cobalt 24SD

winterh · 02-25-2014, 10:32 PM

Just bought a new Cobalt 24SD at the boat show. Went with an open mind and took a look at everything, tritoons, jetboats... but at the end of the day could not make the move from the more traditional bowrider. Ice out can't come soon enough. Pulled the trigger now to get a great deal but have never driven one. Anyone have one and are you happy with it?
First time going to the show since they moved to the new convention center, I thought it was great.

pjard · 02-26-2014, 06:25 AM

What kiind of a deal did you get at the show? I am debating if its worth driving down there tomorrow or Friday.

Blue Thunder · 02-26-2014, 07:09 AM

Can't go wrong with a Cobalt. A pricey watercraft to say the least but you get what you pay for in quality, fit and finish.

BT

robmac · 02-26-2014, 07:10 AM

Congrats on your new vessel,Cobalt has always built a quality boat. Wish you the best with her and that ice out arrives soon.

MeredithMan · 02-26-2014, 04:44 PM

Congrats on your purchase!

We have a Cobalt 250 Bowrider and we love it! I bought it used last year from an owner who meticulously maintained it and kept it on a covered boat lift. It is solid as a rock in the rough stuff and we have had 10 people on it and there is plenty of room. And, the 425HP big block with captain's call exhaust satisfies my occasional mid-life crisis and provides more power than we need.

Wish you the best with the Cobalt. I am sure you won't be disappointed!

islandboater · 03-10-2014, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by winterh

Just bought a new Cobalt 24SD at the boat show. Went with an open mind and took a look at everything, tritoons, jetboats... but at the end of the day could not make the move from the more traditional bowrider. Ice out can't come soon enough. Pulled the trigger now to get a great deal but have never driven one. Anyone have one and are you happy with it?
First time going to the show since they moved to the new convention center, I thought it was great.

The Cobalt is a great lake boat...had mine for 12 years. Just added a tritoon to the fleet...with 225hp... better ride overall and yes better in rough water. Drawbacks are marina issues....forklifts not great at picking it. Enjoy the lake...could be May ice out

dippasan · 03-10-2014, 12:30 PM

I had a Cobalt 252 for several years and loved it! In my opinion, it may be the finest quality boat on the water. Fit and finish was tremendous with great ride quality. It's like a Lexus sedan on the water...it does everything extremely well.

I now have a Formula (only because I couldn't pass up the deal I got) and I absolutely love my Formula but there's just something about Cobalt quality and details. You sure do pay for it though!

02-25-2014, 10:32 PM	#1
winterh Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 248 Thanks: 26 Thanked 134 Times in 61 Posts	cobalt 24SD Just bought a new Cobalt 24SD at the boat show. Went with an open mind and took a look at everything, tritoons, jetboats... but at the end of the day could not make the move from the more traditional bowrider. Ice out can't come soon enough. Pulled the trigger now to get a great deal but have never driven one. Anyone have one and are you happy with it? First time going to the show since they moved to the new convention center, I thought it was great.

02-26-2014, 07:09 AM	#3
Blue Thunder Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Eastern MA & Frye Island/Sebago Lake, Maine Posts: 951 Thanks: 252 Thanked 351 Times in 158 Posts	Can't go wrong with a Cobalt. A pricey watercraft to say the least but you get what you pay for in quality, fit and finish. BT __________________ " Live for today because yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come"

02-26-2014, 04:44 PM	#5
MeredithMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, NH; Meredith, NH Posts: 945 Thanks: 262 Thanked 812 Times in 331 Posts	Cobalt Bowrider Congrats on your purchase! We have a Cobalt 250 Bowrider and we love it! I bought it used last year from an owner who meticulously maintained it and kept it on a covered boat lift. It is solid as a rock in the rough stuff and we have had 10 people on it and there is plenty of room. And, the 425HP big block with captain's call exhaust satisfies my occasional mid-life crisis and provides more power than we need. Wish you the best with the Cobalt. I am sure you won't be disappointed!

03-10-2014, 12:30 PM	#7
dippasan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hooksett NH and Sleepers Isl Posts: 392 Thanks: 287 Thanked 190 Times in 83 Posts	Cobalt I had a Cobalt 252 for several years and loved it! In my opinion, it may be the finest quality boat on the water. Fit and finish was tremendous with great ride quality. It's like a Lexus sedan on the water...it does everything extremely well. I now have a Formula (only because I couldn't pass up the deal I got) and I absolutely love my Formula but there's just something about Cobalt quality and details. You sure do pay for it though! __________________ Luck is when preparedness meets opportunity

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02-26-2014, 06:25 AM	#2
pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 635 Thanks: 490 Thanked 194 Times in 101 Posts	What kiind of a deal did you get at the show? I am debating if its worth driving down there tomorrow or Friday.

02-26-2014, 07:10 AM	#4
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	Congrats on your new vessel,Cobalt has always built a quality boat. Wish you the best with her and that ice out arrives soon.