Cobalt 296

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2013 COBALT 296

We believe in using many large pictures to show you what you are bidding on, so please be patient while they load, it will be well worth the wait!Please note: All deals made early must still go through E-bay for our safety and yours!!IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE.......We welcome all classifieds boarders to bid, although if you are new to classifieds board and have a 0 or negative rating,you MUST Call us first at phone BEFORE Biddingon this vessel so that we may verify your ability and integrity to fulfill your obligation on the purchase of this boat, if you bid before contacting us your bid will be canceled and you will be blocked from further bidding, we also reserve the right to end this auction at any time for any reason as it is also advertised locally.All used boats are soldAS IS,with the exception of late model boats that still have a factory warranty. If we sell a late model used boat with a warranty, we will transfer all warranties to the winner of the auction. Our company checks all engines or out~board motor's for compression and run ability. If anything is needed when a boat comes in, we do it. We make sure all boats are in good running order. Some may need a little TLC and some may be in A-1 Pristine condition! If they have power we make sure the power is ready to go! If it needs a tune up, we do it. If it needs a belt, we put it on.Please read carefully about each individual used boat. We cannot be heldaccountable for every light bulb, switch, or pump that may be good or bad on all used boats.Also, please note that any trailers that come with the boats are also sold AS IS. If a trailer needs tires, hubs, lights or anything else you will need to do the necessary repairs to make the trailer road worthy. On a good note most trailers are in over~all good condition.IF THIS IS A NO RESERVE AUCTION WE DO NOT DO ANYTHING BUT SELL THE BOAT IN THE SAID CONDITION OF THE classifieds board LISTING. PLEASE LOOK OVER EACH BOAT TO SEE WHAT CATEGORY IT FALLS INTO.ALL BOAT SALES WILL INCLUDE A$395ADMININSTRATIVE FEE THAT WILL BE ADDED TO EACH BILL OF SALE. THIS FEE COVERS TITLE PAPERWORK AND OVERHEAD EXPENSES. IF YOU ARE BIDDING PLEASE REMEMBER THIS FEE WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR FINAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THE VESSEL. NO OTHER HIDDEN FEES WILL BE APPLIED EXCEPT SALES TAX TO FLORIDA STATE RESIDENTS.A note to all winning bidders!! Please know that all boats won on the day of auction have30 daysof free gated OUTSIDE storage in a locked and facilitaed area with video surveillance. If you need to or would like to store the boat here after the first month, each additional month will be$250.00dollars made payable to theBackwater Marine.Any boat that is over 30ft. Long will pay$400.00per month due to limitedspace on large vessels plus $15 per ft for blocking and unblocking. If the boat you are bidding on is 35ft. or larger you may have a wet slip at 15.00 per foot plus electric. On average a wet slip at the beautiful marina at Cape Harbour is around 500.00 to 600.00 per month if needed.We have a full service marina that offers everything from.......* BOAT CANVAS and UPHOLSTERY to....* FULL COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC and ENGINE REPAIR....* VESSEL SHRINK WRAPPING....* GEL-COAT and FIBERGLASS REPAIR....* WED SAND and BOAT DETAILING....* CUSTOM T-TOP'S BIMINI'S and HARD TOPS....* NEW and USED TRAILER SALES....* BOAT GRAPHICS and CUSTOMIZED LETTERING....* CROSS COUNTRY SHIPPING & EXPORTING* AND MUCH MUCH MORE.....PLEASE ASK US ABOUT ANY SERVICE YOU MAY NEED OR WANT AFTER THE PURCHASE OF YOUR BOAT!!!!VESSEL FINANCING PLEASE CALL.. JUNIOR BATES at..INTERCOASTAL FINANCE GROUP-phoneWE ARE LOCATED AT THE BELOW ADDRESS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!! YOU MUST CALL FIRST BEFORE COMING TO VIEW ANY OF OUR BOATS, WHICH ARE KEPT IN A LOCKED AND FACILITATED GATE ON THEPREMISES.Backwater Marine & Yacht Brokerage Inc.18931 State Rd. 31North Fort Myers, Fl. 33917Call Micky Franklin Jr @ phone or Kyle J. Davis @ phoneTHIS IS A NO RESERVE AUCTION BEING SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDERFYIThe reason we are selling this on aNO RESERVEauction is because we pump out boat's season round here inSWFL. Please realize we own 90-95% of our inventory, buyingHigh Quality Pre-Owned Tradesfrom a large dealer network that spans from New Jersey across to Texas into the Carolina's and of course down to the Boat Capital of the world... Florida. To help our dealers during demanding times we runNO RESERVE Auctions and have had great success. Sometimes we do super, and others we shake our heads at how low the bidding was 10-20k off in some cases. Allot of clients ask me about the deposit & inspection... So I would like to advise all bidders that the final bid is subject to the said condition of the classifieds board listing, and the 500.00 deposit is fully refundable due to the outcome of that survey or customer inspection. We ask that you move promptly with us so we can gain our capital back and buy more of these beautifulHigh Quality Pre-Owned Trades.If needed due to flight delay, over booked surveyors, or issues outside of the control of normality we do extened grace but again ask that contact is made within 24 hours, a deposit within 48 hours, and arrangements for the vessel getting handled promptly.

You are bidding on a clean one owner 2013 Cobalt 296 powered by a single Mercruiser 8.2 M.P.I. BIG BLOCK 425Hp with only 176 hours of total use! A dry stored seasonal boat lightly used & pampered by her previous owner, with recent exhaust work & an annual service just done. This unit is ready for some on the water fun in the sun, with LOW lightly used hours while being in pristine condition ....really makes this 296 hard to look away from when boat shopping.Cobalt's 296, in my opinion is like a Mercedes S550..... an upscale boat beyond the pale. The aft bench cushions resemble loose, oversized throw pillows. Think they're impractical? Think again. Made of textured Sunbrella, the pillows are secured with a hidden track. Inwale space boasts a rich, diamond-pattern vinyl and some unique contours. The seat vinyl feels soft and supple, and its lush mix of colors, texture, and stitching makes it seem like real leather. Cobalt admits to trying to evoke the feel of a living room, but I always speak inlayman's terms so Y'all can get the point........ The 296 thinks it's a Bentley with it's plushinterior handstitcheddesign, & quitehonestly it can easily becompared to it. There are Cobalts that actually exceed the price of the most expensive Bentley's in the world & there is a reason for that folk's! It's no wonder why they win J.D. Power & Associates HIGHEST IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ALMOST EVERY SINGLE YEAR!!!! The only true difference is Cobalt's performanceexceeds the comparison to that of a Mercedes Benz designed foe the auto bond!! Trust me when I tell you that you won't lose amilla-second of speed when you turn the wheel at 180 degrees at 55mph! Where most boats skip,jump or even lagggggg trying to take the opposite heading Cobalt's nautical hull designs allow for UNMATCHEDperformance.... Her onlynemeis is FORMULA!

TAKE A DEEPER LOOK AT TRUE QUALITY

Just look at it. Square stainless-steel tubing frames the hard-angled swim platform. A dramatic air vent design rivets your attention. Seat design in the main cockpit is conversation-friendly, with flip-over, three-position backrests that can focus attention fore or aft. A unique L-shaped port bench and single starboard seat redefine the standard bow cockpit. Cobalt admits that the 296's faceted design aft is a glimpse at the design of their future boats.

However, what lies beneath the skin is classic Cobalt. The keel and chines are backed with Kevlar, which provides strength and dampens vibration. The floor is cored with honeycomb composite, not plywood. The fiberglass stringer grid is bonded to the hull with Plexus adhesive. Motor mounts are through-bolted into heavy-duty aluminum plates. Even the smallest details don't escape the company's scrutiny. The windblock door is made from Lexan, which won't warp or discolor. Its radiused edge is achieved with a quick touch of a torch, not sandpaper

NADA 2013 Cobalt Boats296 ValuesSuggestedList PriceLowRetailAverageRetailBase Price$153,137$80,050$90,700Options(Change)Bow Cover

$265

$300

Cockpit Cover

$320

$365

Battery Charger - Triple 10 amp

$245

$280

GPS - Color Fixed Mount w/Cartography

$1,265

$1,435

Inverter / Charger - 1500w

$620

$705

Radar Arch

$1,340

$1,520

Radio / 25 Watt VHF - Fixed Mount

$280

$320

Stereo - AM/FM/CD/Aux Plug-in/Satellite Ready w/4 speakers

$430

$470

Pressure Water System

$155

$175

Batteries - Dual w/Switch

$165

$185

Dual-Prop

$1,230

$1,400

Fresh Water Cooling System

$610

$695

Hardtop 26' - 30' Boat

$1,860

$2,115

Propeller / Stainless Steel (3-Blade)

$295

$335

Swim Step w/Fold Down Ladder

$245

$280

Trim Tabs / Hydraulic

$495

$565

Trim Indicator

$120

$135

Vacuum Flush Head - w/Holding Tank & Pump Out

$1,270

$1,440

Windlass - Boats 25' - 30'

$605

$690Total Price$153,137$91,865$104,110

BOATING WORLDMAGAZINE REVIEW

Boat builders have been making bowriders for many decades now. Occasionally youll see a new wrinkle here or there, but the basic template doesnt seem to vary too much. That is, unless youve seen the Cobalt 296, which turns a new page in the bowrider story.

Unique FactorThe designers at Cobalt looked at how other bowrider seating was laid out and basically tossed it out the window. Its as if they moved the indoors outside and have created a motorized alfresco sitting parlor. In the stern are designer pillows, affixed by tracks, clad in all-weather Sunbrella material to yield a casual look usually only seen in salons. In one available layout, instead of the usual U-lounge setup, the driver and co-pilot have flippable backrests that provide double-wide seats when the crew faces forward. With the backrests flipped forward, they become rearward recliners with roomy storage bins underneath. Our test boat has an optional wet bar behind the captains seat that eliminates the starboard recliner, but the symmetry of twin convertible seats has a look and function thats hard to beat. Forward, the look is unique with a wrap-around lounge that partially circles the bow section, but in front of the captain is a feet-on-the-floor, forward-facing seat. The upholstery is Bentley-esque with a hand-sewn, double-stitched two-tone look.

HandlingConditions during our sea trial largely resembled those youd find on a large lake, on your day off. Yep, it always happens: You stare out of your office window (people who can afford a big Cobalt dont usually work in cubicles), and all week long its calmer than Gandhi on Valium. But on the morning you plan to go boating, the first sound you hear when you wake up is the wind howling. With 22 degrees of deadrise at the stern and a progressive deadrise hull thats an ultra-sharp, near-60 degrees at the entry, we chose a midrange cruise speed of 35 mph and cleanly sliced and diced our way through the steep 2-plus-footers in style. We could drop down to 15 mph or so by using the Lenco trim tabs and still stay on plane when conditions worsened. Occasionally we launched off a larger wave and slammed home, listening for rattles that werent there. The great ride wasnt too surprising since this Kevlar-reinforced hull design has been identified by J.D. Power and Associates as having the best ride in a mid-sized runabout. Cobalt also won top honors from JD P&A for having the fewest number of owner issues every year since its been giving out the award. Adding to passenger peace of mind is the very high gunwale, perfect for parents of smaller kids who always want to ride up front. However, the gunwale is not flat, so it would be nice to see a patch of nonskid for grip while standing on it to board from the side.

Best UsesDespite its more than 30-foot length (with the extended, swimmer- friendly stern platform), the 296s nimble handling makes this a very serviceable jumbo wakeboard boat. It has a standard ski pylon that inserts into the upper stern deck into a receiver thats covered when not in use. For tubers, theres even a standard air compressor with holder. This Cobalts primary mission is day cruising, and it excels with standard features such as the six-speaker MP3 stereo with an option for two more speakers on the transom for those hanging on the stern rumble seat or taking a dip. In addition to the cockpit recliner(s) theres a pair of stern lounges for parents keeping an eye on swimmers. Families with young kids will love the roomy head compartment complete with Corian countertops, a stainless steel sink and a standard pumpout Porta Potti. Good luck prying the captains hands off the leather-wrapped, real wood wheel that goes beautifully with the rosewood trim option. Our boat has an optional Garmin GPS color display flush mounted front and center, which complements the clean gauge and push-button accessory array.

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By placing a bid, you are agreeing to the following payment terms. You are responsible for all taxes, title and registration fees that your state may charge. A NON REFUNDABLE Deposit of $500.00 to be paid or sent within 48 hours at close of auction and is to be paid by Cashiers Check, Paypal or Cash in person. **Deposit ONLY can be paid through Paypal** The Balance is to be paid in full within 7 days at close of auction, Bank Wire Transfer, Cash in person or Cashiers Check, cashiers check must clear our bank before boat leaves premises, this means if you plan to pick the boat up when the banks are closed please bring cash in person.

Boat is to be picked up as soon as possible unless other arrangements are made, although payment terms are FIRM as mentioned above. Boats must be picked up within 30 days or storage rates will apply.

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