Formula 240BR or Cobalt R5?

DoTheMath · 06-10-2019, 12:39 PM

I am considering / looking at purchasing a new boat for next summer, and have narrowed it down to these two models. All things being equal, (they match up pretty tightly), things like power being same-same (430hp), no wake towers or full enclosure, (just bimini), etc... I'm trying to compare like to like.

As to the ancillary details, I've been on the lake my entire life, know the conditions and dealers well and have owned about 15 boats of all types - including 2 Formulas and 1 Cobalt. It will be kept in front of our house (at our dock) on Winni., stored on a trailer in the off-season and used primarily for cruising with a very little bit of tow-sports tossed in.

I am looking for owners opinions or direct experience of either / both, the good, the bad and the indifferent. Things like overall build quality - new and say at 50 hours, fit and finish (incl. small details), and so on. I know I really can't go wrong with either but would like to hear from folks that bought in the last few years and what they think.

TIA!

06-10-2019, 12:39 PM	#1
DoTheMath Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MA / Moultonborough Posts: 146 Thanks: 46 Thanked 43 Times in 18 Posts	Formula 240BR or Cobalt R5? I am considering / looking at purchasing a new boat for next summer, and have narrowed it down to these two models. All things being equal, (they match up pretty tightly), things like power being same-same (430hp), no wake towers or full enclosure, (just bimini), etc... I'm trying to compare like to like. As to the ancillary details, I've been on the lake my entire life, know the conditions and dealers well and have owned about 15 boats of all types - including 2 Formulas and 1 Cobalt. It will be kept in front of our house (at our dock) on Winni., stored on a trailer in the off-season and used primarily for cruising with a very little bit of tow-sports tossed in. I am looking for owners opinions or direct experience of either / both, the good, the bad and the indifferent. Things like overall build quality - new and say at 50 hours, fit and finish (incl. small details), and so on. I know I really can't go wrong with either but would like to hear from folks that bought in the last few years and what they think. TIA!