Purchased cobalt 343, any owners out there??
#11
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Very nice. I’m not familiar with that model. How about some cabin pics, Hows it run?
#13
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I've never read a bad report on a Cobalt.
Always thought the helm layout and aft facing 'social' seat looks great and I admire a manufacturer who dares to try something different.
Congratulations on the new ride.
RR
Always thought the helm layout and aft facing 'social' seat looks great and I admire a manufacturer who dares to try something different.
Congratulations on the new ride.
RR
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larslindroth (06-27-2020)
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Congrats to a very cool boat. These 343s handle well in rough water and the accommodations are truly luxerious and practical. I like the looks too, kind of like a cross between two old gentleman's runabouts, the Fino 30 and the Monte--Carlo Offshorer 27/30/32. Here's a couple links for you. One great 343 thread here on OSO and one to the Cobalt Boat Owners Club. They got a Facebook members group too. Enjoy your beauty. Great choice!
Cobalt 343
https://mycobalt.net/category/cobalt-343/
Cobalt 343
https://mycobalt.net/category/cobalt-343/
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There's one on Lake George with 525's and whipples done by Saris Racing. Im told it runs close to 100 mph. Of course he rebuilds the drives every year or so..
I love this boat. Thought about this before my Fastech.
I love this boat. Thought about this before my Fastech.
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Congrats to a very cool boat. These 343s handle well in rough water and the accommodations are truly luxerious and practical. I like the looks too, kind of like a cross between two old gentleman's runabouts, the Fino 30 and the Monte--Carlo Offshorer 27/30/32. Here's a couple links for you. One great 343 thread here on OSO and one to the Cobalt Boat Owners Club. They got a Facebook members group too. Enjoy your beauty. Great choice!
Cobalt 343
https://mycobalt.net/category/cobalt-343/
https://youtu.be/qCL2HbzbYSs
Cobalt 343
https://mycobalt.net/category/cobalt-343/
https://youtu.be/qCL2HbzbYSs
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larslindroth (06-29-2020)
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I really like al the positive feedback! I wasn't sure what to expect on an offshore forum! So far I am really loving the boat, only issue has been the IAC valve which is a bit of a pain. Has anyone else had issues with their IAC valve on 496 HO?
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Twin O/B Sonic (07-03-2020)
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Still hoping some 343 owners will chime in. I encountered my first issue other than my IAC valve, my audio amp blew. Let me tell you it was a b^tch locating it and there didn't seem to be any online sources of information for these boats.
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