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- Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:11 am
- Forum: R Series
- Topic: Stainless steel cleaning
- Replies: 4
- Views: 227
Re: Stainless steel cleaning
If it's just to "buff up" some stainless, I'd look at something like Eagle One Cotton Wadding metal polish. If you have minor rust staining then try Barkeeper's freind with a damp rag. Coat with a good wax after either.
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:57 am
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Led drain plug
- Replies: 6
- Views: 761
Re: Led drain plug
These things always crack me up. For being at anchor, they are probably decent in clear water. BUT, it is technically illegal to run with them on at night if you really want to follow the regs. Where I boat, you wouldn't get more than about 2ft of illumination.
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 1:35 pm
- Forum: R Series
- Topic: R3 - engine size
- Replies: 7
- Views: 788
Re: R3 - engine size
I have a 2016. It will run about 46/48 in flat water, but it gets out of the hole very well, I can't tell a big tube is behind it. Where it really shines is in the mid RPM's. If I crack the throttle at 18mph (which is just on plane) and you are standing up but not holding on, it will knock someone o...
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 1:25 pm
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: OEM Table Alternative - Cutting Board??
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2302
Re: OEM Table Alternative - Cutting Board??
I'll be the other side- I find teak oil is sticky until it dries and needs to be redone every few months (yes, it's a small area), but a good Spar varnish shoudl lask for years. Cetol, as mentioned is another option, but I never liked their colors or the way it finished---you can tell Cetol from a m...
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 1:21 pm
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Share your move from bowrider to cruiser experience
- Replies: 4
- Views: 642
Re: Share your move from bowrider to cruiser experience
Make sure it has a Genset capable of running AC.
- Fri Feb 02, 2024 8:16 am
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Been awhile
- Replies: 6
- Views: 915
Re: Been awhile
Glad to hear all are doing well. Never went to the ATL boat show as the list of exhibitors was very underwhelming. Without going into detail, let's just say that 2023 wasnt' the greatest ending on a personal note, but part of life everyone goes through. From a boating standpoint, the fall/winter suc...
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 4:05 pm
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Been awhile
- Replies: 6
- Views: 915
Been awhile
Hola everyone- Haven't been to active on here for quite some time as life has gotten in the way. Just checking in to see how the OG's are fairing. Hope everyone is well
- Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:51 am
- Forum: General Boating
- Topic: Biting Flies
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2373
Re: Biting Flies
I still have some 100% deet I bourbon Africa years ago. One spray and they literally fall from the sky when they fly by. Probably not recommended for frequent use
- Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:43 am
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: What is your favorite picture of you or family on the boat.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3926
Re: What is your favorite picture of you or family on the boat.
Dogs are family right?
- Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:32 am
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Stability
- Replies: 5
- Views: 827
Re: Stability
Cobalt redesigned the even numbered R series with less deadrise, meaning a less deep vee presumably more better wake/wave production. The cost comes at a flatter hull that will roll more at anchor
Listing could be batteries or any source of weight—fuel, ballast, etc. it doesn’t take a lot
Listing could be batteries or any source of weight—fuel, ballast, etc. it doesn’t take a lot
- Tue Jul 25, 2023 4:34 pm
- Forum: R Series
- Topic: Trim Button Sensitivity
- Replies: 12
- Views: 559
Re: Trim Button Sensitivity
My 2016 R3 is NOT that way, in fact, the trim button is super easy and makes almost a positive click you can feel when it engages. It is a Volvo, which are known to trim slowly. I wonder if the new models are having issues because they switched trim switch suppliers when it went to Malbu? Same parts...
- Mon Jul 17, 2023 9:24 am
- Forum: Volvo Penta
- Topic: Coolant mixing with Power steering fluid
- Replies: 3
- Views: 708
Re: Coolant mixing with Power steering fluid
My boat had that when it was new-- 2016 R3. I noticed it when I was checking the levels after day one. The body of the tank is common between power steering and coolant, but there are 2 separate chambers. There was a known bad seal/gasket/design and caused the mix. The entire coolant tank will need ...
- Thu Jul 13, 2023 3:20 pm
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Fiberglass cracking - BRAND NEW R4 Surf 2023
- Replies: 13
- Views: 922
Re: Fiberglass cracking - BRAND NEW R4 Surf 2023
I had spider cracks 3 times in my 2016 on the swim step. The first 2 times they fixed under warranty, the last time was less than 30 days out of warranty and Cobalt wouldn't touch it. Don't wait.
- Tue Jul 11, 2023 11:23 am
- Forum: Member Introduction and Photos
- Topic: Retired Service Manager for a large Cobalt Dealer
- Replies: 56
- Views: 5379
Re: Retired Service Manager for a large Cobalt Dealer
AsLan7, That helps a lot. Again, I do not intend to “bash” Cobalt in any way, shape or form. I just wanted to get an idea of how open and honest I can be with helping people when they have questions. Thanks for the response I think you will find this to be a pretty opened minded group that values h...
- Thu Jul 06, 2023 8:23 am
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Cobalts BEST Hull
- Replies: 71
- Views: 8656
Re: Cobalts BEST Hull
2-3 ft chop should be more than managable in your R5. I run in that on my R3 frequently. I've found that with no tabs, it's best to trim down some when the chop acts up. Yes, it's no the most efficient, but it forces the bow to "slice" the waves vs bouncing over and off. It is a bit counte...