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Roy J wrote: Sat Apr 25, 2020 8:12 am I have owned a 202cs since I bought it new in 1997. It is a fantastic boat, and I would bet that you cannot find a better used boat to buy, certainly at that price. The quality is fantastic, and it is the most beautiful ski boat you will ever find. I cannot say enough good things about it.

It is a really good slalom boat, particularly at ski course speeds. The wake flattens out nicely at high speeds. That being said, I'm not sure if the wake is as good as a Ski Nautique, but for the recreational slalom skier it is nice. I'd rather have my Cobalt than a Nautique.

For wakeboarding, at slower speeds it puts out a pretty nice wake. I've never added a fat sack, but you could remove the rear seat and put one in and I bet it would make a fantastic wakeboard wake. I do not have a tower because I don't want to destroy the looks of the boat. I use a 7" wakeboard pole that fits over the pylon, and that works pretty well. Sometimes I've had a couple heavy guys sit on the back of the boat and it makes a great wake.

Mechanically, my boat has been extremely reliable over the years. You will probably have some work to do since this boat hasn't seen much use, but the bones are great and it should not be too much trouble. Importantly, the hull is made of Kevlar and there are no wood stringers to rot, which I've read about similar vintage Ski Nautique owners having to replace, which is a major job. The Cobalt is a great platform to own for a long time. Any work you have to put into it to get it in shape will pay off with years of reliable boating.

The PCM GT40 engine is fantastic and it will probably start on your first try. I've never had starting problems, even if the boat has been sitting a year. The PCM 40i transmission is also really good and rugged. I just replaced my front seal because it was leaking, which was a job, but it stopped the leak and is still running perfectly.

A few things I have done maintenance wise are replacing the exhaust hose, replaced the starter, replaced 2 or 3 starter solenoids and replaced the interior.

You should buy that boat. It is a real find. I don't think you'll regret it.

Big Block Power wrote: Sat Apr 25, 2020 8:17 am

Roy J wrote: Sat Apr 25, 2020 8:12 am I have owned a 202cs since I bought it new in 1997. It is a fantastic boat, and I would bet that you cannot find a better used boat to buy, certainly at that price. The quality is fantastic, and it is the most beautiful ski boat you will ever find. I cannot say enough good things about it.

It is a really good slalom boat, particularly at ski course speeds. The wake flattens out nicely at high speeds. That being said, I'm not sure if the wake is as good as a Ski Nautique, but for the recreational slalom skier it is nice. I'd rather have my Cobalt than a Nautique.

For wakeboarding, at slower speeds it puts out a pretty nice wake. I've never added a fat sack, but you could remove the rear seat and put one in and I bet it would make a fantastic wakeboard wake. I do not have a tower because I don't want to destroy the looks of the boat. I use a 7" wakeboard pole that fits over the pylon, and that works pretty well. Sometimes I've had a couple heavy guys sit on the back of the boat and it makes a great wake.

Mechanically, my boat has been extremely reliable over the years. You will probably have some work to do since this boat hasn't seen much use, but the bones are great and it should not be too much trouble. Importantly, the hull is made of Kevlar and there are no wood stringers to rot, which I've read about similar vintage Ski Nautique owners having to replace, which is a major job. The Cobalt is a great platform to own for a long time. Any work you have to put into it to get it in shape will pay off with years of reliable boating.

The PCM GT40 engine is fantastic and it will probably start on your first try. I've never had starting problems, even if the boat has been sitting a year. The PCM 40i transmission is also really good and rugged. I just replaced my front seal because it was leaking, which was a job, but it stopped the leak and is still running perfectly.

A few things I have done maintenance wise are replacing the exhaust hose, replaced the starter, replaced 2 or 3 starter solenoids and replaced the interior.

You should buy that boat. It is a real find. I don't think you'll regret it.

Wow. Thanks welcome. That is a great first post!! If you can go to the new Member section and introduce yourself with pictures of you and your boat or just your boat that would be awesome!
I see your from Texas and what land do you visit.

Big Block Power wrote: Sat Apr 25, 2020 8:40 am A7 very common on a inboard to only have 1 exhaust outlet.
I can't see what you circled. I just see a shadow from the prop mount and the tiedown buckle strap?

AsLan7 wrote: Sat Apr 25, 2020 8:45 am

Big Block Power wrote: Sat Apr 25, 2020 8:40 am A7 very common on a inboard to only have 1 exhaust outlet.
I can't see what you circled. I just see a shadow from the prop mount and the tiedown buckle strap?

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Ah yes. It’s just that I’m used to seeing two with all of our I/O boats experience.
Maybe it’s time for him to add a fresh air system.

It was the inboard prop shaft that looked like some type of an add on at first glance. I deleted it after analyzing it some more. You’re fast brutha.

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