Cobalt Boats Forum

throttle cable was completely frozen (as in not by the cold). They replaced the throttle from a 3000 model (which was original to the boat) to the 4000 model (throttle and control box) and replaced the cables running from throttle to the throttle control box in the engine compartment. We fired up ...

Thanks Bruceb58 I will pose the question.

BB Power - you’re making this tough for me but I appreciate the plush back. I am going this year. I could wait hough...

To be continued...

Thanks bruceb58 definitely will take that into consideration...

BB --- 45K is out of my strike zone. I only use the boat for a total of 2 months out of the year, 3 tops and mainly on weekends. And I agree with you 20K tops unless there is a cobalt factory swim platform (old style) then maybe 22-23k ...

Thanks BB I get your point, though these cobalts are far and few between in my geographical location that are fresh water kept. I took a closer look at the outdrive (see pic), Most of the pitting is superficial upon close inspection. The skegg is a bit jagged and its likely I would probably pull the ...

Also plan on getting the outdrive sanded and painted if I do purchase

Thanks everyone for giving me a look and pointing out the concerns, The boat was lake kept....outdrive is probably due to currents close to docks, had the same issue with my out drive when I didn’t pay close attention to my sacrificial zincs. It got brutual how my pit drive got chewed. Ever since I ...

Hi CobaltChat....I have been reading your forum for a few months and I just joined. I am a potential cobalt owner, But my main purpose at the present is looking for insights into ownership of a 1999 226. I have a down payment on one and on Sat 2/13 I am to do a engine hose test/ and equipment walk ...