Cobalt Boats Forum

Hey gang I have an issue I'm hoping someone could give me some insight. I have a 1990 263 with a Volvo 7.4l and the Swede Bravo 3 outdrive. I know this particular outdrive was only made for this particular year boat which sucks for me. Any how, when shifting from Neutral to FWD or Neutral to REV it ...

And now the final exterior

And after exterior

And now for the finale of the exterior. Before

What it looked like.

Here is part of the new interior. Full interior and exterior pictures coming Wednesday/Thursday.

Confused? Painting a boat or plane? But hey, she looks real pretty and all. So thanks for the paint. LOL

Big Block Power I had her repainted. This is actually aircraft paint so the paint will last for many years to come.

I boat in North Texas on a lake. She handles great in choppy water. He head is a stand up so not an issue. The galley is not really big so I don't use it much. Biggest issue is that they are no longer making new parts on some of the items such as the power steering actuator. I had to find it used ...

Here is the beginning of the restoration. Phase 1 is paint and bottom job. Up next will be the interior.

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It did but it has deteriorated badly. The entire project will be completed near the end of February which is perfect. That's when we can really start boating again here in North Texas.

I have located a gentlemen in Fort Worth who is doing it for $1500. Best price I have found and that is with 3 coats plus giving me the extra leftover paint. Operation restore is about to begin. My new trailer arrives tomorrow and the process will start. I will post before and after pictures towards ...

Replacing the bottom paint. I don't think the engine comes out for that.

Any ideas on how much a bottom job should run on a Cobalt 263 in the North Texas area? Looking for an average cost for budgeting purposes.

Captain Rob, we have it sitting on Lake Lavon.