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"bought in 2015"

9 years is a long time for a bellows. At minimum, have it inspected for drying, cracking, leaks.

Is the gimbal the greaseable type? If so, was it greased periodically? That, too, should be inspected for noise and looseness.

If you replace one, replace both. And the shifter ...

Thanks everyone for the input! I reached out the guy, impeller and gear oil was done recently, same as engine oil. However; bellows and gimbal have never been done to his knowledge. He is 2nd owner bought in 2015. Would this be any cause for concerns?

https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2005-cobalt-246-9675637/

New member here, was hoping to get some opinions on this. Not new to boats but new to Cobalt, I understand that they are basically 2nd to none in freshwater family boating, therefore they usually command a higher price then the other brands ...