Cobalt Boats Forum

jwill323 wrote: Mon Jun 24, 2024 8:34 am is there a speaker underneath the flag holder you can remove? It looks like there is one on the opposite side of the boat.

Yes there is and I’ve removed it. When reaching up in the hole is where the board is.

Titaniumboy wrote: Thu Jun 20, 2024 4:08 pm Welcome back.

Any pictures of the board in the engine compartment?

Sorry, I don’t

If you want to diagnose any of this yourself, check out www.mancavemechanic.com, he has done quit a bit of work around the VP fuel pumps and system issues. He has videos that detail how to check fuel pressure, the fuel regulator etc - it's pretty easy to do.


Thanks, I did look at his website ...

Kate wrote: Sun Jun 23, 2024 7:26 am "Let me discuss the fuel."

Any ethanol in the old or new fuel? Under certain conditions, it can create gunk, and cause the symptoms you described.

I have never put any ethanol fuel in. I’m the second owner, I have no clue what the previous owner did.

I didn’t have a glass jar but I put it in plastic water bottle. Yes I let it settle.

Vapor lock might be the issue but after the stall and tow on Sunday, I went back on Tuesday and the engine started as normal. I let it idle for about 4 minutes and when I put it in gear it died immediately. I was able to restart but within 30 seconds while still out of gear, it died. The engine had ...

I was hoping someone here had a similar problem and could share what the solution is.

I did try that too. It would not start with the throttle in that position. I really suspect the high pressure fuel pump but I have no way to test the pressure on the fuel rail. Still waiting on my turn with a mechanic. Hoping a diagnostic tool will give some direction as to the issue.

Here are 2 photos

Need a little help with my 2012 V8 380 -C -B (150hrs). Was at anchor for about 4 hours. Started engine then went to pull anchor and engine died. Tried to restart but engine would not hit. Waited a few minutes engine started but died again. Had to get towed to the Marina. Checked fuel filter/water ...

I have 2012 26SD. The two bolts that secure the flagpole holder on the port side keep loosening. I can barely hold the nut on the forward bolt through the vent grill. The one in the rear is not accessible. I have tried to gain access from the engine compartment but there is a board blocking the way ...

Glad to be a first time Cobalt owner. I have admired them for years. Bought her last October and gave our 1995 Bayliner Capri 2250 SS to one of our children. Just took the boat out Sunday for the first time.