Cobalt Boats Forum

I bought a 2001 246 with an 8.2gsi (502ci) last fall, engine has about 475 hours on the clock. Only got to use it for a week last year before it got too cold but it ran strong and was a blast.

Had my local marina winterize it and wrap it.

As spring came around we unwrapped it and did some basic ...

1. Bow filler cushion for a 246
2. A pair of flag pole holder brackets and flag poles
3. Working electric raising stern light.

Hopefully someone has a lead to one or some of these items.

Thank you!!!

Update: Replaced both up and down relays, total cost $33. Works really well now.

Holy Smokes, you’re 100% correct. Tapped them and they’ll cycle. Probably going bad, I’ll replace those solenoids just to be safe.

New to me, 2001 246 with 8.2 VP. Day three with the boat, trim worked normally on days one and two, but today, no trim.

I can hear the the relays clicking when I activate the trim switch up and down, but the hydraulic trim motor does not appear to pump fluid.

I did check the fluids and it is mid ...

My family and I are super excited to be Cobalt owners! Hopefully we can get get her in the water for a few days before it gets too cold. Thanks to WestMcD for being responsive, flexible, helpful and a straight-shooter. I'm sure y'all see me around the forums as I'm certain I'll have lots of ...

Not Tahoe.

Budget commensurate with quality of boat.

Know of any?

I’m looking for my first Cobalt. :)
My lake has a 26’ size limit but we’re at 7000ft altitude. I prefer something with more power to overcome the loss of power due to altitude. I’m open to a 226 as well, but like the little extra space of the 246.

Condition is more important than year, but newer ...

Looking for 246 with 496 HO.

Bonus points for:

West coast location
Tower
low hours
all-white
high-altitude prop

Thanks!