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- Mon May 20, 2024 8:00 am
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Anchor for 220BR
- Replies: 15
- Views: 289
Re: Anchor for 220BR
"then letting my boat . . ." I used to use the same technique (in the same conditions, with the same style anchor). With the same result. Then I changed only two things: More chain. The technique. No more drifting. (And I'm using the same fluke-style anchor.) The key is setting the anchor ...
- Mon May 20, 2024 7:50 am
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Gimbal Bearing
- Replies: 1
- Views: 64
Gimbal Bearing
I think my gimbal bearing is shredded.
Does anyone know if it's possible for the internal mechanisms of an outdrive to cause that?
The bearing was replaced in November 2023.
Does anyone know if it's possible for the internal mechanisms of an outdrive to cause that?
The bearing was replaced in November 2023.
- Mon May 20, 2024 7:36 am
- Forum: Member Introduction and Photos
- Topic: New 190 Owner
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1214
Re: New 190 Owner
"How dare you."
So much for the "milder" l.
So much for the "milder" l.
- Mon May 20, 2024 7:30 am
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Anchor for 220BR
- Replies: 15
- Views: 289
Re: Anchor for 220BR
"I’ve been using a fluke style anchor . . ." Flukes do dig, so I don't think the anchor's your problem. In addition to what B said, technique is everything: Drop anchor. Drift back slowly. When close to desired length, set anchor via gentle reverse. (You'll see and feel the tug.) Lay out a...
- Sat May 18, 2024 7:07 am
- Forum: Towing, Docking, and Anchors
- Topic: Trailer tires
- Replies: 4
- Views: 209
Re: Trailer tires
"No other trailering so tires look brand new." Mine had low mileage, lots of tread and looked good. Then one blew out from dry rot. The issue is under what conditions were the tires stored. I've seen recommendations to replace trailer tires every 4-5 years, irrespective of condition. and t...
- Fri May 17, 2024 7:12 am
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Salt Water for the Weekend
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1427
Re: Salt Water for the Weekend
"Everything well with you?"
No. Boat just died. Engine/outdrive sounds like marbles rolling around in a tin can.
No. Boat just died. Engine/outdrive sounds like marbles rolling around in a tin can.
- Thu May 16, 2024 7:56 am
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: How could we let this happen?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 737
Re: How could we let this happen?
TN state income tax: 0.
KS state income tax: up to 5.7%.
KS state income tax: up to 5.7%.
- Sun May 12, 2024 8:26 am
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Salt Water for the Weekend
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1427
Re: Salt Water for the Weekend
l: Welcome back. Your finished pool is beautiful!
- Sat May 11, 2024 7:51 am
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Salt Water for the Weekend
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1427
Re: Salt Water for the Weekend
"All in all great day getting my sea legs."
Glad it went well. Thanks for the update.
Glad it went well. Thanks for the update.
- Fri May 10, 2024 9:16 am
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Salt Water for the Weekend
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1427
Re: Salt Water for the Weekend
". . . the tide will be going out against the wind." That's the tricky part of your trips. Those opposing forces make it more difficult to calculate and navigate. I have a lot of experience navigating opposing currents and winds. But no experience with opposing tidal currents and winds. (C...
- Thu May 09, 2024 8:21 am
- Forum: General Boating
- Topic: Marine versus Teak Oil
- Replies: 4
- Views: 174
Re: Marine versus Teak Oil
". . . absorb at a different rate."
That's my guess. I should have taken the teak down to bare wood, then applied the Marine.
"Cat walking on the finished product?"
Interesting theory -- though no cat-paw evidence on the wood or cats tracking Marine everywhere.
That's my guess. I should have taken the teak down to bare wood, then applied the Marine.
"Cat walking on the finished product?"
Interesting theory -- though no cat-paw evidence on the wood or cats tracking Marine everywhere.
- Thu May 09, 2024 8:10 am
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Salt Water for the Weekend
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1427
Re: Salt Water for the Weekend
Wind/Current
I suggest this article: https://www.boatus.org/study-guide/planning/weather, especially this section: "Wind and Current"
If it were me, new to such conditions, I'd practice before the trip.
I suggest this article: https://www.boatus.org/study-guide/planning/weather, especially this section: "Wind and Current"
If it were me, new to such conditions, I'd practice before the trip.
- Wed May 08, 2024 9:21 am
- Forum: General Boating
- Topic: Marine versus Teak Oil
- Replies: 4
- Views: 174
Marine versus Teak Oil
Anybody have experience using "Sikkens Cetol Marine Wood Finish?" I've been using their teak oil, but mistakenly bought the Marine. Strange thing happened: Lightly sanded and cleaned the teak (per usual). Applied the Marine (per usual). Next day, strange "splotches" appeared all ...
- Mon May 06, 2024 8:46 am
- Forum: Member Introduction and Photos
- Topic: Cobalt 253 Owner
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1111
Re: Cobalt 253 Owner
"3500 RPM for top speed"
That is not WOT rpm. That's about cruise rpm. WOT rpm is around 4500. At WOT, you should get around low 40's mph.
That is not WOT rpm. That's about cruise rpm. WOT rpm is around 4500. At WOT, you should get around low 40's mph.
- Thu May 02, 2024 9:01 am
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: '94 220 Trim Limit switch
- Replies: 3
- Views: 319
Re: '94 220 Trim Limit switch
A7: Does that drive have two pucks? One port for limit. One starboard for sensor. Hard to see how either of those could cause a trim switch to malfunction.