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Big Block Power wrote: Sun Dec 22, 2019 8:07 am

cmattj wrote: Sun Dec 22, 2019 7:32 am

sailor55330 wrote: Sat Dec 21, 2019 11:08 pm
Easy there CJM...take some time and put some thought into this—-no sense in just throwing ideas willy billy

J/k—great post

Thanks pal!
I should also admit that over the last decade with outboards coming on strong in the bowrider market , and not just targeting the saltwater boater......

They are getting sexier to look at.

5 years ago. ( Big improvement in cowlings)
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Today’s Merc. My fav
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I'm ok with the big black cowling. At least you knew what it was.

Cmon .. look at this sexy Tracker . ( did I just say sexy Tracker?)

cmattj wrote: Sun Dec 22, 2019 8:17 am

Big Block Power wrote: Sun Dec 22, 2019 8:07 am

cmattj wrote: Sun Dec 22, 2019 7:32 am

Thanks pal!
I should also admit that over the last decade with outboards coming on strong in the bowrider market , and not just targeting the saltwater boater......

They are getting sexier to look at.

5 years ago. ( Big improvement in cowlings)
.
E4238F5E-0195-40E5-8A96-DBEBCF57AB0C.jpeg
Today’s Merc. My fav
.
DE233379-4D1A-4DC0-B046-AAC9BA17B30E.jpeg

I'm ok with the big black cowling. At least you knew what it was.

Cmon .. look at this sexy Tracker . ( did I just say sexy Tracker?)

See look you are already starting to fit in at TRL lol.

cmattj wrote: Sun Dec 22, 2019 8:17 am

Big Block Power wrote: Sun Dec 22, 2019 8:07 am

cmattj wrote: Sun Dec 22, 2019 7:32 am

Thanks pal!
I should also admit that over the last decade with outboards coming on strong in the bowrider market , and not just targeting the saltwater boater......

They are getting sexier to look at.

5 years ago. ( Big improvement in cowlings)
.
E4238F5E-0195-40E5-8A96-DBEBCF57AB0C.jpeg
Today’s Merc. My fav
.
DE233379-4D1A-4DC0-B046-AAC9BA17B30E.jpeg

I'm ok with the big black cowling. At least you knew what it was.

Cmon .. look at this sexy Tracker . ( did I just say sexy Tracker?)

Nailed it, outboards belong on fishing boats!

akorcovelos wrote: Mon Dec 23, 2019 1:16 pm

cmattj wrote: Sun Dec 22, 2019 8:17 am

Big Block Power wrote: Sun Dec 22, 2019 8:07 am

I'm ok with the big black cowling. At least you knew what it was.

Cmon .. look at this sexy Tracker . ( did I just say sexy Tracker?)

Nailed it, outboards belong on fishing boats!

I think they look just fine on this one. I mean 90mph "cruising" speed and do not have to tear down the motors every 350hrs. There is a reason you are seeing outboards taking over.

tgrace98 wrote: Mon Dec 23, 2019 1:20 pm

akorcovelos wrote: Mon Dec 23, 2019 1:16 pm

cmattj wrote: Sun Dec 22, 2019 8:17 am

Cmon .. look at this sexy Tracker . ( did I just say sexy Tracker?)

Nailed it, outboards belong on fishing boats!

I think they look just fine on this one. I mean 90mph "cruising" speed and do not have to tear down the motors every 350hrs. There is a reason you are seeing outboards taking over.

The MTI is simply artwork!

cmattj wrote: Mon Dec 23, 2019 3:22 pm

tgrace98 wrote: Mon Dec 23, 2019 1:20 pm

akorcovelos wrote: Mon Dec 23, 2019 1:16 pm

Nailed it, outboards belong on fishing boats!

I think they look just fine on this one. I mean 90mph "cruising" speed and do not have to tear down the motors every 350hrs. There is a reason you are seeing outboards taking over.

The MTI is simply artwork!

Why do I see all of us cruising TRL in those bad boys!!

Big Block Power wrote: Mon Dec 23, 2019 6:41 pm Why do I see all of us cruising TRL in those bad boys!!

If my 5 and a Mega lotto comes through..( got a great fortune cookie I’m banking on )..
I’ll add this to stable.. .
Kinda goes with the theme so you guys will recognize us on TRL.

I totally get that outboard technology has made it a better logical choice in many applications, it just doesn’t move me.

cmattj wrote: Mon Dec 23, 2019 8:56 pm

Big Block Power wrote: Mon Dec 23, 2019 6:41 pm Why do I see all of us cruising TRL in those bad boys!!

If my 5 and a Mega lotto comes through..( got a great fortune cookie I’m banking on )..
I’ll add this to stable..
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Kinda goes with the theme so you guys will recognize us on TRL.

Who's Cobalt was that. I recognize the MTI

akorcovelos wrote: Mon Dec 23, 2019 9:16 pm I totally get that outboard technology has made it a better logical choice in many applications, it just doesn’t move me.

What you said! I just don’t appreciate the looks. I realize there are particular applications but I feel it the ruins the Cobalt specific look. Maybe I need to ride on one to see.

Snowman73 wrote: Tue Dec 24, 2019 6:23 am

akorcovelos wrote: Mon Dec 23, 2019 9:16 pm I totally get that outboard technology has made it a better logical choice in many applications, it just doesn’t move me.

What you said! I just don’t appreciate the looks. I realize there are particular applications but I feel it the ruins the Cobalt specific look. Maybe I need to ride on one to see.

Agreed. Kind of a big bummer if you enjoy lake sports, too - the engines are in the way of EVERYTHING.

- Mark

What are the chances of seeing the new R series boat in Miami?? The new A29 seems to be dominating all the marketing and boat shows right now.

Rickybobby12 wrote: Wed Jan 29, 2020 12:58 pm What are the chances of seeing the new R series boat in Miami?? The new A29 seems to be dominating all the marketing and boat shows right now.

It would not surprise me at all if the R6 prototype showed up in Miami kinda like the A29 prototype last year. I know they showed the new r series prototypes off last fall at the dealer summit. The dealer I bought mine from had posted some shots on facebook but then removed them the next day. I'm guessing they got told by Cobalt to take them down.

tgrace98 wrote: Wed Jan 29, 2020 1:04 pm

Rickybobby12 wrote: Wed Jan 29, 2020 12:58 pm What are the chances of seeing the new R series boat in Miami?? The new A29 seems to be dominating all the marketing and boat shows right now.

It would not surprise me at all if the R6 prototype showed up in Miami kinda like the A29 prototype last year. I know they showed the new r series prototypes off last fall at the dealer summit. The dealer I bought mine from had posted some shots on facebook but then removed them the next day. I'm guessing they got told by Cobalt to take them down.

I was told by Cobalt we'll see the R6 in "spring" 2020, but that information was given to me in April of last year so who knows if they are still on the timeline?

My guess is later 2020 or maybe 2021. The boat was shown to dealers at the factory. I heard there was a fair amount of dealer feedback. The same type of feedback that delayed the A29 after
Miami—-the dealers told them what wasn’t right and they delayed the launch to fix it. Could be the same thing with the new R. I did hear it pops up on plane much quicker and handles chop better. Something about the balance of the boat