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- Tue Feb 17, 2026 10:52 am
- Forum: Safety
- Topic: 246 forward fire extinguisher
- Replies: 0
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246 forward fire extinguisher
Does anyone know of a make and model number for a fire extinguisher that fits in the recessed compartment in front of the captain's seat on a 246? The smallest one that I have found is too tall. Thank you!
- Fri Feb 21, 2025 11:48 am
- Forum: Parts for Sale/Trade/Free
- Topic: 2002 Cobalt 226 - Bimini & covers for sale
- Replies: 2
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Re: 2002 Cobalt 226 - Bimini & covers for sale
Does anyone know if this would fit a 246.....if still available?
- Mon Oct 10, 2022 7:35 am
- Forum: General Boating
- Topic: Re-gelcoating vs painting
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3542
Re: Re-gelcoating vs painting
Thank you for your input, Mr Weasel........decisions, decisions!
- Fri Sep 30, 2022 3:49 pm
- Forum: General Boating
- Topic: Re-gelcoating vs painting
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3542
Re: Re-gelcoating vs painting
Yes, both quotes include complete jobs. I'm leaning toward the gel coat for repair ability, alone. Thank you for your response.
- Wed Sep 28, 2022 5:55 pm
- Forum: General Boating
- Topic: Re-gelcoating vs painting
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3542
Re: Re-gelcoating vs painting
Unfortunately, I don't think a wrap is available, locally....
- Wed Sep 28, 2022 3:54 pm
- Forum: General Boating
- Topic: Re-gelcoating vs painting
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3542
Re: Re-gelcoating vs painting
Yes, compounded and wet sanded multiple times, over the years. I have had three, professional, reputable, opinions... all being the same. Each of them stated (along with Cobalt corporate) that the red colors are the first to degrade. Either way, I am trying to find out which method is preferable, at ...
- Wed Sep 28, 2022 2:38 pm
- Forum: General Boating
- Topic: Re-gelcoating vs painting
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3542
Re: Re-gelcoating vs painting
7.4 have no closeup pictures of the boat, however, you can see a darker color starting to show through the surface of the gel coat, in certain areas. Powered by 7.4 Merc with a Bravo 3.
- Tue Sep 27, 2022 6:36 pm
- Forum: General Boating
- Topic: Re-gelcoating vs painting
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3542
Re-gelcoating vs painting
I own a 2001 246, dark red in color. Our local Cobalt marina says that the current red gel coat is about worn through and it now needs to either be painted or re gel coated. Any opinions on which option would be preferable? Obviously, painting is somewhat less expensive than the gel coat......but ...
- Fri Apr 01, 2022 5:33 pm
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Crappy ending to a great day on the water.
- Replies: 152
- Views: 18785
Re: Crappy ending to a great day on the water.
Can anyone suggest a company that can recreate a Cobalt quality bimini frame? My downfall was a low tree limb.