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by bcromwell
Sat Nov 05, 2022 8:54 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Storage
Topic: Battery Charger/Maintainer Endorsement
Replies: 11
Views: 2390

Re: Battery Charger/Maintainer Endorsement

I have that exact noco charger and it works great. I tested it getting to float charge and then drawing currently off the battery and it returned to charging mode just fine. Also tested power loss for several hours and it returned to the last state that is was in before power loss 20221017_172543.jpg
by bcromwell
Mon Oct 24, 2022 10:06 pm
Forum: Volvo Penta
Topic: Oil Plug/Dipstick Leak
Replies: 2
Views: 280

Oil Plug/Dipstick Leak

Have a Volvo Penta in my 242 wss that suddenly started leaking oil from the dipstick to oil pan connection, before I try to just wrench it down more has anyone experienced this issue and can it be tighted?
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by bcromwell
Sun Sep 11, 2022 6:44 pm
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Stringing it all together--history lesson
Replies: 31
Views: 2077

Re: Stringing it all together--history lesson

I've got 2014, and a good buddy has a 2007. We are together frequently, and there is no difference in the lines of our boats between those years. Just a few options. This is for the 232/242 line. What are the differences in the 232 and 242? The things different on our boats are the windshield surro...
by bcromwell
Sat Sep 10, 2022 7:06 pm
Forum: Volvo Penta
Topic: VP trim fuse burning out
Replies: 21
Views: 3386

Re: VP trim fuse burning out

Have an update to my question. The 10 amp fuse is blowing upon activation even when nothing else is running. Tried a 15amp fuse and same issue. However, when I put in a 20amp fuse I was able to get it to work. Kind of nervous to run that all the time. Any recommendations on why the lower amp fuses ...
by bcromwell
Thu Sep 08, 2022 8:51 pm
Forum: Volvo Penta
Topic: Check engine and audible alarm 300 v8 C-A
Replies: 12
Views: 1376

Re: Check engine and audible alarm 300 v8 C-A

Had the same issue, Replaced the spark plugs and plug wires and the issue went away You can get the Easy Connect for about 400$ online and it's plug and play, Took maybe 2 minutes after I found the connector. Unfortunately (or fortunately) I did the plugs/wires at the same time as the Easy connect s...
by bcromwell
Thu Sep 08, 2022 8:33 pm
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Fender Quick Release Size?
Replies: 14
Views: 1028

Re: Fender Quick Release Size?

Never thought of the alternate fender idea. We lost one clip and purchased a new one from the dealer for over $100. Please post a link if you find something more reasonable. Over a $100? Holy cow I had no idea that they would be so expensive. I had thought I picked these up at a reasonable price on...
by bcromwell
Wed Feb 23, 2022 8:08 pm
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: Gas strut on pre 08 232 or 08 newer 242
Replies: 6
Views: 770

Re: Gas strut on pre 08 232 or 08 newer 242


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Heh bcw...so glad you found us!

Great strut info my friend.

Cobalt owner by chance?

And welcome aboard mate!

I am, just picked up a 2012 242 Wss. Can't wait for warmer weather!
by bcromwell
Wed Feb 23, 2022 7:13 pm
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Gelcoat
Replies: 2
Views: 763

Gelcoat

Just picked up a 2012 242 Wss that has a couple of deeper scratches that I would like to repair. I tried using iboat to get the 2oz kit of spectrumcolor kit but can't seem to find the correct color code for the dark blue (navy?), does anyone know off the top of their head?

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by bcromwell
Sun Feb 20, 2022 12:59 pm
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: Gas strut on pre 08 232 or 08 newer 242
Replies: 6
Views: 770

Re: Gas strut on pre 08 232 or 08 newer 242

You have the SL29-30 (Series 29 30LBS), so if you search for or use that number for the cross reference you should find plenty of replacements. All series 29 are 36 1/4" long expanded and 21 1/8" long closed. They have 1/2" ball socket type ends with a rod diameter of 3/8" and a ...