Crownline E4 or E6

lawn psycho · 04-25-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Lakepilot

I've got a Cobalt 250 with the 8.1L big block and the overall performance is awesome. It rides beautifully.

I took a ride in a Cobalt with some friends on the lake (I think it was a 242) and I LOVE the boat. They make you pay for the luxury but I think my next boat will be a Cobalt and I am a big fan of the Four Winns brand.

ThePlut · 04-26-2011, 06:58 AM

I'm on my third Cobalt now (200, 240 and now 262) and while I would never claim that they are bargain priced, I strongly encourage anyone who's considering them to do a demo and get an actual number for a boat built the way you want it.

I ended up in a 200 back in 2004 because I got a better price than a similar Crownline, ordered the way I wanted it, with the motor I wanted (Crownline dealer wanted to sell me an in stock boat with a 5.0, I ordered a new Cobalt built to my specs with a 350 Mag for slightly less money from EastCoast Flightcraft).

I think you'll find that the actual selling price (ignore the MSRP on the website) is far more in line with other dealerships actual selling price for similar/competitive boats...

Since then, I've had a great relationship with those guys, would be happy to help anyone who's interested...

Just my $0.02.

CrownRay · 04-26-2011, 09:55 AM

Well, out of all the different boats we have had over the years, I would say that our 06' 26ft BR is by far the most plush. They did a great job with the interior...

It rides great. Perfect for the lake. One early morning, had it close to 55mph

Lakepilot · 04-26-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by lawn psycho

I took a ride in a Cobalt with some friends on the lake (I think it was a 242) and I LOVE the boat. They make you pay for the luxury but I think my next boat will be a Cobalt and I am a big fan of the Four Winns brand.

We had a smaller Four Winns before the Cobalt. It was a killer on the back. It was only a 20 footer and fairly light.

We also have a Boston Whaler Dauntless that we keep in Rack Storage in Florida. You almost never see stern drives in the ocean for many reasons. Our Whaler handles in-shore and off-shore incredibly well. It's more of a fishing boat then our Cobalt, but each do their job very well.

SAMIAM · 04-27-2011, 09:13 AM

Keep in mind that the greater the deadrise, the greater the draft. You may want to consider that if the water is a little shallow at your place....or if you like to "beach" the boat a lot. If you're in the chop a lot, you can't beat a 24 degree hull.

Dave R · 04-29-2011, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SAMIAM

Keep in mind that the greater the deadrise, the greater the draft. You may want to consider that if the water is a little shallow at your place....or if you like to "beach" the boat a lot. If you're in the chop a lot, you can't beat a 24 degree hull.

Except with a 25 degree hull

04-26-2011, 06:58 AM	#2
ThePlut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 150 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Cobalt I'm on my third Cobalt now (200, 240 and now 262) and while I would never claim that they are bargain priced, I strongly encourage anyone who's considering them to do a demo and get an actual number for a boat built the way you want it. I ended up in a 200 back in 2004 because I got a better price than a similar Crownline, ordered the way I wanted it, with the motor I wanted (Crownline dealer wanted to sell me an in stock boat with a 5.0, I ordered a new Cobalt built to my specs with a 350 Mag for slightly less money from EastCoast Flightcraft). I think you'll find that the actual selling price (ignore the MSRP on the website) is far more in line with other dealerships actual selling price for similar/competitive boats... Since then, I've had a great relationship with those guys, would be happy to help anyone who's interested... Just my $0.02.

04-26-2011, 09:55 AM	#3
CrownRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Medford MA/Blackcat Island Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Well, out of all the different boats we have had over the years, I would say that our 06' 26ft BR is by far the most plush. They did a great job with the interior... It rides great. Perfect for the lake. One early morning, had it close to 55mph __________________ "The ocean (or lake) itself is not dangerous, it's the hard stuff around the edges that will kill you."

04-27-2011, 09:13 AM	#5
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,901 Thanks: 336 Thanked 1,678 Times in 587 Posts	Keep in mind that the greater the deadrise, the greater the draft. You may want to consider that if the water is a little shallow at your place....or if you like to "beach" the boat a lot. If you're in the chop a lot, you can't beat a 24 degree hull.