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    Fell off the d@mn boat

    Pulled boat out of water, sitting in prep area unloading boat etc. Get everything unloaded, all tied down and about ready to depart. Bottle of Coke in one hand and towel in the other, I'm barefoot and ready to walk down the swim step. We have a new Cobalt with the extended fold out swim step. I...
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    Should I go to a 4 blade?

    Boat is a Cobalt 210, Volvo 4.3 225 HP, currently has the 3 blade, 14.25 X 23 prop that came with the boat. Top speed is not a concern at all. Want to reach plane as quick as possible and get minimum plane speed as low as possible. Max RPM is currently within 200 RPM of specs. Am I correct in...
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    Basic GPS unit for inland lakes

    Tried searching, seems the search function isn't functioning. Wondering about experiences with very basic GPS units - looking for sub $500 units that can be used on an open bow on inland lakes. Just want to be sure we can always find the right launch ramp. :) Would like to be able to easily...
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    New boat - am I expecting too much?

    We just purchased a brand new Cobalt 210, took delivery from the dealer on Friday and I have to say I am very impressed with the boat but very UNimpressed with the actual closing/delivery of the boat. We had been working on finalizing this purchase for the better part of a week so this was not a...
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