If the extra $ will not break your bank then I would go w/ the Cobalt. It
is a better boat and the extra HP and Torque will be great forwhen you try
to ski.

Not sure why you way you don't need a trailer. How do you plan on having
the boat serviced? Where do you plan on storing it? Do you really never
want to go to another lake? How will you ever sell the boat?
Bottom line - you will need a trailer at some point. You either buy it now
or buy it later.
Make sure you get Surge Disk Brakes on the trailer also.


--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com
"ilander" wrote in message
ups.com...
All,

I need to choose between a 2005 Crownline 216LS w/220HP merc for
$25,500 or a 2005 Cobalt 200 w/260 merc for $30,200. Neither comes with
trailer and I don't need one. They come with wood trim, bimini top,
snap-in cparpet, 5 year warranty on the motor, basic stereo, etc.

Questions:

Are these good prices?
Is the 220hp motor enough for the 3800lb Crownline?
Is it worth savung the $5K and live with the smaller engine and lesser
quality/reputation?

This boat will be used for family cruising on a lake and some
watersports---mostly knee-boarding, tubing, and some skiing.

Thanks in advance.