A friend is considering a 2002 Cobalt 21 footer (last new 2002 the dealer has) -vs- the Sea ray 2003 20 foot deck boat. I was wondering if any of you have any personal experience on these boats that you can share here for him to read about over the next day or so. He will be taking both out for test rides this weekend and I will be out of town and won't be able to go with him. Primary use will be on Havasu, Mohave and probably occasional trips to Peris or Elsinore for day trips. They are pretty close as far as price and both salesmen are dealing with the other products with respect rather than trying to make the other guy look bad. That is good to hear for a change. The Cobalt has a little bit more flare and color than the Sea Ray boat and that has caught their eye somewhat.
I know the Sea Ray is very well built but do not know much about Cobalt. The Cobalt sounds like it is very well appointed and has the Volvo 270HP duo prop config. The Sea Ray uses the single Mercruiser config. Don't know the HP on it.
Any advice for the virgin boater?
I can attest to the quality of Cobalt boats. My
sister has one. damn thing has a huge wake, but
you get that with a deep V. the hull is very
sound, the quality of the parts is excellent, and
their boat is around 18-? years old now, but still
runs great, doesn't sqeak/rattle/or pop.
cobalts have always been built nice, now alot of
searay stuff is nice, but I think the cobalt is
more of a Cadillac vs chevy-(searay) issue.
just my .02...
--sherpa
Cobalt all the way these two boat should not even be compared! I would find it hard to belive the $$$ are close but the just my opinoion. Cobalt are high class all the way. And the resale is way better. You see 20-30yr old cobalt on the lack all the time still bring 15-20K.
No disrespect to Sea Ray, my dad had one for years but Cobalt is far and away better than Sea Ray. It's like comparing a Cadillac to a Geo.
Cobalt all the way. You'll pay more, but you know what they say....
I sorta grew up on a Cobalt and that boat is still great shape. Lots of classic Cobalts on the water too. In fact I think I see more old school Cobalts than new ones. I don't remember ever seeing a 25 year old Sea Ray on the water.
Just my op.
mirvin:
Cobalt all the way. You'll pay more, but you know what they say....
I sorta grew up on a Cobalt and that boat is still great shape. Lots of classic Cobalts on the water too. In fact I think I see more old school Cobalts than new ones. I don't remember ever seeing a 25 year old Sea Ray on the water.
Just my op. My buddy has a 20 year old Sea Ray.
Cobalt!! For a production boat Cobalt gets my vote.
Wait for Hot Boat or Powerboat to do the performance tests...
I would have to sgree Cobalt is the better. You to get a real high end SeaRay to compare to the quality of the Cobalt
Maybe it's the American flag in the logo. Makes you think you've been seeing them forever!! I think I just have fond memories of Cobalts. A family friend had a nice sleeper with nitrous oxide. I think it had a 351 Cleveland. This was like 1975 to 1980 I think.
My buddy has a 20 year old Sea Ray.Ouch! Is it the same guy you're making the iquiry for? I withdraw my opinion!!!
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