Cobalt Boats Forum

This post is a little late. I switched to AGM 31’s replacing my wet batteries. Later, I got chewed out by my mechanic as my 7.4 liter’s alternator produces a max 14.2 volts. The voltage range for the AGM’s is between 14.4 and 14.7 volts. The AGM’s are designated marine use btw. He said they will ...

That would bother the crap out of me.

My 232 same. Sold both bolsters and bought new.

Sold.

I’ve upgraded our seats in our 1998 232. They are in pretty good condition besides the normal wear. Pedestals included. Make offer, you pay for shipping. I really want them to go to an owner refurbishing an older Cobalt like mine. One bolster needs the heavy bolts that positions the bolster.

I own a 1998 232 with 7.4 gi. The engineIs has 310hp. The thing to remember is torque. My pet peeve getting the boat on plane with tons of people and beer. With previous boats I’ve owned, I’ve had to get people to move up to the bow. Pretty embarrassing.

Thank you. I’m customizing my boat. Pedestals, new dash, new actuator, gel coat work next on agenda.

Anyone suggest replacement pedestal’s, brand or type that would replace the originals? The bolsters are in good condition.

My bad. 1998 Cobalt 232 7.4gi. Brand new gimbal housing, tilt pumps, lines, replaced yoke and U-joints.

Short of calling my mechanic, my problem is trying to adjust the lower unit trim in the up position. After having some work done on the gimbal housing, the outdrive hits the stern of the boat, cracking the shift shaft cover at TDC. I find lots of advice on adjusting the trim gauge or replacing ...

My 1998 232 7.4L Gi recently spent 2 months at my marina replacing transom housing. Expensive endeavor as you can well imagine. Launched boat at public boat launch yesterday. Wife and I cruised the shoreline but needed to get to our dock. Approached the dock and slipped it into neutral. Then forward ...

I do have pics of my old gauges except the compass. As you can see, they are in good condition and have the dark gray background. Will send pic of compass asap.

I have to get to my storage unit as i dont have a pic of the compass. The Ritchie sending unit needs repair. No one will fix it and there are no replacement parts. The gauge itself is fine.

I have spare gauges that I replaced on my ‘98 232. The trim gauge will fit your opening. The compass sending unit needs to have the wires re-soldered to the circuit board. The gauge itself works. I searched for 2 years for a compass. Paid dearly for one on eBay but it works wonderfully. The gauges ...

I bought 12 letters from Hagadone Marine in Coeur d’Alene ID 3 years ago or so. About $30 a letter. My used 1998 232 was damaged by the previous owner and no letters. Do not buy the eBay letter from the dude in Serbia. I had to get a refund.