Cobalt Boats Forum

You could try looking on ebay or FM Marketplace for the board that goes in the seat, that your last boat has. I know what you're describing, and I thought all 232 / 242 boats had those boards that fit into the mesh sling, on the port side of the engine bay.

Upgraded from the Sealux flag pole kit, and it's an improvement for certain.
A little background. Our '14 242 didn't come from the factory with a flag pole mount on the port side, like a lot of the Cobalts do. Flying Old Glory is important to me and my family, and I've always flown the American flag ...

Welcome, and congrats on a great boat!
Yes, the amount of storage in this platform is something we noticed before our purchase as well. It is a crazy amount of space, yet my family has found a way to use it up.

Based off of my experience with the same engine... I'd say it's fuel related as well. This engine seems to be very picky about fuel flow. I would do as stated above, and change the fuel filter (water separator) and change the spark plugs for good measure. Together, those things are about $100, and ...

We purchased a good used truck for my daughter to drive to school and work. She wanted a truck, and my only stipulations were a 1997 or newer (for dual airbags) and that it was capable of pulling the boat when needed. This would be when going to or coming home from camping trips. My truck pulls the ...

Hi ladies and gents.
A buddy and I (he is also on this forum) are taking our annual friends vacation in a week or so. We usually go to Grand Lake O-the Cherokees in OK, but this year we decided to go to a different lake, and are visiting Table Rock this year instead. We're very excited to explore ...

Good point.

^ What he said.

Ever since we purchased this '14 242, I've always wondered why the drain plug for the cooler seemed to be an extreme afterthought. The area where the plug should have been (we never received an actual plug, but there was a threaded hole where a plug should be) never seemed very sturdy or of a ...

That's a picture of the brake caliper (which is a good thing, that means disc brakes, which are better in most cases). That picture doesn't show the hub, which is where the wheel studs are. The actual hub may or may not be a serviceable hub. The picture below is what my current, and last boat ...

Hi Ryanr. Welcome.
I can't help with most of your questions, but can with the 12v connection to replace the traditional cigarette lighter.
I installed this in our Cobalt a couple of years ago, and liked it so much, I purchased another one to install into my daughters' truck.

Very nice!
Look at that red stripe shine!

I think your best bet is going to be giving a few upholstery shops in your area a call, or swing a seat or something by. They would have access to all kinds of brands and colors, that may not be the same brand vinyl your boat came with, but they may be able to match very closely. I've had pretty ...

Post up a picture of your hubs is you can. Most hubs on trailers I've seen around here lately (and on my last 2 boat trailers) are non-serviceable bearings. I don't love that idea, but it is what it is. The "grease" in them is like oil, until it builds up heat, then turns a bit thicker, I guess ...

kas232ca wrote: Thu Jun 12, 2025 2:35 pm Good looking truck!

Thank you. My daughter sure loves it, and I've always like the looks of the OBS - GMT400 body style as well.