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by chadg722
Mon Apr 08, 2024 8:20 am
Forum: General Boating
Topic: Replacing Burnt out Docking Light
Replies: 38
Views: 7883

Re: Replacing Burnt out Docking Light

So I want to replace the old halogen bulbs with LED. I have an 02 246. I'm not sure whether you access the bulbs from the outside or down in the anchor locker. I tried pulling the 8 screws off the outside stainless housing, 7 of them are not coming out, just spin and spin like they are stripped. So ...
by chadg722
Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:15 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Audio Suggestions
Replies: 9
Views: 990

Re: Audio Suggestions

Where is everyone putting subs at in a. 02 246? I’ve seen two 10” under the back seat. Or 1 10” under helm next to the fire extinguisher. Not a lot of good places on this model. What about behind and to the left of the co capt chair up against the side wall? Any concerns with these places. I really ...
by chadg722
Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:33 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Audio Suggestions
Replies: 9
Views: 990

Re: Audio Suggestions

One thing with speakers is to look at how efficient they run. When I did my audio upgrades about 18 months ago, my wife had given me a $5K total budget for audio upgrades and for putting in the Garmin Touchscreen. I ended up going with the JL M3 speakers as they had close to the same spec's as the ...
by chadg722
Sun Feb 25, 2024 1:29 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Audio Suggestions
Replies: 9
Views: 990

Re: Audio Suggestions

Regarding speakers, I'd put JL Audio and Wet Sounds solidly above Rockford Fosgate (I wouldn't spend the kind of money you're looking at and put Rockford Fosgate speakers in a boat). There are some smaller brands like Roswell Marine that may be another step up yet in quality (Cobalt used them as a ...
by chadg722
Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:15 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Audio Suggestions
Replies: 9
Views: 990

Audio Suggestions

I'm looking to do a full audio replacement/upgrade. When I originally started this quote with my local marine audio guy I was sold on the Rockford Fosgate M2 series speakers/Subs with the M5 Amps. After receiving the quote, I was slightly blown away and want to look at other options. I know one thig...
by chadg722
Fri Jan 05, 2024 2:06 pm
Forum: General Boating
Topic: Replacing Burnt out Docking Light
Replies: 38
Views: 7883

Re: Replacing Burnt out Docking Light

Okie, Thank you so much! Did these new lamps make a nice improvement in light output as compared to our OEM incandescent lamps? Yes they make a huge diff Can you give me the link to these exact lights or ones that would work? I have an 02 246 that I'm pretty sure take the M16 bulb, but I don't see ...
by chadg722
Tue Sep 12, 2023 12:29 pm
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Flooring Color Suggestions
Replies: 7
Views: 451

Re: Flooring Color Suggestions

We just put this (Marine Mat Toffee), I think your brown may be lighter than ours. They have a Terra color that might be closer. The product is really nice and quite a bit less than Sea Dek. Jmad - I had marine mat in my Rinker and no issues other than it was somewhat stain prone (Kids). I'm gettin...
by chadg722
Tue Sep 12, 2023 7:51 am
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Flooring Color Suggestions
Replies: 7
Views: 451

Re: Flooring Color Suggestions

Thanks everyone, pretty sure I'm out on black. On the two pictures I posted of the interior. The one I'm pretty sure has a filter on it and makes everything look a lot more Gray. The one of the stern and swim platform is more of the natural color of that light brown. Really hoping someone on here ha...
by chadg722
Mon Sep 11, 2023 11:38 am
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Flooring Color Suggestions
Replies: 7
Views: 451

Flooring Color Suggestions

Hello, Looking for SeaDek color suggestions. 02 246, exterior is black and white, interior is white and this brown/gray. Current carpet is Gray. Does anyone have Black SeaDek flooring? My initial thought is way too hot, but the rep says it's warm but not hot. Find this hard to believe. I have a larg...
by chadg722
Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:25 am
Forum: Member Introduction and Photos
Topic: New to the Cobalt Family ( 2002 246 )
Replies: 2
Views: 492

New to the Cobalt Family ( 2002 246 )

Hello everyone,

Just picked up an 02 246, 496mag bravo 3, 290hrs. Excited to learn more about the Cobalt life. Coming from an 05 Rinker 232, decided to upgrade to a 3 year older boat lol.