Hi guys! I picked up a neglected 263 that sat in a boat barn for 9 years! The motor was badly seized from saltwater leaking down the risers into the exhaust manifolds and into the heads.
I did a lot of cleaning to remove 9 years of forklift soot including
high speed wheeling out the gelcoat, scrubbing the seats, shampooing the carpet, etc. to bring her back to life.
I spent a small fortune on a remanufactured 8.1L Gi block and used the intake manifold, oil pan, timing chain cover, pulleys, etc. off the old motor. Almost everything else is new;
Fuel system, risers, exhaust manifolds, starter, alternator, belts, plugs, etc.
We finally got the motor installed and went for our maiden voyage last week. I still have a couple of bugs to work out but had an amazing day on the water! What a great riding boat!
Cobalt 263 in Jupiter Florida
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Cobalt 263 in Jupiter Florida
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Re: Cobalt 263 in Jupiter Florida
Not too many members have posted that they built a Cobalt - nice work, and congratulations!
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Re: Cobalt 263 in Jupiter Florida
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So glad you found us J63.
One of my favorite models. They ride incredibly well and are so versatile and maneuverable on the water. Great to see you bringing her back to life from the coma she was under.
Appreciate the pics too. So sexy.
And welcome aboard mate!
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So glad you found us J63.
One of my favorite models. They ride incredibly well and are so versatile and maneuverable on the water. Great to see you bringing her back to life from the coma she was under.
Appreciate the pics too. So sexy.
And welcome aboard mate!
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2002 Cobalt 262
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2005 Cobalt 263
496 MagHO
(sold )
Erie, PA
Currently boatless (for now)
will fly for food
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2005 Cobalt 263
496 MagHO
(sold )
Erie, PA
Currently boatless (for now)
will fly for food
(CChat moderator)
Re: Cobalt 263 in Jupiter Florida
GREAT JOB!
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Re: Cobalt 263 in Jupiter Florida
Welcome fellow 263 owner. You will love the boat! ENJOY. If you ever have any questions don't hesitate to ask.
2005 263
whipple supercharged 496 H.O
Bravo 3 XR
Trim down for what!
whipple supercharged 496 H.O
Bravo 3 XR
Trim down for what!
Re: Cobalt 263 in Jupiter Florida
Beautiful boat. Nice find and great work getting it back on the water. Congrats!
2004 Cobalt 250, 8.1 GI VP
Smithville, Mo.
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Re: Cobalt 263 in Jupiter Florida
Nice work! Great looking boat.
Where did you get the 8.1 reman?
What is the tank aft of the batteries? Potable water?
Where did you get the 8.1 reman?
What is the tank aft of the batteries? Potable water?
2005 272 w/ 8.1 VP GXi
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