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Insane. That's like California pricing (ask me how I know).

jhnmdahl wrote: Tue May 12, 2026 1:42 pm I'd also look at electric over hydraulic brakes on the trailer (too heavy for surge brakes, in my opinion) and a good brake controller for comfortable towing.

+1

EOH brakes are game-changing.

milkerson10 wrote: Thu May 14, 2026 6:31 pm I did a whole install on my 2012 A28 last year with the
743 garmin glass dash

If you need any help just text or call me 417-288-8346, can send you some pictures also

Can you post some pics here? I would love to see that.

I bet Technografix could easily build a custom dash panel for you to fit whatever unit you choose (they were the OEM panel supplier, IIRC).

Interesting update from the Malibalt CEO:



- Mark

Here's my thread on doing it:

https://www.cobaltchat.com/viewtopic.ph ... 39#p113039

Nice! That came out great!

Did you have Samson install it for you? They are great people and I really enjoyed working with them.

So I actually did send my A25 gauges in to GaugeSaver about 2 months ago because the LCDs are fading. GaugeSavers said that the actual LCD panels are fine but the driver ICs are dying and they can't fix that. They adjusted the contrast a bit, didn't charge me, and shipped 'em back to me.

I wouldn't ...

Kate wrote: Sat May 31, 2025 6:54 am "Someone here should get a set and report back to the group."

I nominate A7. Then he'll have to buy a boat.

Looks like they are finally (almost) available for boats like ours.

https://www.sharrowmarine.com/store/p/sharrow-cx-1

Only $9K!

Someone here should get a set and report back to the group.

That is not a light boat. You want brakes on all trailer axles, IMHO.

While you are there... if you have a Volvo (assuming so, because of others' comments) you should check your fuel pump as well. I ran low water once time in a few years, and I picked up little bits of sand into my VP fuel pump, causing a major restriction in the cooling lines, and causing the usual ...

I've had really bad luck with non-OEM impellers. Make sure the shop is using OEM.

I recently reached out to Commercial Sewing to discuss the mooring cover. These are great covers. High quality. Anyhow I asked them if it was Ok to trailer with the cover on. They responded that they are designed to be trailered. Was getting a lot of mixed answers on this one via the web. Anyhow ...

blkbeast wrote: Fri Apr 18, 2025 7:00 pm Nope. They charge $500 more per month if your boat has a tower. They don't care if it is folded down or not.

Lame.