Calling all Cole Boats

[brianwhiteboy]

We need a Cole Regatta!

 

[rivrrts429]

Since this old thread is back, is anybody selling the Cole Tee shirts anymore that's legit ? Internet shows Connolly Marine in Havasu, anybody know if they actually have any ?

Yes, Connelly is your source for t-shirts. That’s where I order mine from. I don’t really care much for the type/quality of shirts but they have all the Cole, Hondo, etc… OG shirts.

 

[cole_skier]

We need a Cole Regatta!

We need a Cole Regatta!

We did a few

 

[HBCraig]

I would love to have a 280S

 

[bagged97taco]

Cole regatta was a good time. Wish we could get together again. Maybe someone with more time than me could organize a non organized get together.

 

[SW_GLASS]

I'll see if my son is interested in spending that money on cornhole boards, or saving it for that hole in the water he just acquired.

Thanks for the reply

Haha yep we all know what B.O.A.T. stands for. Plus 400 bucks goes along way in putting gas in the tank to have fun using the boat as well.

 

[Mcob25rg]

Yard Dog, that's one of my old boats. It was NEVER outside or in the rain from 1991. It got more looks and questions than any of the others ( 12 others). Skis fantastic, rides better than any other 21 foot. Really miss it, please treat it kindly!!!!!!

 

[Taboma]

Haha yep we all know what B.O.A.T. stands for. Plus 400 bucks goes along way in putting gas in the tank to have fun using the boat as well.

I waited until after he'd spent $$$ on completely rebuilding the ole Ultimate trailer's brake system, new tires, and replacing the two dead Optimas so he could raise the hatch and drive --- and then towed the boat 350 miles to his shop, before I laid the "Hole in the Water" and B.O.A.T." definitions on him.
I figured by then he would be more able to fully appreciate them.

 

[Cole Brewed]

@Taboma he said two months, no cart, two decks like the ones I have, scoring tower, and bags. 425.00

 

[Taboma]

@Taboma he said two months, no cart, two decks like the ones I have, scoring tower, and bags. 425.00

Thank you, are they still using this artwork / Photos ?

I'll shoot a pic over to my son and see is he's still playing cornhole and interested.

 

[ToMorrow44]

I would love to have a 280S

There’s one with big power on FB Marketplace. Looks very clean, lots of money put into it.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

@Taboma he said two months, no cart, two decks like the ones I have, scoring tower, and bags. 425.00

Glad to see you posting. I’ll have to text you tomorrow and see how you’re doing.

 

[Taboma]

A few weeks back, my son uncovered my Havasu 'Garage Find' 26yo, '98 Cole 220(Nighthawk) for the first time in far to years than I willing to admit.
Blew off the dust and towed it to his Ventura shop to begin the process of getting her wet again.
Sent me these pics this morning and I'm amazed how the ole gal still shines.
Since it's still registered in my name, wonder if he'd still love me long time if I asked for it back ?
NO, this is not spamming the lounge, it's not now or will be for sale.

 

[brianwhiteboy]

A few weeks back, my son uncovered my Havasu 'Garage Find' 26yo, '98 Cole 220(Nighthawk) for the first time in far to years than I willing to admit.
Blew off the dust and towed it to his Ventura shop to begin the process of getting her wet again.
Sent me these pics this morning and I'm amazed how the ole gal still shines.
Since it's still registered in my name, wonder if he'd still love me long time if I asked for it back ?
NO, this is not spamming the lounge, it's not now or will be for sale.

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Absolutely beautiful color combo

 

[82daytona]

I have a Dana from when Smiley was doing the gel so get asked all time if it’s a Cole.

 

[cole_skier]

A few weeks back, my son uncovered my Havasu 'Garage Find' 26yo, '98 Cole 220(Nighthawk) for the first time in far to years than I willing to admit.
Blew off the dust and towed it to his Ventura shop to begin the process of getting her wet again.
Sent me these pics this morning and I'm amazed how the ole gal still shines.
Since it's still registered in my name, wonder if he'd still love me long time if I asked for it back ?
NO, this is not spamming the lounge, it's not now or will be for sale.

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That is beautiful

 

[Taboma]

I have a Dana from when Smiley was doing the gel so get asked all time if it’s a Cole.

I recall us chatting about your Dana years ago, glad to hear you still have it.
Wasn't there some discussion between you and ole George regarding pad bottom and long tabs ?

 

[Taboma]

That is beautiful

Thank you sir.

 

[Backlash]

I've said this before, but NOBODY did better looking gelcoat designs than Cole. They were and still are, some of the most beautiful boats on the water!

 

[82daytona]

I recall us chatting about your Dana years ago, glad to hear you still have it.
Wasn't there some discussion between you and ole George regarding pad bottom and long tabs ?george

George and I did talk a bit about the bottom. At that point it was too late IMO to flip the boat and work on the bottom. It’s a handful for sure, but seems to work well now with some help from @02HoWaRd26

 

[02HoWaRd26]

George and I did talk a bit about the bottom. At that point it was too late IMO to flip the boat and work on the bottom. It’s a handful for sure, but seems to work well now with some help from @02HoWaRd26

Was some fairly simple mistakes when rigged and i was able to run play run play run play figured a few things out like trim pumps were plumbed backwards, fuel tanks not vented etc.
I saw 83mph with a bravo 24p.

 

[ArizonaKevin]

Reviving this to ask a question of the Cole aficionados, does anyone know what the deadrise on the 250s? One do the articles that's screenshot in this thread says 24 the other says 18.

 

[brgrcru]

Beautiful taboma

 

[HBCraig]

There was a guy on here named J540 I believe. Had a bad ass blown 21' Cole v-drive. Absolutely hauled the mail.