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- Wed May 22, 2024 12:34 pm
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Anchor for 220BR
- Replies: 23
- Views: 446
Re: Anchor for 220BR
After having removed the chain, the wifey chucks the 25 pound Richter over, gives it about three arm lengths and done. So if anyone is a rookie it’s her. Her cleat hitch is immaculate though. I use a Richter anchor too, and it works well for my boat in a variety of bottom conditions in MN. Lots of ...
- Tue May 21, 2024 7:42 am
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Anchor for 220BR
- Replies: 23
- Views: 446
Re: Anchor for 220BR
I'll echo what others are saying - you have a good anchor, but need a bigger, heavier chain at the end. No universal rule, but I'd be looking at 8'-10' or so of what might look like oversize chain compared to your current chain to make sure it lays down on the ground when you're trying to set your a...
- Tue May 21, 2024 7:40 am
- Forum: Member Introduction and Photos
- Topic: Hello from Cleveland.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 92
Re: Hello from Cleveland.
Welcome Josea! Looking forward to seeing some pictures of your boat! Hopefully more upgrades and maintenance than troubleshooting, but lots of folks here to help.
- Mon May 20, 2024 3:04 pm
- Forum: Electronics
- Topic: Garmin GPSMAP 743XSV and Airmar B150M in 2023 Cobalt CS23
- Replies: 1
- Views: 103
Re: Garmin GPSMAP 743XSV and Airmar B150M in 2023 Cobalt CS23
Nice work, and thanks for the play-by-play! Many of these projects are pretty doable once you've seen someone else go through the steps - hopefully your post inspires the next DIY!
- Mon May 20, 2024 8:35 am
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Spare key
- Replies: 2
- Views: 167
Re: Spare key
Yes, Cobalt doesn't make their own keys or switch cylinders. Not sure what they were using in 2007, but most locksmiths with retail operations should be able to make a new one (including most hardware stores - Hillman #78 blanks often work). Note there are a limited number of keys used in Cobalts, a...
- Sun May 19, 2024 9:41 am
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Salt Water for the Weekend
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1533
Re: Salt Water for the Weekend
Where am I??? Seems so familiar… Good to see you back around, Liquid! Oh John, missed you buddy. I’ve matured so much. Promise I’ll be tamer. Plus I’m taking my meds… did I take my meds??? I don't think I've ever suspended anybody here, even when they decided to pot the jus while posting 8-)
- Fri May 17, 2024 4:57 pm
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Salt Water for the Weekend
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1533
- Fri May 17, 2024 2:15 pm
- Forum: Towing, Docking, and Anchors
- Topic: Trailer tires
- Replies: 4
- Views: 255
Re: Trailer tires
2020 isn't that old if they're not showing signs of wear and were stored well. Goodyear had a poor trailer tire reputation with the Marathon, but their Endurance is a pretty popular tire and has a good reputation as an upgrade tire. Lots of mid-tier and asian-made tires out there are cheaper and qui...
- Thu May 16, 2024 8:14 pm
- Forum: SC Series (Outboards) and SD Series
- Topic: Gel coat cracks…
- Replies: 6
- Views: 891
Re: Gel coat cracks…
That's pretty unusual, and looks a lot like an impact to me. I'd want a better understanding of what caused it and why it won't happen again from Cobalt.
- Tue May 14, 2024 8:51 pm
- Forum: R Series
- Topic: Thoughts on R5 EVC error w/odd engine behavior
- Replies: 13
- Views: 463
Re: Thoughts on R5 EVC error w/odd engine behavior
It makes sense that it would be something they tinkered with during winterization or bringing it back out, but I can't think of what that would be unless they were fiddling with the throttle controls or the engagement clutch on the sterndrive. I'm sure others will chime in shortly.
- Tue May 14, 2024 10:34 am
- Forum: Older Boats and Series
- Topic: No Oil Pressure(?)
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2351
Re: No Oil Pressure(?)
Update: after one month in the shop I finally heard from the service manager that they had exhausted all options, and realized they needed a special tool to test the pump system (suspect somewhere in the drive system for the pump). They then came back and said probably a bearing, will need to send ...
- Tue May 14, 2024 10:30 am
- Forum: Older Boats and Series
- Topic: No Oil Pressure(?)
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2351
Re: No Oil Pressure(?)
That's terrible luck. I've heard good things about Jasper engines, but your string of bad luck makes me wonder how good their quality control really is, or if the installer's not doing the best job getting things set up right.
- Tue May 14, 2024 10:26 am
- Forum: R Series
- Topic: Battery Question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 167
Re: Battery Question
It's really up to you how much you want to spend on a battery or how often to replace it. I've kept mine for maybe 8 years before replacing, but stagger replacement between two batteries so I get a new one every four years. I can combine batteries with the battery switch to start if it's ever needed...
- Tue May 14, 2024 8:41 am
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: How could we let this happen?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 762
Re: How could we let this happen?
A lot of surf and ski boats seem to be made in Tennessee, and I'm guessing they're consolidating there.
- Thu May 09, 2024 10:18 am
- Forum: Electronics
- Topic: Starting Stereo/Electronics Upgrade Project
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2045
Re: Starting Stereo/Electronics Upgrade Project
Yep, here's the page that shows what it can monitor and send: https://fox-marine.com/index.php?route= ... duct_id=68NautiWeasel wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2024 9:15 am Nice, so what's this going to allow you to do? Monitor any engine parameters live?