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by jetsmith
Sat Feb 03, 2024 8:20 pm
Forum: Surf Series and WSS Watersport Series
Topic: 2020R7 Surf hull dimensions?
Replies: 2
Views: 1964

2020R7 Surf hull dimensions?

Needing to adjust my lift while the water is down ASAP. Anyone know the proper widths for the hull supports? Have 2 for each side…..
by jetsmith
Tue Aug 22, 2023 6:36 am
Forum: Volvo Penta
Topic: 2020 Penta 380hp refused to start?
Replies: 2
Views: 471

2020 Penta 380hp refused to start?

2020 R7 Surf w/ Penta V8. Pretty intense tubing session, turned off engine to pull rope/tube in, tried to restart and only got a beep. All gauges read normal. Turned off main power and waited about 10 minutes and engine started back up. Decided to allow motor to idle a bit after next tubing session ...
by jetsmith
Mon Aug 21, 2023 5:51 am
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Alarm Beep and Engine Not Starting Confusion
Replies: 7
Views: 1221

Re: Alarm Beep and Engine Not Starting Confusion

Had this issue this weekend. 2020 R7 Surf. Pretty intense tubing session, turned off engine to pull rope/tube in, tried to restart and only got a beep. All gauges read normal. Turned off main power and waited about 10 minutes and engine started back up. Decided to allow motor to idle a bit after nex...
by jetsmith
Tue Aug 15, 2023 2:13 pm
Forum: Surf Series and WSS Watersport Series
Topic: 2018 R7 Surf - electronic issues??
Replies: 15
Views: 1724

Re: 2018 R7 Surf - electronic issues??

Thanks everyone! I'm 6'1", 190 but there's only 4 of us so if I'm in the water there's less than 400 lbs of body weight in the boat. Where did you put the fatsac on the boat? It does have a fresh water shower tank at the stern port side - thinking of filling that up as another ballast.
by jetsmith
Mon Aug 14, 2023 11:56 am
Forum: Surf Series and WSS Watersport Series
Topic: 2018 R7 Surf - electronic issues??
Replies: 15
Views: 1724

Re: 2018 R7 Surf - electronic issues??

Pulled the trigger: 2020 R7 Surf. A super fun and beautiful boat. Our kids dropped the rope with only a handful of runs. I've dropped it a few times and almost immediately lost the push....goal is get it this season!
by jetsmith
Tue Aug 01, 2023 9:13 am
Forum: Surf Series and WSS Watersport Series
Topic: 2018 R7 Surf - electronic issues??
Replies: 15
Views: 1724

Re: 2018 R7 Surf - electronic issues??

Thanks everyone, I opted to drive the 7 hours for 2 years newer, 300 hours fewer and 2.5 years of remaining warranty - for the same asking price. Had it out over the weekend - WHAT A BOAT!
by jetsmith
Sun Jul 23, 2023 9:53 am
Forum: Surf Series and WSS Watersport Series
Topic: 2020 R7 Surf badging
Replies: 3
Views: 663

2020 R7 Surf badging

https://www.facebook.com/groups/747223918707241/permalink/6544554538974121/?sale_post_id=6544554538974121 Looking at this R7 being sold by a MasterCraft dealer. Claims to be Surf, has sterndrive and visible surf tabs but badging at rear does not have the SURF badge like other surf models I've seen. ...
by jetsmith
Sun Jul 23, 2023 8:38 am
Forum: Surf Series and WSS Watersport Series
Topic: 2018 R7 Surf - electronic issues??
Replies: 15
Views: 1724

Re: 2018 R7 Surf - electronic issues??

https://www.boats.com/power-boats/2018-cobalt-r7-surf-8917653/ Pros: Overall in great shape and less than 30 minutes from me. Well optioned and includes trailer. Cons: high hours for our region, history of electronic issue primarily connected to surf system, I feel asking a premium We're new to surf...
by jetsmith
Tue Jul 18, 2023 4:08 pm
Forum: Surf Series and WSS Watersport Series
Topic: 2018 R7 Surf - electronic issues??
Replies: 15
Views: 1724

Re: 2018 R7 Surf - electronic issues??

I haven't only because I'm new to the whole thing. Its something we've been thinking about but have been "forced" by a recent tree versus outdrive on our 1996 SeaRay a few weeks ago....I'm feeling the pressure from my family to move past "Old Faithful" and I'm trying to educate m...
by jetsmith
Tue Jul 18, 2023 2:07 pm
Forum: Surf Series and WSS Watersport Series
Topic: 2018 R7 Surf - electronic issues??
Replies: 15
Views: 1724

2018 R7 Surf - electronic issues??

I'm currently looking at a 2018 R7 Surf with 468 hours. Over its life its had various issues that have been covered by warranty (surf tab bound up, steering cylinder, trim tab actuators, surf controller). Now at 5 years old, there is no remaining warranty other than the hull and I'm concerned about ...