Cobalt R5 poor design

[Dave R]

I like Cobalts very much, they are gorgeous and well-made, and I can say from experience that the R5 is a pleasure to operate, but I can't imagine a Cobalt bowrider would make a good Rattlesnake Island boat. I think a simple boat with fat rub rails, an outboard engine, and a self-bailing cockpit would be better suiting for island use where weather could trap you in a bowrider and a cold snap could cause freeze damage to your engine late in the season.

[Formula260SS]

Originally Posted by Dave R

I like Cobalts very much, they are gorgeous and well-made, and I can say from experience that the R5 is a pleasure to operate, but I can't imagine a Cobalt bowrider would make a good Rattlesnake Island boat. I think a simple boat with fat rub rails, an outboard engine, and a self-bailing cockpit would be better suiting for island use where weather could trap you in a bowrider and a cold snap could cause freeze damage to your engine late in the season.

Being on Rattlesnake Broads side we have two boats, one is the Formula which is great if the waves are cranking and a 18' Whaler which when conditions allow (90% of the time) is the more desirable boat to use. We don't boat around the lake much anymore except for Dinner or if a visitor wants a tour so the Whaler sees the most use. I like Cobalts, I think they rank right with Formula.