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WANTED 242 w/the 8L power plant.

Discussion in 'Cobalt Classifieds' started by Jack Rose, Jul 25, 2017.

  1. Walt P

    Walt P Administrator Founding Member

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    Prarie Creek Marina
    2001 Cobalt 262
    Volvo 8.1L Gi 375 HP
    Jack, a bunch of Cobalts popped up on Craigslist in my area. Go to the Fayetteville, Arkansas page, and do the boat search for private and dealers. There are 10 listed in the local area, but another 56 listings in the area around Fayetteville. All in this area are fresh water boats. Hope this helps.
     
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  2. Jack Rose

    Jack Rose Active Member Founding Member

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    Kentucky
    1987 Supra Saltare'
    Big block, 454
    2011 Escalade
    Thanks, Walt. Still working on dispelling the bad mojo from my 900 mile fiasco.
     
  3. Walt P

    Walt P Administrator Founding Member

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    Prarie Creek Marina
    2001 Cobalt 262
    Volvo 8.1L Gi 375 HP
    I once flew from Toronto to Florida to look at a 56 Cadillac convertible that was advertised as in "good condition". When I got there, I could see the ground through the trunk and floorboards. Chalked it up to experience and moved on. Finally found one in Chicago a month later that was what I was looking for. At least you could stop and eat at Cracker Barrel on the way. I got a bag of peanuts.....
     
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  4. Jack Rose

    Jack Rose Active Member Founding Member

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    1987 Supra Saltare'
    Big block, 454
    2011 Escalade
    Yeah, just not feeling it right now. One of my buds drove from Cincinnati to Atlanta to look at a boat. The guy said it was 'A-1, flawless, perfect'. It wasn't.
     
  5. Walt P

    Walt P Administrator Founding Member

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    Prarie Creek Marina
    2001 Cobalt 262
    Volvo 8.1L Gi 375 HP
    I get it. When you get the feeling again, any boat in the Fayetteville area that has Cory as the contact, you can believe what he posts. And the company he works for (Arrowhead) will stand behind what they sell.
     
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  6. Jack Rose

    Jack Rose Active Member Founding Member

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    Kentucky
    1987 Supra Saltare'
    Big block, 454
    2011 Escalade
    So, he told the guy he wanted the boat. Said meet me tomorrow, I'll write you a check. (He was 5-6 hours away.) Meanwhile, my bud was on 75 North.
     
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  7. Walt P

    Walt P Administrator Founding Member

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    Jul 25, 2017
    Prarie Creek Marina
    2001 Cobalt 262
    Volvo 8.1L Gi 375 HP
    Jack, did you come across a boat yet?
     
  8. Jack Rose

    Jack Rose Active Member Founding Member

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    Kentucky
    1987 Supra Saltare'
    Big block, 454
    2011 Escalade
    Hey Walt,

    I think I told the story of the Lake Norman fiasco, yes? Following that, I'm out of the market. So much effort and time wasted. Heart just isn't in it now.

    Thanks for checking in.

    Jack
     
  9. Walt P

    Walt P Administrator Founding Member

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    Jul 25, 2017
    Prarie Creek Marina
    2001 Cobalt 262
    Volvo 8.1L Gi 375 HP
    Sorry it went south. One will pop up before you know it and you will get the fever again.
     
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  10. Walt P

    Walt P Administrator Founding Member

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    Jul 25, 2017
    Prarie Creek Marina
    2001 Cobalt 262
    Volvo 8.1L Gi 375 HP
    Jack, are you still in the market for a 262?
     
  11. Jack Rose

    Jack Rose Active Member Founding Member

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    Jul 24, 2017
    Kentucky
    1987 Supra Saltare'
    Big block, 454
    2011 Escalade
    Make me an offer I can’t refuse.
     
  12. Walt P

    Walt P Administrator Founding Member

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    Jul 25, 2017
    Prarie Creek Marina
    2001 Cobalt 262
    Volvo 8.1L Gi 375 HP
    Jack, boat is a 2001 with 493 hours on the Volvo 8.1L engine. In 2015 we had seats recovered. (I have the front seat backs out being recovered now) In 2016 replaced the carpet, the bimini and cover (factory) and had the sides gelcoated. Added the flip down swim deck. 2017 replaced the Sony stereo, added JL speakers, and Kicker speakers on the transom. New Sunbrella mooring cover. We had fender clips installed. New stainless cup holders. All services performed by our Cobalt dealer, whom I purchased the boat from. No trailer. You may find a 2000-2006 with an extended swim deck, but not a flip down. I can email pictures. Asking $39,900.
     

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