what do you guys think of the wake on this boat?

(leykis1o1) · (leykis1o1) **Join Date: May 2005** 06-10-2005, 1:33 PM

i am looking into getting a 16" 1973 Cobolt 350 V8 Tri-Haul outdrive boat..brand new crate engine, brand new interior for $3500...the price seams right ,,...what do you guys think of the wake for boarding..is it ok?...we could add a WEDGE or Fat sacks right?..anyone ever own this boat or see it run? opinions

(malibuboarder75)

You can't add a wedge to non malibu boats. If you do, you run some high risks. Yea, if you add a decent amount of fat sacs you can get a decent wake. That engine seems big enough to pull the extra weight. Just add a monster tower and 1500lbs and you have a wakeboard boat. Good luck

(98_searay) · (98_searay) **Join Date: May 2004** 06-10-2005, 8:50 PM

from what i hear you should stay away form tri-huls my friend had one the wake is not good just find a newer boat with a v-drive

bruky__ 06-10-2005, 9:55 PM

How would you add a wedge with an outdrive, anyhow?

(jarrod) · (jarrod) **Join Date: May 2003** 06-10-2005, 11:14 PM

I don't know. 16 inches is a pretty small boat.

I wouldn't attempt to add a wedge.

(richd) · (richd) **Join Date: Oct 2003** 06-11-2005, 8:12 AM

You would need to add 2 wedges, one on each side of the outdrive!

I'll bet you can get an old closed bow direct drive ski boat for that kind of money too. I would be leary of old I/O's - those outdrives can be money pits.

(leykis1o1) · (leykis1o1) **Join Date: May 2005** 06-13-2005, 10:04 PM

actually we finally baught it..its actually a 18 foot cobalt with a new chevy 350 crate engine