Placed the order January 3rd. Told me 12 weeks,now June possibly but they say should be sooner. A schedule of delivery date s is forthcoming. Thanks anyway Pete. Yes you have a great package that runs and runs... Can't argue with that,and it's fast.

Is that you Randmeister? How are you doing? You are building a new CC. Smart move. Yeah I tried the cruiser thing, long story. I think I have pictures of the boat,may maybe some on the Bertram site but I'm not a big fan of computer typically. I really loved my outboards before and now they're even better. So many advantages....uusability of a CC is just amazing and so practical. Call me when you get a chance and I can update you on the boats if you want. 315-382-8828

Hey Cary, all is well! and yes a CC.
looking ahead..."retirement boat" lol

low fuss, low maintenance, easy to get around on, keep, and efficient.
no more stooping, crawling, jumping, climbing, or standing on my head for me!
Shoes? Rain? Potato chips and cracker crumbs? Spill your soda pop?
Need to take 3 coolers and a half-dozen beach chairs for the day?
NO PROBLEM!
admittedly reactionary to being burnt out after 28 years of perf boat compromises, but it's my reality.
I think I'll really like it.

over 80 sq. ft. of floor space 9'3" beam, big tank 400+ mi range, huge head, ridiculous storage, LeBroc captain's chairs, nicest T-Top in the industry, everything well thought-out and laid-out, gets near 3mpg at just under 30 cruise and runs 50mph on Yam 150's
Took 18 months to find "the right boat" from the "right builder" through the "right dealer".

I live 20-25 mins from both A-Bay and Henderson.
I just want a roomy Lake Ontario capable day-boat that's easy to run the hell out of all over.
If I get a hair to overnight again someday 25/7/9' 90's Sea Ray cruisers are everywhere and cheap.
Frankly with the filler cushion and the aftermarket bow tents/enclosures they have now for CC's it can be done on this if I want to.

Amen Randy to all the points you make. I wish we lived closer to the River but forced to keep trailer boating for now. I agree with you on the theory at our stage of life. You will definitely enjoy hassle free,peac peacefully. I can't pass up the ride quality in my older boat. Restomod with the new efficient power and I enjoy both. But I have to compromise the layout at rest. Do have a nice Bimini that stores and collapse s though.... God bless...

hopefully Cary, I won't be shunned for going this route :picard1:

I had no interest in the typical "busy", "sit on the floor", "only one way forward" day boat.
I wanted to sit high from the waterline in a big comfy seat, with my feet up, in the shade :drink:
deep far forward entry and some flare for Lake O

They brought this to the Miami show a couple weeks after I ordered mine so I at least have an idea of the appearance
I did have the Haze Gray bottom color brought up to the style line
nixed the T-Top rod holders
and a few other small accomodations.
They have been great to work with.

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back to the classics. Apologize for the interlope. :D

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One of my favorites.

Screams, pure class!

Circa '1974 or thereabouts, Strohs Grand Nationals at Cedar Point Ohio.
Cant tell in the picture but yes I have wood ;)

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That's why I posted that...

Lines, shapes, red/white colors, tasteful graphics and decals...just epitomizes clean classic hot rod race boat in every single way possible.

Randy that boat is beautiful,dont 'let anyone tell you otherwise. You will not regret it. Functional boat out on the water is precious. Life is too short the one dimensional performance boat like mine is restrictive. Real boaters enjoy and have a passion for all types...

Besides Cobia has been building quality boats for many years. They have it all figured out ..