2018 12:21 pm Sounds like the only thing left is to write out the check. Let's get this done. Did you post pictures yet ?

Yea let's see your boat. Post your model pictures.

These are the 2 I have picked out.... not sure about the yellow stripe on the navy hull. Wish it was more gold like the blue angel

cmattj wrote: Sun Dec 30, 2018 7:28 pm

Big Block Power wrote: Sun Dec 30, 2018 5:39 pm Nice. Don't you think the table would be nice? Just a good place to put cups when your just talking?
I think that is crazy what they get for the tower speakers.

NautiGirl wrote: Sun Dec 30, 2018 5:46 pm [quote="Big Block Power" post_id=43998 time=<a href="tel:1546213195">1546213195</a> user_id=112]
Nice. Don't you think the table would be nice? Just a good place to put cups when your just talking?
I think that is crazy what they get for the tower speakers.

TGrace, forgive BB...he's not a pro at this drinking thing...you sit and talk WHILE holding your beverage of choice...ie: lemonade!

But a table could be nice for boat snacks!

Table Rockin wrote: Wed Jan 02, 2019 4:10 pm Tim....is it going to be weird if I'm standing right behind you listening eagerly to your negotiations with the Harbor at the boat show?

Is the R7 really longer than the 262? I think the hull is actually slightly longer on the 262....but maybe with the "free space reclamation" the interior is roomier.

gdane wrote: Wed Jan 02, 2019 5:08 pm

tgrace98 wrote: Sun Dec 30, 2018 3:50 pm

Big Block Power wrote: Sun Dec 30, 2018 12:57 pm

Yea let's see your boat. Post your model pictures.

These are the 2 I have picked out.... not sure about the yellow stripe on the navy hull. Wish it was more gold like the blue angel

Big Red What arch are you thinking about? Good and bad on both Just wondering what you were thinking?

tgrace98 wrote: Sun Dec 30, 2018 5:58 pm

Big Block Power wrote: Sun Dec 30, 2018 5:39 pm Nice. Don't you think the table would be nice? Just a good place to put cups when your just talking?
I think that is crazy what they get for the tower speakers.

It’s 1200 for the table the first thing that gets nixed from the list is the stereo package. I know I can do it myself or a stereo shop for much much cheaper. It all depends on the percentage I get off list.

NautiGirl wrote: Wed Jan 02, 2019 7:57 pm

tgrace98 wrote: Sun Dec 30, 2018 5:58 pm

Big Block Power wrote: Sun Dec 30, 2018 5:39 pm Nice. Don't you think the table would be nice? Just a good place to put cups when your just talking?
I think that is crazy what they get for the tower speakers.

It’s 1200 for the table the first thing that gets nixed from the list is the stereo package. I know I can do it myself or a stereo shop for much much cheaper. It all depends on the percentage I get off list.

The stereo package is a tough call. I did quite a bit of snooping during the factory tour, they are doing a really good job of stereo's on the new boats. Gone are the days of inadequate wiring and under powered amps - thanks Malibu?

You could most likely do it cheaper if you were to shop for deals and install everything yourself. Just as a benchmark our local hometown stereo shop quoted me $1100 in labor alone to install new speakers two amps and a sub. I laughed and walked out.

I would strongly consider the factory stereo package for one reason - it means Cobalt cuts the appropriate holes in the hull at the factory. Ask BBP how nervous he is about cutting a hole for a new Sub - then multiply that by 1000 when you are cutting a hole in the back of your shiny new R7 for transom speakers.

Decisions Decisions.