Hey guys,
I've been here since about a week after getting our second boat, a 1999 226.
Coming to Cobalt from Bayliner was a giant leap forward. This thing has yet to leave us in the lurch, after 3 years now. Only "major" repair was the steering cylinder needing to be replaced and then re-replaced (under warranty) after a bad unit was installed.
It has the VP 5.7 and, with wife, 2 kids and I onboard, will sprint to just over 45mph at full throttle, although everyone seems to be just fine cruising around 35-40.
We pretty much spend our entire summer on Beaver Lake, Arkansas, but have been to Table Rock, in SW Missouri and LOTO and she handled both beautifully.
I am looking for some DIY ideas to freshen her up in the looks department a little. I've replaced all speakers with nice Sony units, as well as the head unit. Most recently, swapped in stainless cup holders, which was a nice touch of bling.
The interior is mostly gray (which might be my only con, since I'd prefer a nice dark tan), but the dash/armrest panels are all super plain grey, so I'm wanting to add some pop. I'm actually thinking of trying to wrap the panels myself in 3M DiCon or a good exterior vinyl wrap, before going professional...I figure, if I mess it up, I'm going professional anyway, so might as well give it a go.
The steering wheel is on deck for a swap, too.
I'd LOVE to get SeaDek, but the carpet is just in too good of shape to needlessly swap it out...maybe I should start allowing strawberry daquiri's and cheetos.
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So glad you found us JFg…
Great pic. How about stainless docking lights?
And welcome aboard mate!
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So glad you found us JFg…
Great pic. How about stainless docking lights?
And welcome aboard mate!
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I have brand new carpet sitting in my closet, didn't even have it installed. First thing I did when I got the boat was put the Sea Dek in. Highly recommend over carpet.
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I have considered that. It may just come to a breaking point where I pull the trigger and do that...just save the carpet, I guess.Norris_Boating wrote: ↑Thu Sep 14, 2023 8:20 am I have brand new carpet sitting in my closet, didn't even have it installed. First thing I did when I got the boat was put the Sea Dek in. Highly recommend over carpet.
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I don't love carpet in a boat, but I do like my seagrass. Another option worth considering before you pull the trigger on an upgrade.
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