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Adopted
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2022 3:59 pm
by Dudley67
Went to Kentucky yesterday, brought out of storage for the past 22 years, my childhood dream boat! Bought from orignal owner’s son.
1974 Cobalt 18TH, powerplant is a Merc 233.
Let the restoration begin!
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Re: Adopted
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2022 4:11 pm
by Titaniumboy
Congratulations!!
That just might be the oldest Cobalt on the forum.
Re: Adopted
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2022 5:32 pm
by AsLan7
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Great pics D67.
Yes U may have a record setter here on the forum.
Re: Adopted
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2022 6:52 pm
by Dudley67
Thanks all, my wife was a little wore out, she had a Panama turn on Friday, got home at 2200, woke her up at 0600, 5 hr drive up buy a boat, nurse the trailer tires home, 6.5 hour drive back..
Re: Adopted
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2022 8:34 am
by Big Block Power
Very nice congrats!
Re: Adopted
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2022 12:32 am
by DanielP375
I am a retired professional diver with more than 10 years of experience. I purchased this boat in 2014 from my childhood friend who was working as a marine mechanic. I love this boat and would do anything to own one. The craftsmanship is amazing and the rigidity is unmatched. This boat is an investment that will last a lifetime and you will be glad you did it!
Many thanks for looking at my beautiful piece of history!
Re: Adopted
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2022 1:29 am
by AsLan7
DanielP375 wrote: Thu Sep 22, 2022 12:32 am
I am a retired professional diver with more than 10 years of experience. I purchased this boat in 2014 from my childhood friend who was working as a marine mechanic. I love this boat and would do anything to own one. The craftsmanship is amazing and the rigidity is unmatched. This boat is an investment that will last a lifetime and you will be glad you did it!
Many thanks for looking at my beautiful piece of history!
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Great story DP375.
Any pics of when you owned it? It would be great to see what changed if anything.
And welcome aboard mate!
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Re: Adopted
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2022 10:20 pm
by Dudley67
Couldn’t help myself, picked up another one to restore..
1975 with a 188 Mercruiser.
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Now I have twins.
Re: Adopted
Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2022 3:03 am
by Titaniumboy
I like the cut of your jib.
Better to ask forgiveness than permission.
Re: Adopted
Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2022 9:20 am
by AsLan7
Dudley67 wrote: Fri Sep 23, 2022 10:20 pm
Couldn’t help myself, picked up another one to restore..
1975 with a 188 Mercruiser.
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Now I have twins.
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Wow
Twins. Congratulations
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Re: Adopted
Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2022 10:41 am
by Dudley67
Yeah, Copper and Jade nicknamed by the wife.
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Re: Adopted
Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:00 pm
by Big Block Power
Looks nice. Congrats
Re: Adopted
Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:06 pm
by Titaniumboy
Congratulations!! Now you need to update your signature to account for your new acquisition.
It looks like you have room for one more vintage Cobalt in your shed.
Re: Adopted
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 6:36 am
by clm0fiz
Dudley, first congrats on getting some 'rainy day' projects. They both look to be in fine shape for their age (I hear that from my sibs). But I'm a little surprised you didn't make points by sticking with the nicknames! I did, and she loves showing off 'her' boat.
Re: Adopted
Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:49 am
by Dudley67
clm0fiz wrote: Mon Dec 19, 2022 6:36 am
Dudley, first congrats on getting some 'rainy day' projects. They both look to be in fine shape for their age (I hear that from my sibs). But I'm a little surprised you didn't make points by sticking with the nicknames! I did, and she loves showing off 'her' boat.
The Admiral has a great sense of humor, she indulged me and just shakes her head.
Project update, my Father in-law bought the 1974, so I am in better graces..
We kept the 1975, interior and carpet have been replaced:
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Canvas replacement up next….
