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New to the forum and new to boat ownership. I just wanted to say hello and look forward to learning more about the Cobalt.

Welcome. This forum will be happy to help you spend your money on any necessary repairs or upgrades, or anything in your life, actually. To get the process started, head to the member introduction and photos section and post some pics and introduce yourself.

coji1469 wrote: Sat Aug 18, 2018 8:32 pm New to the forum and new to boat ownership. I just wanted to say hello and look forward to learning more about the Cobalt.

Hey coji1469, welcome to the Cobalt chat forum. So glad you found us!

Congrats on your new acquisition. Looking forward to pics. Which model and size engine is pushing her?

Welcome aboard mate!

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Welcome and yes we would loce to see some pics.. the cuddies of those years where powerful looking.

Head over as they said to the new members section and get your pics ready!!

She's a 1990 263 with the 7.4l dual prop. Here are some pics.

Nice ride you have their. Another Texan. What's your plans for her.

Restoring her and keeping her for 4 or 5 years until we decide if we want bigger.

Nice boat! keep us posted on the restoration!

If you an on towing much I'd replace those trailer tires for sure. Regardless of what the tread looks like.

coji1469 wrote: Sun Sep 09, 2018 9:59 am Restoring her and keeping her for 4 or 5 years until we decide if we want bigger.

Lots of good threads here on restorations. If you can't search and find for what you're looking for just ask. Some of the guys have real mechanical talent I'm amazed at the job they accomplish.

Trailer is my mechanics btw. I don't have a trailer for the boat. It really sucks.

coji1469 wrote: Mon Sep 10, 2018 7:10 pm Trailer is my mechanics btw. I don't have a trailer for the boat. It really sucks.

Buy a good used one like T5555555000000 did and you won't have to stick another dime into it.

Here is the beginning of the restoration. Phase 1 is paint and bottom job. Up next will be the interior.

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Awesome. Keep it coming. Did you paint it or gel?

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?