Cobalt Boats Forum

Thank you. I was almost thinking a cracked block would be OK. Then I could add a few more cylinders/cubic inches

I'm trouble shooting a squeak/chirp in the accessory belt bearing components... fine belt rubber dust visible in engine compartment. 2011 Model 200, 150 hrs, 4.3 GxI, open engine cooling system. I ran the engine out of the water with garden hose attached. The engine temp got up to normal operating ...

The boat came with the Volvo Penta 4.3GXI. It's a little under-powered, but changing the stock aluminum 14-1/8 x 19 to 14-1/4 x 23 Stainless helped a lot. I was sooo embarrassed the first time we had 5-6 passengers and tried to pull up a 120lb wake boarder. The boat couldn't do it.

Aslan7 - I'm interested in the Surf model. I have to trade in my 10-yr old wake board for a wake surf board... I'm getting too old for high speed wipe-outs. The forward drive and wake shaping on the Surf models looks perfect for water sports and a comfy ride for cruising. I put the boat in a dry ...

I added a pic of the boat. I'm new to owner forums, so please provide feedback on proper etiquette.

20200723_201059_HDR.jpg First time Cobalt owner. I purchased a 2011 model 200 this summer, and have really enjoyed it. It had 30 hours on it and looked perfect until I got ahold of it. It now has 130 hours on the meter and a few minor bruises. I love the boat and plan on some more quality lake time ...