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by okielaker
Thu May 09, 2024 9:11 pm
Forum: General Boating
Topic: Snap in carpet
Replies: 4
Views: 181

Re: Snap in carpet

do a search for "carpet backing"... BBP posted a good solution. Used it on my
snap-in carpet, no problems so far.
by okielaker
Mon Apr 15, 2024 2:08 pm
Forum: General Boating
Topic: Replacing Burnt out Docking Light
Replies: 38
Views: 7888

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 okielaker
Wed Jan 10, 2024 11:11 pm
Forum: General Boating
Topic: Replacing Burnt out Docking Light
Replies: 38
Views: 7888

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 okielaker
Sun Aug 27, 2023 9:27 pm
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: Opinions on 232's?- Looking at clean 2009 model
Replies: 12
Views: 1242

Re: Opinions on 232's?- Looking at clean 2009 model

.... -Bow light will most likely be corroded on the inside. Really no way to see this but to remove the lens. FYI, they are not available anymore. .... "The Aqua Signal Series 24 Bi-Color Navigation Light is a direct replacement for the same light found on Cobalt, Thunderbird, Formula, Campion...
by okielaker
Fri Aug 11, 2023 6:47 pm
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: factory transom light switch?
Replies: 8
Views: 534

Re: factory transom light switch?

2008 272, have replaced every bulb not located in dash-lights with LEDs, except
for the 3 transom lights. They go on/off with the interior lights.
by okielaker
Fri Aug 11, 2023 6:42 pm
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: Cobalt 262/263 - Docking Lights & Stern Navigation Light
Replies: 7
Views: 886

Re: Cobalt 262/263 - Docking Lights & Stern Navigation Light

Avg_Guy,

docking lights:

MR16D-NW7-40 LED replacement bulb at superbrightleds.com

This fits my 2008 272 with the stainless cups... can't verify your 2005 263.
by okielaker
Thu Feb 16, 2023 2:36 pm
Forum: General Boating
Topic: Goofy Placement
Replies: 8
Views: 1228

Re: Goofy Placement

Why are steering wheels on the starboard side? What next, tea instead of coffee? https://gemlux.com/blogs/boating/why-are-boat-steering-wheels-on-the-right-side#:~:text=Because%20the%20vast%20majority%20of,from%20the%20word%20%E2%80%9Csteerboard.%E2%80%9D The rules put forth by the International Ma...
by okielaker
Sun Oct 30, 2022 9:05 pm
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Stringing it all together--history lesson
Replies: 31
Views: 2067

Re: Stringing it all together--history lesson

Don't see a 2008, so, 2008 272. fill in your entry below: 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 Trickyhog26 1977 1978 Lockey14s 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 Lockey14s 1985 Kate 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Big Block Power 2000 2001 TommyTahoe 2002 AsL...
by okielaker
Wed Sep 28, 2022 12:07 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Storage
Topic: New Boat Fiberglass Cracking
Replies: 11
Views: 1272

Re: New Boat Fiberglass Cracking

Wasn't there an issue with Cobalt gelcoat that was stored (or transported) in TX during
the deepfreeze (Feb 2021)? When was your boat built?
by okielaker
Thu Jul 07, 2022 11:16 pm
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: 272 ladder replacement
Replies: 4
Views: 383

Re: 272 ladder replacement

cobaltrunner123 wrote: Tue Jun 28, 2022 11:17 am https://cobaltboats.com/art/manuals/2008_272_OM.pdf

page 87 of 130. sorry best i could do
appears to be the same as mine, here's a picture from a while back:
20190818_093854.jpg
by okielaker
Wed May 11, 2022 7:19 pm
Forum: The Marina
Topic: Not a good day at Lake Texoma (Mar 21)
Replies: 16
Views: 2916

Re: Not a good day at Lake Texoma (Mar 21)

Yeah, YT, pretty bad... we spent a weekend helping clean up over by Little City, trees, trash, and building remnants. So many people have lost so much, it's hard to complain too much about recreational stuff. If this had happened closer to OKC, there would have been a whole lot more coverage... but ...
by okielaker
Mon Apr 25, 2022 11:45 am
Forum: The Marina
Topic: Not a good day at Lake Texoma (Mar 21)
Replies: 16
Views: 2916

Re: Not a good day at Lake Texoma (Mar 21)

The good news is that my homeowners policy probably covers the lift. Don't know how that'll come out after deductible, and the loss of my "no claims" discount, but we'll see. Gotta have a slip to put a lift in, and don't know how long it's going to take until BCM can re-build. There's a wa...
by okielaker
Sat Apr 23, 2022 10:31 pm
Forum: The Marina
Topic: Not a good day at Lake Texoma (Mar 21)
Replies: 16
Views: 2916

Re: Not a good day at Lake Texoma (Mar 21)

So, my lift is out of the water, now. Haven't had anyone look at it, yet,
to see if it's salvageable.
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Several others have been dragged up on shore.. most look worse than mine.
They haven't announced and expected date for re-opening the marina, or the
boat ramp, even.
by okielaker
Tue Apr 19, 2022 9:21 pm
Forum: Volvo Penta
Topic: 2001 7.4 GSI Oil question
Replies: 2
Views: 352

Re: 2001 7.4 GSI Oil question

Here's an online site (Volvo Penta) that says you can get a moter manual
if you have a serial number:

https://www.volvopenta.com/en-us/servic ... handbooks/

but, they want $49 for it.
by okielaker
Fri Apr 01, 2022 4:08 pm
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Considering 282
Replies: 21
Views: 1745

Re: Considering 282

https://cobaltboats.com/art/brochures/Cobalt_2005.pdf says dry weight for twin engine 2005 282 (unspecified which engine size) is 7,750 lbs. Probably does not include an arch. What do you think… 200# for the arch, 550# gas, 200# batteries. Roughly 8800-9000#? Seems a reasonable estimate, before peo...