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Just wrote the check today for our next boat. So it's time to sell our beloved 232. It's been an absolutely wonderful boat for us, but we can't keep two Cobalts

1999 Cobalt 232 bow rider
7.4L 454 v8 Mercruiser Engine
Bravo3 Dual Stainless Propeller Outdrive
4inch Performance Intake
Recent upholstery work
All maintenance up to date

Asking price:
$22,000 - boat only
$23,500 - boat + trailer

Call or text me with any questions: 512-560-8176

Options and upgrades - ALL of these upgrades and maintenance performed in the last 6-12 months
* Swimplatforms.com custom 3ft extended swim platform with extended length stainless steel ladder and stainless trim
* Custom SeaDeck / MarineMat on upper swim platform, lower swim platform, anchor locker, and two cooler lid steps
* 6x high power marine Polk DB652 6.5" speakers. Two on transom
* JVC bluetooth head unit
* Two JVC remotes (one on dash and one on transom)
* Custom extra large bimini top
* Refinished and balanced 26P OEM Mercruiser Stainless Steel prop set
* Refinished and high temp coated exhaust manifolds
* Refinished and high temp coated exhaust risers
* Upgraded all OEM plastic manifold/riser plugs to new brass fittings
* Upgraded OEM plastic manifold drains to brass fittings
* New water pump housing and impeller
* Oil change with OEM Mercruiser fluids
* Outdrive fluid flush and fill with Mercruiser fluids
* Outdrive tilt fluid flush and fill with OEM fluids
* New Mercruiser spark plugs
* New Mercruiser spark plug wires
* New Mercruiser distributor cap and rotor
* New IAC (idle air control valve)
* New custom 4" high performance intake. 4" aluminum mandrel bent with high flow K&N flame arrestor/filter
* New upgraded high output alternator
* Upgraded from a single battery to 3x Duracell Marine AGM batteries, new battery trays, custom battery wiring
* Two house batteries and one starting battery. You can run music all day long and never have to plug in a charger
* New twin Perko battery switches
* New Garmin GPS & Fishfinder. Displays GPS speed, water temp, depth, GPS location, and is a CHIRP fish finder
* New SeaStar xTreme side mount controller with kill switch and trim/trailer switches
* New high flow 2000gph bilge pump and float switch
* Simrek drive shower

Trailer
* Custom Eagle trailer built specifically for this Cobalt. Color matched to boat.
* Just converted to waterproof electric brakes this season. The electric brakes work so much better than any surge brake setup. The trailer drives amazingly well with the new electronic brake setup
* New battery and breakaway switch
* Refinished polished aluminum wheels
* 4x Brand new high speed load D trailer tires. Balanced perfectly too

The boat is 23ft 6in from the factory. With the added swim platform it is 27ft 2in

I am probably forgetting a lot of things, but feel free to contact me with any questions. This boat is ready for many years of fun on the lake.

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Man I love when you folks post lots of pics.

And she is sold as of yesterday. Took less than 3 full days, wow! I guess the boat market really is hot!

What's next. I can't believe you spent that much time fixing it up and sold it that fast. It looked very nice.

Big Block Power wrote: Sun Sep 20, 2020 10:02 am What's next. I can't believe you spent that much time fixing it up and sold it that fast. It looked very nice.

We did not leave the Cobalt family. After years of owning SeaRay boats. Then getting this 232. We were hooked on the Cobalt build quality. We looked for 5 months to find a 272 or 282 that was just right for us. But they were mostly in rough shape from owners that did not take care of them. We had our eye on a 292 for a while that was probably too large for us. But finally we decided to take a look at it and fell in love. My wife and I went to see it a few days ago and decided on the spot that it was perfect for us. I will start a new thread for our build/restoration on the 292. Here is a side by side of the size comparison on the 232 vs the 292. It is a massive vessel

There is a massive difference in size. Photos don't do it justice. The 292 is absolutely huge.

Very nice. What a beast.

That really puts it in perspective. A 232 is not a small boat either, around here.

baktasht wrote: Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:30 pm There is a massive difference in size. Photos don't do it justice. The 292 is absolutely huge.

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Just wait

My jump up in size was 22’ Malibu to 26’ 262.

These boats are HEAVY! You will no longer push it off the trailer or sand bar. If you come in just slightly too fast, you won’t run up to the bow and stop it. It’s too heavy and your arm aren’t long enough . I’m telling you this only so you don’t get surprised like I did.

Congrats on your sale and purchase!!

rabiddawg wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:34 am

baktasht wrote: Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:30 pm There is a massive difference in size. Photos don't do it justice. The 292 is absolutely huge.

20200920_202159-COLLAGE.jpg

Just wait

My jump up in size was 22’ Malibu to 26’ 262.

These boats are HEAVY! You will no longer push it off the trailer or sand bar. If you come in just slightly too fast, you won’t run up to the bow and stop it. It’s too heavy and your arm aren’t long enough . I’m telling you this only so you don’t get surprised like I did.

Congrats on your sale and purchase!!

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We love the legal trailerability beam of our 263 but even that can feel small on the water sometimes. I wouldn't want to pull something larger though as they do feel massive on land.

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dustinm wrote: Sun Sep 20, 2020 9:04 pm That really puts it in perspective. A 232 is not a small boat either, around here.

Definitely! The 232 was a very good size, large enough to tackle most of the choppy water around here, and tons of storage.

rabiddawg wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:34 am Just wait
My jump up in size was 22’ Malibu to 26’ 262.
These boats are HEAVY! You will no longer push it off the trailer or sand bar. If you come in just slightly too fast, you won’t run up to the bow and stop it. It’s too heavy and your arm aren’t long enough . I’m telling you this only so you don’t get surprised like I did.

Congrats on your sale and purchase!!

Thanks! We don't really have sand bars around here, but getting it on and off the trailer will be interesting. Hopefully will have it nailed down after a few trips.

AsLan7 wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:32 am We love the legal trailerability beam of our 263 but even that can feel small on the water sometimes. I wouldn't want to pull something larger though as they do feel massive on land.

I was actually a bit concerned about how the drive on land would be when trailering. But I was pleasantly surprised how well our truck pulls it and also how solid it feels on the road. It may be partially due to the 3-axle trailer, but so far so good.