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by Nicad
Wed May 19, 2021 10:13 pm
Forum: Volvo Penta
Topic: 2003 280hp 5.7l Stumbling at lower revs
Replies: 1
Views: 407

2003 280hp 5.7l Stumbling at lower revs

Here are two symptoms of my boat's condition. When it is cold out, it takes a few cycles for the boat to stay running from dead cold...then it is OK. Probably three for four depending on how low the temp its. When warm outside it runs decently from dead cold. This is not really a big deal for me and...
by Nicad
Sun May 16, 2021 11:40 am
Forum: The Marina
Topic: My new ride for the Motorcycle guys
Replies: 36
Views: 3815

Re: My new ride for the Motorcycle guys

Reviving an old thread and fulfilling an old photo request . Got the RD 400 I always wanted a Cdn spec 79' RD 400F. Daytona Special over the winter. It is in fantastic shape other than having a Blown motor. It is sitting beside a $950 1982 Seca 650 and a 1984 Honda VF500F. One day hopefully all thre...
by Nicad
Sat May 15, 2021 8:40 pm
Forum: Other Boats and Comparisons
Topic: New boat to Complement our Cobalt 226
Replies: 3
Views: 1603

New boat to Complement our Cobalt 226

Couldn't be happier with the 2003 Cobalt 226 we bought 4 years ago right around now. It has been very reliable, comfortable and does all we ask of it. Feels safe, fast , confidence inspiring and very well built, with a lot of attention to detail. We are on a Lake in Ontario that has varied condition...
by Nicad
Mon Jun 15, 2020 8:57 am
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Looking for Rubber windshield bumper for COBALT 226
Replies: 6
Views: 494

Re: Looking for Rubber windshield bumper for COBALT 226

Thanks for that link. That is looking like the right type of parts.
by Nicad
Sat Jun 13, 2020 6:59 pm
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Looking for Rubber windshield bumper for COBALT 226
Replies: 6
Views: 494

Re: Looking for Rubber windshield bumper for COBALT 226

Thanks for the reply, The latch we have works decently, but that design does look better. What I am looking for is the rubber bumper that keeps the middle windshield from banging the left hand windshield if it gets opened with force. I'll try to post a photo from my phone of the missing bumper
by Nicad
Fri Jun 12, 2020 1:54 pm
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Looking for Rubber windshield bumper for COBALT 226
Replies: 6
Views: 494

Looking for Rubber windshield bumper for COBALT 226

My local dealer says they have no idea where to find the rubber bumper that mounts on the side of the centre windshield and prevents it from cracking the left side windshield should they make contact while in the open position. I'm assuming these have some other common application. Tips on sourcing ...
by Nicad
Sat Oct 26, 2019 8:09 pm
Forum: The Marina
Topic: My new ride for the Motorcycle guys
Replies: 36
Views: 3815

Re: My new ride for the Motorcycle guys

Just sold a car I have owned since 1983 and bought a couple of motorcycles to fill the space. A 2018 Yamaha WR 250R I hope to setup to travel down trails and dirt roads at under 60 mph and a 1984 Honda VF500f Interceptor to tweek and restore and have fun on. I quite like middle displacement bikes fr...
by Nicad
Tue Sep 17, 2019 12:54 pm
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: My 226 Conked out and now lifeless
Replies: 12
Views: 744

Re: My 226 Conked out and now lifeless

Turned out it wasn't the breaker at the back of the boat. Found a disconnected wire by the ignition switch. Back in business!
by Nicad
Fri Sep 13, 2019 10:47 am
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: My 226 Conked out and now lifeless
Replies: 12
Views: 744

Re: My 226 Conked out and now lifeless

If I remember correctly I was bringing the trim up when it shut down.
by Nicad
Fri Sep 13, 2019 6:00 am
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: My 226 Conked out and now lifeless
Replies: 12
Views: 744

Re: My 226 Conked out and now lifeless

Thanks BBP. If this turns out to be the issue, is it indicative of some underlying problem, or just something that happens every 17 years?
by Nicad
Thu Sep 12, 2019 7:50 pm
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: My 226 Conked out and now lifeless
Replies: 12
Views: 744

Re: My 226 Conked out and now lifeless

Ok, I have a place to look!! Is this a ressetable Ie push button? Thanks
by Nicad
Thu Sep 12, 2019 7:22 pm
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: My 226 Conked out and now lifeless
Replies: 12
Views: 744

My 226 Conked out and now lifeless

Was on the lake today. My 2002 226 with Volvo 5.7 power started normally, and then idled out of the bay for about 2 minutes. I then took it up to 3,000 RPM to plane out and it went dead. All electrical other than the blower and trim showed no signs of life. No click of the starter, nothing. The batt...
by Nicad
Sun Jul 14, 2019 11:59 pm
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Water pump leaking
Replies: 9
Views: 1698

Re: Water pump leaking

Yes that is it. Impeller was changed winter of 2018.Guess I'll buy a new one
by Nicad
Sun Jul 14, 2019 10:22 am
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Water pump leaking
Replies: 9
Views: 1698

Water pump leaking

Hello, I have a question about my 5.7 Volvo GSI in my 226. I noticed a small dripping after a 20 minute run from the water pump that runs off the crankshaft pulley. I am assuming that any leak is abnormal. What does this pump do?, as of course there is a traditional auto style one running off the se...
by Nicad
Mon Jul 01, 2019 1:12 pm
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Tachometer going out?
Replies: 4
Views: 427

Re: Tachometer going out?

Ok,thanks Gents, I'm happy operating my boat by sound this summer, will save this till the fall