1983 Cobalt

[115johnson78]

I'm looking at a 83' Cobalt with a 350 Mercruzer 265. I haven't heard much about these boats. Any pros and cons would be a big help. Thanks.

 

[QC]

Re: 1983 Cobalt

Cobalt's have a great reputation for high quality, but with a boat that old it is more about current condition than anything else.

350 Mercruzer 265

Need to double check that. I don't recall a 265, 260 yes, and 165, but not a 265 . . .

 

[rusobr2]

Re: 1983 Cobalt

i would try and get all the data you can on the boat-i bought a 1979 26' searay a couple of yrs. ago ,out of la cross wi.it came with all service records,engine data,records on outdrive,and new bunk style e-z loader trailer--it turned out to be a turn key and go--boat,but now i have to stay on top of it as best i can,small things like a gauge here ,switches,bad grounds. just typical old boat stuff,but for 5,000 total cost ,and 340 for fuel ,to go fetch it ,i think i did all right--just my thoughts

steven

 

[115johnson78]

Re: 1983 Cobalt

Thanks. I currenly have a 78 Johnson 115 Hp outboard. It sits on a well taken care of 17' 78 Invader Deep V. The outboard is worn out.(Not too sure if I want to spend the money to rebuild) My parents have a 73 Ford Mercruiser 5.0 and had no problems. I was just wondering about the GM 5.7 Mercruiser?



QC you are correct it is the 260.

 

[QC]

Re: 1983 Cobalt

I was just wondering about the GM 5.7 Mercruiser?

The 260 is very common, parts are readily available, well known by service people, bulletproof and upgradeable. Good platform.