2005 - 23’ Cobra. What’s it worth?

[attitude]

Geez that price last year was a steal.

Even 3-4 years ago it was a steal

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Even 3-4 years ago it was a steal

Yea totally. I got mine 6 years ago for $30K with 49 hours and thought I did OK

 

[DWC]

Where is that posted? These two are looking really interesting since we are getting to the point of pulling the trigger.

I sent a FB link to your email.

 

[NicPaus]

if he gets 50k that is pretty good, I would say anything above that is a bonus. Buddy sold same boat end of last summer with scorpion motor for 23k, oh what a difference a year makes.

Matt? They got 33k I thought. I told Her to hold out for 35k but they wanted it gone.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Matt? They got 33k I thought. I told Her to hold out for 35k but they wanted it gone.

If true, still a very good deal for last year.

 

[BHC Vic]

These things on the trailer are just over 30' with the drive up, about 29' with the drive down.... If you needed dimensions

I’d say closer to 26’. My garage is 30’ exactly and I have a work bench behind the boat and a few feet to play with.

 

[NicPaus]

If true, still a very good deal for last year.

If it's the one I am thinking of needed a little love. She said they paid 25k for it like 5 years prior so they were happy.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

I’d say closer to 26’. My garage is 30’ exactly and I have a work bench behind the boat and a few feet to play with.

You must have a collapsible tongue on the trailer then. Mine is 30' and have to drop the drive to get it to fit in the garage.

 

[BHC Vic]

You must have a collapsible tongue on the trailer then?

Nope. I know for a fact the garage is 30 because I’ve measured about 100x trying to figure out how I’m going to put my 270 hallett in there .

 

[RiverDave]

These boat prices are insane to me

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Nope. I know for a fact the garage is 30 because I’ve measured about 100x trying to figure out how I’m going to put my 270 hallett in there .

You have a different tape measure than me.. my garage is 30'

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

These boat prices are insane to me

When its costs $80K to build a new small boat, this is what happens

 

[BHC Vic]

You can see the bench in the back. I have room in the front and the back of the boat.

 

[BHC Vic]

You have a different tape measure than me.. my garage is 30'

If there’s one thing in life I know how to do, it’s read a tape measure

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

You can see the bench in the back. I have room in the front and the back of the boat.
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Maybe yore trailer is shorter? Mine is 30' on the trailer, and so are the other 3 guys I know with them (same boat, same trailer).

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

If there’s one thing in life I know how to do, it’s read a tape measure

It physically cant be 26'.. The boat hull is 23', you have at least 2 feet off the transom that the drive extends (swimsteps are 17" alone) so lets call it 25' total length of the boat and you are saying the trailer extends only 1 foot past the nose of the boat? You'd be running into the boat with the rear of your truck when you turned.

 

[BHC Vic]

Maybe yore trailer is shorter? Mine is 30' on the trailer, and so are the other 3 guys I know with them (same boat, same trailer).

Could be. I just know for sure it’s around 26’ on the trailer. I’m still pretty sure I can fit a 270 in there it’s just how hard do you want to work at the end of everyday.

 

[BHC Vic]

7’ of out drive and trailer tongue seems a little extreme. Most people will say take the boat size and add 4’. That would be 27’ I still think mine is a little shorter.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Could be. I just know for sure it’s around 26’ on the trailer. I’m still pretty sure I can fit a 270 in there it’s just how hard do you want to work at the end of everyday.

Maybe yours is smaller .. My actual boat is over 25' total with the drive up. Garage with the door open is 30', so a few inches under 30' with the door closed and I can't close the garage door with the drive up. When I drop the drive I have about 6 inches on either end.

 

[BHC Vic]

Maybe yours is smaller .. My actual boat is over 25' total with the drive up.

I need to talk to hernando anyways. I’ll ask him today when I call. I feel like I’ve asked before for all models though because I know he’s told me for sure a 260 I’ll fit in my garage

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

I need to talk to hernando anyways. I’ll ask him today when I call. I feel like I’ve asked before for all models though because I know he’s told me for sure a 260 I’ll fit in my garage

The 260 length includes the swim step, which about covers the drive when it is down. So with a collapsible tongue on the trailer, it likely will fit. I think a Cheetah Wildcat may just fit for the same reason.

 

[NicPaus]

My 260 with regular tongue is 33' or so. It would not fit in a 30' storage. Boat is 26' 10" plus drive and tongue. Drive down would help and foldable tongue you could probably squeeze in a 30'.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

My 260 with regular tongue is 33' or so. It would not fit in a 30' storage. Boat is 26' 10" plus drive and tongue. Drive down would help and foldable tongue you could probably squeeze in a 30'.

I'm thinking with an inch or two to spare... Or screwed by an inch or two.

 

[BHC Vic]

My 260 with regular tongue is 33' or so. It would not fit in a 30' storage. Boat is 26' 10" plus drive and tongue. Drive down would help and foldable tongue you could probably squeeze in a 30'.

Yes foldable tongue I was told it would fit easily. I haven’t tried it but I’m pretty sure with the extra space I have with the 230 I wouldn’t worry about it too much.

 

[NicPaus]

I'm thinking with an inch or two to spare... Or screwed by an inch or two.

With my extended swim platform I added it would not fit. But without would be tight regardless. They have 5 garages at Echo and I was next in line but it would not fit.

 

[BHC Vic]

Ok got my quote for beach rash.
260 on the trailer is 31’
230 is 27-28’
According to cobra anyways

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Ok got my quote for beach rash.
260 on the trailer is 31’
230 is 27-28’
According to cobra anyways

Ok so its Hern that can't read a tape measure

With the drive down, yea its about 28' and a few inches.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

The white green and orange one from the website? That’s the only 2017/2018 that’s been for sale.

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You see that turd was repowered with a '97 small block

 

[attitude]

You see that turd was repowered with a '97 small block

It’s a big block but still, wtf

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

It’s a big block but still, wtf

Thats true.. I saw 97' 300HP and stopped reading.

 

[NicPaus]

I would pay 63k all day long for this Cobra over 66k for that commander.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

I would pay 63k all day long for this Cobra over 66k for that commander.

X1000.

 

[HNL2LHC]

These boat prices are insane to me

Totally agree Dave. Been watching for about 4-5 years. Nothing really that can be done. One thing for sure it has made look at a lot more directions that when I first started. New, used, beater, nice, fixer. Looking at all options to find what is the best bang for the buck.

If there are any secrets to the process or area that are the best bang for the buck just let me know!!!

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Totally agree Dave. Been watching for about 4-5 years. Nothing really that can be done. One thing for sure it has made look at a lot more directions that when I first started. New, used, beater, nice, fixer. Looking at all options to find what is the best bang for the buck.

If there are any secrets to the process or area that are the best bang for the buck just let me know!!!

With the price of interior redos, and engine/drive maintenance and repairs, you are money and more importantly time ahead buying a well cared for boat in good condition.

If there is a screaming deal on something that needs repair, and you want to build the boat to use next spring, you might save a few bucks.

Aside from that scouring every classified section you can and hope you get lucky on something that someone has priced a bit below market.

 

[attitude]

Totally agree Dave. Been watching for about 4-5 years. Nothing really that can be done. One thing for sure it has made look at a lot more directions that when I first started. New, used, beater, nice, fixer. Looking at all options to find what is the best bang for the buck.

If there are any secrets to the process or area that are the best bang for the buck just let me know!!!

Start digging through RDs recycling, after a summer you should have enough beer cans to melt down and turn into the base of a tritoon. Build a custom interior and slap on a OB and you will be river ready by the following summer.

 

[HNL2LHC]

Start digging through RDs recycling, after a summer you should have enough beer cans to melt down and turn into the base of a tritoon. Build a custom interior and slap on a OB and you will be river ready by the following summer.

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[BHC Vic]

These things on the trailer are just over 30' with the drive up, about 29' with the drive down.... If you needed dimensions

Drive down the boat is 27’4” just measured it twice and I’m giving you an inch.
Bow to tongue is 2”

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Drive down the boat is 27’4” just measured it twice and I’m giving you an inch.
Bow to tongue is 2”

That’s about what I got. Drive up I’m right under 30’
So your garage is deeper than 30’?

 

[BHC Vic]

That’s about what I got. Drive up I’m right under 30’
So your garage is deeper than 30’?

It’s actually a little over 32’ I’m really starting to think a hallett 270 might work or a cobra 260 for sure. Either boat with a 525 would be perfect

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

It’s actually a little over 32’ I’m really starting to think a hallett 270 might work or a cobra 260 for sure. Either boat with a 525 would be perfect

Yep that sounds right if you have stuff behind the boat.

 

[ToMorrow44]

It’s actually a little over 32’ I’m really starting to think a hallett 270 might work or a cobra 260 for sure. Either boat with a 525 would be perfect

My 27 Advantage with the drive down and swing away tongue was just under 30’. I forget the exact measurement but I remember noting that it would fit in a 30’ storage unit. FWIW

 

[hallett21]

It’s actually a little over 32’ I’m really starting to think a hallett 270 might work or a cobra 260 for sure. Either boat with a 525 would be perfect

I know it’s not a true Hallett. But that 275 could run a large crew.


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[02HoWaRd26]

Post some videos of Vic and that red/burgundy one from yesterday and the price should go up significantly. They both went through that chop real well.

 

[DWC]

Post some videos of Vic and that red/burgundy one from yesterday and the price should go up significantly. They both went through that chop real well.

Like a boss.

 

[chonchisyque]

If you have a pic of my cobra on the chop from yesterday I'd appreciate if you post it

 

[DWC]

If you have a pic of my cobra on the chop from yesterday I'd appreciate if you post it

I’ll keep digging through.