Cheaply made boats, noisy, and are fuel hogs. The Yammie's are currently the best (and only) available in that size. This summer you canalso compare to a Chaparral 243 Vortex and scarab 240 jet boats, of which quality, fit and finish is a step up from Yamaha.
Yes, Cobalt can ride better, depends on what model you are looking at. The R series is very smooth in rougher conditions. In this size, you should also consider a Bryant 246 or new Bryant Calandra. Both the Cobalt and Bryants' have higher freeboard, and more room in the cockpit and bow than the...
You can always get good service here. But the prices are usually not the lowest, but they are a great company to work with.
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http://www.jlaudio.com/m770-etxv2-cg-wh-marine-audio-enclosed-speaker-systems-91340 For the little speakers like what Sea Ray has on the swim pad rails, look for SS and waterproof motorcycle handle bar mounted pod speakers (3") pretty much the same thing, but cheaper than ordering through a SR...
GFC, I seem to recall, when you bought your boat, trips to the San Juan Islands was something you two planned on doing.What happened ? Vertigo issue on the open seas? Or time and cost ?