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by TommyTahoe
Wed Aug 03, 2022 1:18 pm
Forum: Pacific
Topic: Lake Tahoe Cobalts
Replies: 54
Views: 13927

Re: Lake Tahoe Cobalts

LLB,

I use NOAA weather (hit hourly forecast) and Tahoe Topia for webcams at certain places prior to departure. And my eyes when on the water as weather tends to sneak up on you quickly up there.
by TommyTahoe
Fri Oct 29, 2021 4:46 pm
Forum: Member Introduction and Photos
Topic: New member - 2001 Cobalt 226
Replies: 20
Views: 1368

Re: New member - 2001 Cobalt 226

You can go to the Cobalt Boats website and download the owners manual from the owner resources section. I have the same year engine set up. Factory at sea level, they come with F6's, as it states in the manual.
by TommyTahoe
Wed May 19, 2021 4:49 pm
Forum: Member Introduction and Photos
Topic: First intro pics
Replies: 11
Views: 644

Re: First intro pics

Just shooting north of 55 when BAM! everything let loose, the wife screamed and the top was toast. Actually it is the front frame tube that is bent up along with the strap clips broken. Any source to replace just the frame tube? Nice looking vessel! Same thing happened to my bimini as well- strap c...
by TommyTahoe
Tue Sep 08, 2020 12:38 am
Forum: Volvo Penta
Topic: Engine performance q
Replies: 6
Views: 561

Re: Engine performance q

I have the 5.7 GXI and run F4’s with same the gearing at 6,200 feet, 50 mph @5000rpm. You shouldn’t have a problem getting to WOT with your set up at or near sea level? Which 5.7 do you have based on the configurations above?
by TommyTahoe
Mon Apr 06, 2020 5:31 pm
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: 262 Steering Issues
Replies: 15
Views: 2894

Re: 262 Steering Issues

Agree with Cruiser64 above. I had a rack issue on my 226 a couple of years ago. The bolt on one side had loosened up and made the steering difficult- felt like it was binding. The rack I'm referring to is under the steering wheel in the helm.
by TommyTahoe
Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:54 am
Forum: Interesting/Amusing/Other Boat Ads
Topic: Donzi 41 GT
Replies: 19
Views: 5102

Re: Donzi 41 GT

cmattj wrote: Wed Jun 13, 2018 9:14 pm Shes been to the Bay from our house where big offshore Boats turn back. This was a lunch run to San Fransisco. yes it was terrifying and fun :lol:
Matt,

Nice job on the pit stop at Sam's Anchor Café! That's still one of my favorite haunts.
by TommyTahoe
Wed Jun 20, 2018 7:10 pm
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Ooops!
Replies: 20
Views: 734

Re: Ooops!

Tuscany wrote: Wed Jun 20, 2018 5:44 pmTahoe I think..
Tahoe for sure- it's been windy this year and sometimes it can sink a boat. Most likely not the case here- ouch.
by TommyTahoe
Thu Jun 14, 2018 1:17 am
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Kids and Life Jackets
Replies: 24
Views: 1177

Re: Kids and Life Jackets

I know each state has thier own rule on lifevest. But I believe any water under federal control like the great lakes fall under coastguard rules. So no matter what state its 13 and under. My youngest was recently so happy, finally to turn 13 and not to wear his- being a strong swimmer and watching ...
by TommyTahoe
Thu Jun 14, 2018 12:55 am
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: props props and props
Replies: 24
Views: 815

Re: props props and props

https://greatlakesskipper.com/catalogse ... Penta&cat=

JM,
Here is an option as well if looking for new... they also have some other OEM Cobalt stuff as well.
by TommyTahoe
Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:46 pm
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Trading boats
Replies: 175
Views: 7925

Re: Trading boats

Tsouth, I have a 226 as well- very happy with it after 3 years of Lake Tahoe use. Rides well and I like the side walk through. Handles the afternoon chop like a champ- 1' to 2' waves, keep it on top rather than fighting it, as mentioned above. The 5.7GXI pushes her to about 48-49mph at 6200' with F-...
by TommyTahoe
Mon Jun 11, 2018 3:38 pm
Forum: Want to Buy
Topic: WTB 2000-2007 Cobalt 262/263
Replies: 29
Views: 1859

Re: WTB 2000-2007 Cobalt 262/263

by TommyTahoe
Sun Jun 10, 2018 10:45 am
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Seal Skin Covers
Replies: 9
Views: 1504

Re: Seal Skin Covers

TinCup,

I would also check out Savvy Boater to compare prices. I purchased the Shark Skin Supreme and it fits perfect and works well.
by TommyTahoe
Wed May 30, 2018 2:09 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 262 for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 441

262 for sale

This boat is in a slip where I launch. Don't know much about it, but it could be a good value for someone looking to upgrade. Looks like a Tahoe only boat.

https://reno.craigslist.org/boa/d/2000- ... 38509.html
by TommyTahoe
Wed May 23, 2018 4:23 pm
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Need help diagnosing a high idle
Replies: 50
Views: 5449

Re: Need help diagnosing a high idle

Welcome to the site! What year is your boat? Can you hear/feel a difference in the idle speed, or are you just relying on the tach? Reason I ask...it's a fairly common issue for a tach on a boat to read high occasionally. Mine does it at the start of nearly every outing, I have to knock on the fron...