Cobalt Boats Forum

My service guy said to run the bellows until it leaks. He thought I was nuts when I suggested replacing it on Volvo’s schedule.

A 26’ hull moved 2” changes the weight distribution 0.6%. I don’t think you’d notice any difference at all. Leaving a cooler full of ice in the bow would make a bigger difference. Worst case, the axles on most trailers can be moved a couple inches to offset the change. If you don’t mind spending ...

Yeah...manual says anything over 5000# towed or 500# tongue weight requires a WDH so I will do that. I am only going a short way but prefer to go with the specs.



Just be aware that some trailer manufacturers specifically say to NOT use weight distributing hitches. My trailer (Venture) would ...

The effort to install a black-water tank would be significant. Very. If you are serious about wanting the upgraded head, I think finding a boat that is already equipped that way would be much wiser.

I finished mounting the sensor today, and everything is working great!

The R7 has plenty of room for mounting. The bilge vent, and a couple of drain lines needed to be pulled to the side, but all it took was cutting one zip tie and adding a couple others.

I didn’t use a ball stud on the tiller ...

Often, you can get these connectors with pigtails so you don't have to buy separate pins and use a crimper.
www.amazon.com/54200206-54200210-54200409-54200413-Connector/dp/B0CZLKWMSH?th=1


Yup. I opted for “get it by tomorrow” and I already have crimpers. 😜 I do like to avoid splices where I can ...

I just started a DIY rudder indicator project, and though some others might find my learnings useful.

The position sensor that Volvo packages with their kits is made by VDO in Switzerland. Just search for “VDO Marine Single Station Rudder Angle Sensor” and you’ll see that they are readily available ...

Thanks! “Demon WP” sounds friendly!

The Amazon link appears to be broken or expired. Can somebody post the name of the recommended product? Thanks!

Beautiful 25SC, Santanig5. We were looking hard for one just like that, but an R7 fell in our lap, and we couldn’t say no.

AsLan7 wrote: Mon May 15, 2023 8:02 pm I like that blue bump out line near the stern.

(It’s a swim deck. )

If you were buying a Sea Ray, I’d be more inclined to say yes, get a Brunswick warranty.

I think of it this way; does the warranty company have anything to gain by making you happy? (Like customer loyalty?) Or is it in their best interest to take your money and do whatever they can to keep it ...

JimC wrote: Sun Nov 05, 2023 7:45 am Love the boot stripe!

Thank you! You have a lovely craft, too!

FirstStar wrote: Fri Nov 03, 2023 9:06 pm R5 came with 70'

Thanks. I don’t imagine there’s any reason it wouldn’t be the same for the R7.

When Cobalt outfits a boat (R7, in our case) with the all chain windlass, how long is the chain they include? I can’t seem to find that info anywhere, and I’d rather not measure it myself.