Just wanted to introduce myself. Just purchased a Cobalt 240 last week and towed it home on the weekend. I am still working out the import and licensing paperwork for the boat and trailer with the Canadian Registry of Imported Vehicles. I should have that all cleared up by end of week.
Been looking since last August, started off looking at the Cobalt 206, but over the course of the search extended to longer models. Unfortunately, due to the length increase, my current tow vehicle will not due and that will be my next purchase.
The boat is a 2004 Cobalt 240 with Merc 496 MAG (375hp) and Bravo 3 stern drive, factory wake tower and extended swim platform. The boat has 247 run-time hours based on engine diagnostics albeit the hours gauge shows 280 hours. I guess time was spent listening to the radio with ignition on.
The boat is not perfect, but I like to say perfect for me. The dash panels have faded, a couple small tears in the upholstery, speedometer gauge not working, swim platform needs to be re-cored, and some other minor things that came out of the boat survey. However, I sort like all things to be working so I will be dealing with all of the above over time.
My wife and kids are really excited and looking forward to dropping it into the lake at our cottage up north, I mean more up north.
This is my first boat so I am certain that I have a lot to learn and hope that I can glean some wisdom from the forum and get advice and help as needed from the members here. It seems that many of you seem to know a lot and knowledge is king.
Looking forward to chatting with you all on this new journey with the Cobalt 240.
Cheers!
John
Terra Cotta, Ontario, Canada
PS. Some pics:
Keep it on the dock for the weekends, but pull it on trailer when not in use. I will also visit friends and cousins who have water access only cottages on Georgian Bay/Honey Harbour area. We also have friends with a beach front cottage on Lake Erie (USA side) to visit. Brother-in-laws are also talking about doing a multi-day cruise up north or along the Trent-Severn Waterway. They all have boats as well.
