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Discussion in 'Pictures & Videos' started by Tonka Boater, Jul 25, 2017.

  1. Tonka Boater

    Tonka Boater Site Owner Staff Member

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    Jul 10, 2017
    Wayzata, MN
    1997 Cobalt 232
    502 MAG / Bravo I
    2016 Yukon Denali
    Everyone reply to this thread and show us your rig!

    Here's mine... 2016 Yukon Denali with factory 22" black rims.

    [​IMG]
     
  2. Shauna

    Shauna Member Founding Member

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    28
    Jul 24, 2017
    Wichita KS
    2007 262
    Merc. HO 8.1 430 hp
    09 Chevy Duramax
  3. Tom Martin

    Tom Martin Member Founding Member

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    18
    Jul 25, 2017
    Burleson Texas
    1979 Cobalt 19BR
    Beefed up Mercruser 260 Alpha I Gen I
    2005 Nissan Titan 4x4
    2008 Ford Edge. Does a better job than my Suburban
     

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  4. Sarge

    Sarge Member Founding Member

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    18
    Jul 26, 2017
    Kansas
    2002 Cobalt 226
    Volvo-Penta 8.1L gxi, 420 hp
    1998 GMC Yukon
    My tow vehicle could use an upgrade, but the old gal has treated me right over the last 17 years and, other than the first time she pulled the boat (thermostat went out), she pulls my 226 without a problem. '98 GMC Yukon.
     

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  5. 3pointstar

    3pointstar Active Member Founding Member

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    35
    Jul 25, 2017
    Granger, Indiana
    2000 -- 226
    7.4 MPI- 310hp
    GMC 2500 Durmax
    Blessed with a 2004 GMC 2500 Duramax 174K on it and it pulls the Cobalt like a dream !
     

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  6. 3pointstar

    3pointstar Active Member Founding Member

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    35
    Jul 25, 2017
    Granger, Indiana
    2000 -- 226
    7.4 MPI- 310hp
    GMC 2500 Durmax
    When we got the truck the kids thought dad needed a vanity plate-- sorry about the orientation
     

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  7. Tonka Boater

    Tonka Boater Site Owner Staff Member

    191
    101
    Jul 10, 2017
    Wayzata, MN
    1997 Cobalt 232
    502 MAG / Bravo I
    2016 Yukon Denali
    Love it!
     
  8. Ben Myer

    Ben Myer New Member Founding Member

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    2
    Jul 24, 2017
    Englewood, OH
    2008 Cobalt 242
    5.7L 351ci Volvo Penta 320hp
    2015 Yukon XL Denali
    2015 Yukon XL with 2008 Cobalt XL
     

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  9. Spence

    Spence New Member Founding Member

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    Jul 24, 2017
    Nashville
    2007 272
    496
    2008 tundra
    2008 tundra crewmax 5.7.
    Does a good job pulling my 272 however my truck does not want anymore. I wish I had a diesel.
     

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  10. JerryR5Illinois

    JerryR5Illinois New Member Founding Member

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    Jul 24, 2017
    Johnsburg Illinois
    2013 R5, Black, red stripe
    Mercruiser 496, Corsa exhaust
    Chevrolet Tahoe
    1999 Chevrolet Tahoe 50k miles.
    2013 Cobat R5, Mercury 496, Corsa exhaust
     

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  11. Tonka Boater

    Tonka Boater Site Owner Staff Member

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    Jul 10, 2017
    Wayzata, MN
    1997 Cobalt 232
    502 MAG / Bravo I
    2016 Yukon Denali
    Love the Yukon and the boat!


    Sweet 272!


    Love the color combo on your R5!
     
  12. Captain Ron Rico

    Captain Ron Rico New Member Founding Member

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    5
    Jul 24, 2017
    Michigan
    2016 Cobalt R5
    VP380
    '15 Ford F150 Platinum
    '15 F150 Platinum with '16 R5
    IMG_2136.JPG
     
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  13. Tonka Boater

    Tonka Boater Site Owner Staff Member

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    Jul 10, 2017
    Wayzata, MN
    1997 Cobalt 232
    502 MAG / Bravo I
    2016 Yukon Denali
    Great set up! Dang, love them both.
     
  14. Muggsy

    Muggsy Administrator Founding Member

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    Jul 30, 2017
    Covington, LA
    1985 Cobalt CM23
    Center-mounted 383 Stroker w/Alpha jackshaft drive
    2006 Ford F250 6.0 Diesel
    Pretty boat....
     
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  15. Andy S

    Andy S Member Founding Member

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    Jul 28, 2017
    Chapin, SC
    2016 R5
    Volvo Penta 300hp
    Ford F250
    2011 F250 6.7l diesel (just hit 100k) pulling our 2016 R5.
    Day 1 - at the ramp (small).jpg
     
  16. Tonka Boater

    Tonka Boater Site Owner Staff Member

    191
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    Jul 10, 2017
    Wayzata, MN
    1997 Cobalt 232
    502 MAG / Bravo I
    2016 Yukon Denali
  17. Muggsy

    Muggsy Administrator Founding Member

    217
    127
    Jul 30, 2017
    Covington, LA
    1985 Cobalt CM23
    Center-mounted 383 Stroker w/Alpha jackshaft drive
    2006 Ford F250 6.0 Diesel
    Here's mine.... F250 sm.jpg
    It's a 2006 F250 Lariat. I know....it's a 6.0 and has a horrible reputation. I bought it used 3 years ago with 68,000 miles on it. I really did a lot of research on the motor which was built for 4 years. My research told me, don't buy an '04, an '05 is better than an '04, the '06 & '07 were the best to buy, try and buy one with no modifications. Mine was a one-owner, purchased from a Ford dealer and was bone-stock with no chips, tuners, deletes, etc. While we were finishing the deal I expressed my concern and reluctance. I was offered the Ford Platinum Extended Service Plan for $1200....normal retail is $4000. Since I never buy these plans my wife thought I was nuts. I told her to trust me. So about 3 months after we bought it I had an engine issue basically with the EGR Cooling System. Because I had this plan Ford told my dealer to do this, and this, and this while the engine was apart....basically everything that was a known issue The bottom line is a $6000 repair cost me the $100 deductible. When we moved from Northern Cal to the New Orleans area we drove our truck and it performed flawlessly and is still is. Most agree that when the 6.0 is running right it runs awesome.
     
  18. david s

    david s New Member Founding Member

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    5
    Aug 6, 2017
    wichita, ks
    2015 Cobalt 242
    Volvo Penta 300hp
    2013 ram 1500
    2013 Ram 1500 Big Horn pulling our 2015 242. 20170727_160855.jpg
     
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  19. Tonka Boater

    Tonka Boater Site Owner Staff Member

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    Jul 10, 2017
    Wayzata, MN
    1997 Cobalt 232
    502 MAG / Bravo I
    2016 Yukon Denali
    Great setup! Love the cover on your boat too.
     
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  20. Walt P

    Walt P Administrator Founding Member

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    Jul 25, 2017
    Prarie Creek Marina
    2001 Cobalt 262
    Volvo 8.1L Gi 375 HP
    You guys have a lot of nice rigs to pull your Cobalts. I opted for a year round lift, so as to not have to tow to the lake. I have pulled my 262 out 2x since I have had it. And you may think I am slightly off (maybe highly likely on that), but I pulled it home and back (~15 miles) with my 2008 Silverado Regular cab with 113k miles on a 4.3L V6. I have no complaints as it had enough juice to pull out of the water and up and down the hills to the lake. I meant to get a picture with it all hooked up, but never did.
     
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  21. Keepin' It Classic

    Keepin' It Classic Moderator Staff Member Founding Member

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    Aug 5, 2017
    Emporia, KS
    1979 Cobalt 19BR
    Volvo Penta 7.4 EFI/DuoProp
    2012 Ford F-150 w/3.5 EcoBoost
    And looks great doing so!
     
  22. 3pointstar

    3pointstar Active Member Founding Member

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    35
    Jul 25, 2017
    Granger, Indiana
    2000 -- 226
    7.4 MPI- 310hp
    GMC 2500 Durmax
    I thought I posted this -- DUGH

    We had a 1500 Dodge with V8 that pulled the 232 ok - but it didn't pull the boat- if you know what I mean. We were blessed to find a 2004 GMC 2500 Diesel - that to be honest - pulls it like it wasn't there.


    IMG_0568.JPG
     
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  23. Smokeeater88

    Smokeeater88 New Member

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    4
    Aug 14, 2017
    Indiana
    1989 cobalt 172
    4.3 merc
    2012 f150 ecoboost
    2012 f-150 ecoboost drags my little boat around.
     

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  24. Tonka Boater

    Tonka Boater Site Owner Staff Member

    191
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    Jul 10, 2017
    Wayzata, MN
    1997 Cobalt 232
    502 MAG / Bravo I
    2016 Yukon Denali
    Nice! I love the classics!
     
  25. Smokeeater88

    Smokeeater88 New Member

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    4
    Aug 14, 2017
    Indiana
    1989 cobalt 172
    4.3 merc
    2012 f150 ecoboost
    Thanks. We like her so far but def have some winter projects ahead of us
     
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  26. BradMorrow77

    BradMorrow77 New Member Founding Member

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    1
    Jul 28, 2017
    St Joseph, MO
    '98 Cobalt 252
    Volvo Penta Duo prop 7.4L
    Toyota Tundra
    2012 Tundra Rock Warrior with '98 252 in tow. Not crazy about the way it "squats" in the back. Tows great otherwise. Table Rock Lake Labor Day Weekend. FullSizeRender.jpg
     
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  27. thunder550

    thunder550 Well-Known Member

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    Aug 14, 2017
    Scottsdale, AZ
    1995 Cobalt 252
    502 Mag EFI
    2017 GLE43
    Finally got a good shot of our tow rig. This is my wife's daily driver, 2017 Mercedes AMG GLE43. It does surprisingly well towing, twin turbo V6, 360ish hp and 385ish ft-lb. AWD and 4 corner air suspension.

    IMG_20170923_085019.jpg
     
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  28. Sarge

    Sarge Member Founding Member

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    Jul 26, 2017
    Kansas
    2002 Cobalt 226
    Volvo-Penta 8.1L gxi, 420 hp
    1998 GMC Yukon
    Does anyone use a 1500 Ram diesel to tow with?
     
  29. Tonka Boater

    Tonka Boater Site Owner Staff Member

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    101
    Jul 10, 2017
    Wayzata, MN
    1997 Cobalt 232
    502 MAG / Bravo I
    2016 Yukon Denali
    I don't have a Ram but my dad owned a 1500 Ram with the 5.7 Hemi and it was a dog for towing his boat. I'm sure the diesel would be better. I'm somewhat of a Mopar guy so I'm not bagging on Dodge....but people I know who've owned the Ram haven't been too impressed.
     
  30. Muggsy

    Muggsy Administrator Founding Member

    217
    127
    Jul 30, 2017
    Covington, LA
    1985 Cobalt CM23
    Center-mounted 383 Stroker w/Alpha jackshaft drive
    2006 Ford F250 6.0 Diesel
    My '06 Ford F250 tows my 5800 lbs. like its not there if that helps
     

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