Cobalt Boats Forum

Thanks for the tips. Yes, about 6 more screws under the liner.

97 252.
I would like to remove the seat backrest in the bow. It is the backrest with the ebroidered cobalt logo right below the windshield on the Starboard side.
I went into the head/storage area and removed the panel on the back wall, which revealed about 4 or 5 bolts that I removed. It loosened ...

Thanks for replies. Being the passenger seat that I rarely use, I only noticed while cleaning. I'll try digging into it more this weekend and report back. Then again, lake days are running out! This may need to wait.

I purchased a good used 1997 Cobalt 252 earlier this spring.
Was in really good condition when I purchased, but have made a few improvements such as fiberglass correction, buffing, new belts. Runs great and we've had a lot of fun.
I was wiping down the front seats and noticed the flip up bolster on ...

Busy work today, so didn't call on boats, but asked for deposit back. When the boat is relisted, I'm waiting for it to be posted here lol! It'll be the perfect boat..... except for that long deep crack next to the transom! Still ticked off and bummed as everything was right...... except that crack ...

Thanks for the links. All look good shape that I'll check into more. I'm getting my deposit back on the one. But after that boat, my standards are high on interior and exterior! Just no cracked transom!

Thanks for advice, everyone. I will say salesman has been helpful and fair with me so far.

Talked to service manager. Fine spider cracks on chine are probably from impact. Wave or otherwise. Small spider cracks I didn't see on the underside of swim platform, which he said are common. Both cosmetic ...

Maybe on the 232 if a good enough deal. But, I'm now hung up on the 252. Service history is a big plus.
I have feelers out with a couple dealers and they've mentioned they get this type in quite a bit on trade in's. Patience will be the key for me. I saw quite a few before I had the boat dock ...

Ha!
Southern Missouri, Table Rock Lake.
My lift is rated 6000lbs. Lift guys says 25' cobalt is max.
500 hours or less. Prefer fuel injected.
I really like the Look of the older 252. Family of 4. We ski, swim, wakeboard, etc.
Good interior, but understand that the sundeck might need reupholster ...

Update:
I did talk to the salesman to see if the fiberglass guy looked at it. He told me to call the service manager in the morning, who will tell me this is purely cosmetic. Long story short, but the sales guy says I'm being way too picky for a 20 yo boat and most boats have stress cracks. 20yo ...

I'm tempted to think that the previous owner backed into something, but no issues on the outside of swim deck.
She stress crack on the transom is definitely a gap that can allow water. I can push on the crack to make it wider and move.
The spider cracks on the hull.....I worry what caused those ...

I will add that in the worst spot I can push next to the crack to make it bigger.

Few more....

Thanks for the Welcome!
Let me try to attach the pics again.

A few years ago had mildew stains on white seats where the covers laid on the tops of the seats, similar to yours. Not a cobalt, tho.
Tried many products, including professional vinyl cleaners, magic eraser, etc., with limited results.
Generic (Bass Pro, I think) brand mildew cleaner did OK.
Best ...