Cobalt Boats Forum

I used Marine-Tex and it worked perfectly. Since it was an overhead hole, I let it set up for a few minutes to stiffen up and then used a syringe and putty nice to apply. Covered with clear packing tape. After it cured removed the tape and drilled new hole. All good now. Thank you all for your sugge...

Makes sense, so you’ve used something like loctite marine epoxy? I’ll check this out and compare to Marine-Tex and see which might work in this situation considering I have to apply it upside down underneath the swim platform where the stainless bumper mounts.

Ok understand epoxy is the way to go. Would Marine-Tex work?

Thanks for the suggestions on the epoxy’s. The two lag screws go directly into the underside of the swim platform, there are no inserts. I was also considering using Sikaflex 292i or 3M5200. Any thoughts on this? And after applying either of these or an epoxy should I then finish off with a gel coat...

Hello, looking for advice on a repair I’m looking to make. On my R5 swim platform, one of the lag screws holding the port side stainless steel bumper surround to the fiberglass swim platform pulled out. Looks like when this happened it created a bit of a gap between the mounting plate attached to th...

I did go with the UltraDeck and sealed my snap screw holes with 4200. The 4200 worked perfectly and the new UltraDeck looks great. Lots of compliments and everyone who sees it says they want to replace their carpet with UltraDeck. The people at UltraDeck are very friendly, professional, and great to...

I’m also looking to replace my old anchor. I have a 2015 R5 and don’t have windlass. I am considering the Mantus, the Fortress, and a box anchor. I boat on Lake Gorge in upstate NY in the Adirondack mountains. The lake bottom is muddy, with weeds and certain spots have sunken tree branches and tree ...

what type of chart plotter do you have and where and how will you mount it to replace your RAM mount? When you installed it originally did you drill a new hole in the hull to mount the transducer?

Thanks for responding Vtengr. I did consider using snap-in seadek or an equivalent but decided against it. I’m going with another vendors solution which is a PE blend closed cell foam. Compared to Seadek It’s more durable, lighter, stain resistant, and more pet friendly. The company is based out of ...

I’m replacing my original snap-in carpet on my 2015 R5 with Seadek and looking for a recommendation for a sealant to fill the screw holes throughout the deck after removing the snap-in screws. Considering 3M 5200, Sika 291, or just filling the holes with gelcoat. Any one of these options better then...

Thank you Big Block for the info. I appreciate your willingness to always share your knowledge and enjoy reading all of the helpful info you provide to everyone on here.

Hello everyone. It’s getting to be that time of year when seasonal maintenance kicks in (at least here in the great Northeast). Generally look to replace my bellows, anodes, spark plugs, etc. every couple of seasons. When is it recommended to replace a bilge pump based on its age? I have a 2015 R5 w...

Thanks for the info!

Looks very nice. I have a 2015 R5 with original factory snap-in carpet. I'd like to replace this with SeaDek. When your SeaDek was installed did you remove your snaps from the deck and calk the holes prior to the installation of the SeaDek? Also I've been searching for an R5 template but to date hav...

Which manufacturer/installer dis you go with? And how did you get approval/permission to use the Cobalt "C" logo on your swim platform?