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by Skylord226
Fri May 20, 2016 5:20 pm
Forum: Member Introduction and Photos
Topic: FNG
Replies: 21
Views: 2127

Re: FNG

Oh, and it turns out I was right....bad crank sensor. Went down to Napa and got one for a regular ol chevy 8.1 litre for 67 bucks and she runs like a champ. LOL Volvo Penta wants $221.00 for one, greedy bastards.
by Skylord226
Fri May 20, 2016 5:12 pm
Forum: Member Introduction and Photos
Topic: FNG
Replies: 21
Views: 2127

Re: FNG

Always change it....beginning of every season...not the end. You don't want them sitting smooshed all winter long. I have no idea what my gear ratio is...I have the425hp 496 sitting back there..8.1 GXI-A. I probably won't see that very often cause it hit the rev limiter and I want to enjoy my boat w...
by Skylord226
Thu May 19, 2016 7:05 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Rundown of higher end coaxial speakers
Replies: 17
Views: 4205

Re: Rundown of higher end coaxial speakers

I traded in my wife for a boat.....best decision i've made so far! Boat is way less expensive, mentally and monetarily!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Skylord226
Thu May 19, 2016 10:42 am
Forum: Member Introduction and Photos
Topic: FNG
Replies: 21
Views: 2127

Re: FNG

Well Big Block, I got her on the lake and opened her up...man that 496 makes her jump out of the hole like she was stung by a bee! I saw 70 on the speedo but couldn't believe it so I got out my gps and verified 67 mph, this was at 5000 rpm trimmed out. She is a sleeper for sure....I can't wait to in...
by Skylord226
Mon May 16, 2016 11:27 am
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Grasping at straws!!! Motorized stern light!!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 3074

Grasping at straws!!! Motorized stern light!!!!

So the very cool stern light that worked perfectly got the mast bent over the weekend. Innovative Lighting Inc... Discontinued and obsolete I am having an impossible time finding a fix other than replacing with the manual version. My hope is somebody has one they have replaced lying around that I co...
by Skylord226
Mon May 16, 2016 11:15 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Rundown of higher end coaxial speakers
Replies: 17
Views: 4205

Re: Rundown of higher end coaxial speakers

Just so happens that I just replaced my sony's wIth the JL Audio MX650-CCX-SG-WLD-B and holy cow....excellent speakers....a bit spendy but you get what you pay for, Cartoys had them for 229.00 a pair.They have blue LED's behind the woofer cone so you have to run a power wire but the end result at ni...
by Skylord226
Mon May 16, 2016 10:57 am
Forum: Member Introduction and Photos
Topic: FNG
Replies: 21
Views: 2127

FNG

Another new guy to the forum.....figured I'd say hi. Picked up a one owner 2000 226 that was very well taken care of, wow what a boat! The 425 HP 8.1 GXI pushes her along at a surprising clip! I'm gonna enjoy my summer with her for sure....no name yet, need to come up with something good.