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Originally Posted by boat_guy64
I don't own a cobalt but have three friends that have or had them. I always felt that some of them (246 or 252 for example) have a bow that rides very low in the water and they are not great for Winnipesaukee. The 282 on the other hand has a bow that rides high and is a big boat that rides very nicely. My friends with the 246 and 252 definately won't venture out on days that are windy and often get water over the bow from boat chop. Also, events like the Meredith fireworks are difficult at best with these boats. One family in our neighborhood had 4 adults and 2 kids on their 252 and it was swamped badly on the night of the fireworks. I'd only purchase the bow type that provides much more bow height off of the water.
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There was a long thread about a Cobalt BR that went down in heavy chop on Winni. I do think Cobalt's bow is a little close to the water on some models.
In rough weather I keep my bow cover on and a little up trim.