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Just Purchased: Cobalt 232

May 19, 2008 Club Member Pics, Cobalt 232 1 Comment

Wow,

 

We just bought our first boat… a beautiful Cobalt 232.  We have only been in it long enough to test drive it with the dealer, Lake Cumberland Marine in Somerset Kentucky.  We are extremely excited to get it on the water.  I had no idea when I started researching boats that I would end up with a Cobalt.  Those are boats that only the rich and famous folks can afford, right?  Well, let me say that through all the hours and hours of research, I had made up my mind on another brand, 24 footer. 

 

 

However, one Saturday I happened to visit LCM and stepped into this 232 in the show room.  From the first step, I could literally feel the difference in quality and workmanship.  I was sold on the fact that these are the best built boats in the world. 

 

 

Now, the price… When I laid out the two brands, option for option, there was only about $10-12K difference.  Then I started looking at resale values of 5-10 year old boats.  I then realized that the extra money up-front would easily be returned at trade or sale.  There is no better value out there, as far as I’m concerned.

 

 

The only nervousness that I have now is with fuel prices.  This boat was equipped with a Merc 496 Mag, 375hp.  Now, I’ve been told that this engine is a relatively fuel efficient power package.  I would love to hear feedback from some folks that have experience with this engine.

 

Thanks,

Rodney, Kim, Sydney and Madison Wilson

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One Response

  1. Mike D'Anna June 3, 2008

    Rodney, the 496 Mag is an awesome motor for that boat. My current boat is a Cobalt 250 with the 496 Mag and my previous boat was a Cobalt 226 with the same engine. These motors run great and aren’t too bad on fuel as long as you drive responsibly and you get the added advantage of closed cooling with the easy drain feature. My 250 has a 70-gallon tank and easily goes two weekends on a tank including boat riding and water-skiing. Ya, gas is expensive but boating is a great family pastime and well worth the money. Enjoy that new Cobalt; it will give you years of enjoyment. I had my first Cobalt in 1991 and after 12 yrs of use and 700 hrs it sold for 50% of what I paid for it. Can’t beat that, just keep it clean and well maintained