Cafe?
09-17-2019 | 06:09 PM
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Cafe?
First time posting...been following for many years. We still have a few good boating weeks left at LOTO and plans for next summer are in the works. We’ve only had family open bow boats and have been very loyal to Cobalt. Definitely want an older Cig for our first go fast, and leaning towards a Cafe. I’ve read about the tab issue’s, but don’t have a good understanding yet. Was this only the early ones or all of them. Any other build quality issues and tips in my search would be appreciated. Thanks
09-18-2019 | 06:14 AM
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09-18-2019 | 03:20 PM
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First time posting...been following for many years. We still have a few good boating weeks left at LOTO and plans for next summer are in the works. We’ve only had family open bow boats and have been very loyal to Cobalt. Definitely want an older Cig for our first go fast, and leaning towards a Cafe. I’ve read about the tab issue’s, but don’t have a good understanding yet. Was this only the early ones or all of them. Any other build quality issues and tips in my search would be appreciated. Thanks
09-18-2019 | 09:12 PM
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I thought it was a jig issue where the tab was drilled.
Bottom line is I wouldn't worry about this issue unless you are looking at a very early boat...
Mine is for sale as well in classifieds..... It's a boat that needs a little TLC although I think it's going to Dustin.
Bottom line is I wouldn't worry about this issue unless you are looking at a very early boat...
Mine is for sale as well in classifieds..... It's a boat that needs a little TLC although I think it's going to Dustin.
09-24-2019 | 09:57 PM
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I think your talking about 2 different traits here. Tabbing referring to the joining of transverse to longitudinal frames. The other tab issue was not a cafe issue I dont think. I believe it was a 38 flatdeck or early gun issue. Just going from memory here..
09-26-2019 | 04:38 AM
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First time posting...been following for many years. We still have a few good boating weeks left at LOTO and plans for next summer are in the works. We’ve only had family open bow boats and have been very loyal to Cobalt. Definitely want an older Cig for our first go fast, and leaning towards a Cafe. I’ve read about the tab issue’s, but don’t have a good understanding yet. Was this only the early ones or all of them. Any other build quality issues and tips in my search would be appreciated. Thanks
09-26-2019 | 08:45 AM
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agreed, the 86 had that strake issue. I looked at one with it..
