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    Potential Relocation - Boating in Colorado?

    I'm in the very early stages of a potential career change that would land me on the south side of the Denver metro area. If (big if) it comes to fruition, boating is one of the factors that I will definitely consider in my pros/cons. Frankly it's our favorite family summer activity, and I...
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    Chris Craft Launch 22 vs Cobalt 223

    Can anyone provide some perspective on these two boats? The CC is a 2001 with about 100 hrs, Volvo 5.7 GXI with 320 HP, I'm not sure if single or dual prop. The Cobalt is a 2000 with around 300 hrs, Mercruiser 7.4 MPI with 320 HP, Bravo 3 dual prop. Both asking about $22k, I probably won't...
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    Shipping A Boat? Suggestions Needed.

    I'm currently trying to sell my boat, and have an interested buyer that would like to have it shipped. The problem is, neither of us have ever shipped a boat. Has anyone ever shipped a smaller boat (19' bowrider) and trailer across the USA? Any hints, shipper recommendations, or cost estimates?
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    Cobalt Shopping - 222 vs 232 vs 252 Feedback Requested

    I'm currently shopping for a used Cobalt in the 1995-2000 range, and looking at the 222, 232, and 252. Other than the obvious differences in length, what subtle differences should I expect between the models? Interesting features, ride and handling, unique quirks, etc. There's not much online...
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    How Universal Are Trailers? Buying a Boat Without One.

    I'm seriously looking at a 1995 Cobalt 252 that has lived on the same lake on a covered lift for its entire life, so no trailer. There are plenty of used trailer options out there that should fit the boat, but they obviously aren't Cobalt specific. Should most any trailer designed to fit a 25'...
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    Jet Boat (Yamaha SR230) vs I/O (Cobalt BR230)

    Odd comparison, let me set it up. About 1.5 years ago we bought our first boat, a 2004 18' Tahoe bowrider. The idea was to see if my family (wife, kids 3, 6, 9) would use it before jumping into something bigger and more expensive. It was an huge success, we've gone boating every weekend...
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    4.3 Runs Great But Occasionally Dies - Anything I'm Missing?

    So, pertinent data up front: 2004 Tahoe Q4, 4.3 MCM Mercruiser, 2 bbl carb, Alpha 1, Thunderbolt V. New to me this year, the only known recent maintenance is new exhaust manifolds, impeller, oil change, and serpentine belt last year. Battery is new this spring. This is a bit of an interesting...
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    Bought My First Boat (Tahoe) - Now What?

    First off, the obligatory pictures! It's a 2004 Tahoe Q4 with a 190 HP Mercruiser 4.3 V6. Overall in excellent condition, two owner and always stored inside. It came with a kid's wakeboard, kid's skis, tube, ropes, bimini top, cover, anchor, and some other misc stuff. The previous...
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