Given my "name", I feel compelled to respond.
In 2001, after having owned 3 new and 1 used Cobalt bowriders, we bought a Formula. We loved all 4 Cobalts and used them in the ocean primarily, even as far south as a long trailer ride to Key West. Whenever we returned to Winni, "sea" conditions were never an issue. Coming from Wolfboro or Alton Bay towards the Weirs into a strong north wind simply meant staying to the leeward of the islands when possible.
However, I don't have any experience with the newer models. I'm writing this to bear witness to the quality of the Cobalts that we owned. The decision to switch to Formula was based on other considerations. We love our Formula, but I do believe the Cobalts we owned earlier were better built.
Peter
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