INPUT NEEDED! 2006 Cobalt 226

[BigGib]

Yes check the drive for chalkiness, more than likely it will need a drive shower as the older B3's ran hot. An Alpha or Bravo 1 would be more common on a boat that size, surprised it has a B3

[BigGib]

https://www.driveshowers.com/

It pulls lake water to cool the top part of your drive that isn't in the water when you are up on plane.

[ocurtis]

If I could figure out how to upload a picture from my phone I would show, but yes it appears to have chaulk on the upper drive. Thanks for the info, I'll check into shower.

Anything else to look for? He claims he just did an oil change but still good advice to do the filters, impeller, etc

[Big Block Power]

I'm sure 30 will be a good speed for that boat. Maybe some former 190 goat owners will reply? The good thing is that price will be there in a year or 2 also. Great starter boat. The binimi is a pain.
Yes change everything you can get your hands on.

Pictures. Click attachments then click add file and so on

[ocurtis]

Ok let's try this

[AsLan7]

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Thanks for the pics....and like the others mentioned get the Simrek drive shower. Easy to install and your B3 drive will run cooler.

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[Big Block Power]

Was that just listed in the Seattle CL? Is not listed anymore. I saw it yesterday. Nice looking boat.
Was the convertible top in the engine area? Top speed might be about 52ish
That's a b3 drive.

[BigGib]

Looks pretty clean for the money!

I've never enjoyed pulling a single axle trailer, so if you plan on doing a good amount of towing, just know it may walk around on you a little bit. I'd check the brakes and bearings on the trailer. Make a test drive a contingency of the sale, don't just trust it running good on the hose.

[ocurtis]

Was that just listed in the Seattle CL? Is not listed anymore. I saw it yesterday. Nice looking boat.
Was the convertible top in the engine area? Top speed might be about 52ish
That's a b3 drive.

No, San Diego CL - took me a while to get ahold of the guy but I jumped on it!

[ocurtis]

Looks pretty clean for the money!

I've never enjoyed pulling a single axle trailer, so if you plan on doing a good amount of towing, just know it may walk around on you a little bit. I'd check the brakes and bearings on the trailer. Make a test drive a contingency of the sale, don't just trust it running good on the hose.

I may put a second axle under it. I am towing with a 2019 Cummins so should be able to handle the weight haha!

[Big Block Power]

Was that just listed in the Seattle CL? Is not listed anymore. I saw it yesterday. Nice looking boat.
Was the convertible top in the engine area? Top speed might be about 52ish
That's a b3 drive.

No, San Diego CL - took me a while to get ahold of the guy but I jumped on it!

I'm sure it's the same boat. Why waste time putting another axle under it. Just use it. But yes do the bearings. Make sure that transom is strapped down when towing it. I didn't look at the bow.

[akorcovelos]

Best color combo!

[Big Block Power]

Best color combo!

Black and white? Yes

[akorcovelos]

Best color combo!

Black and white? Yes

Time to get a color screen on that flip phone!

[Big Block Power]

Best color combo!

Black and white? Yes

Time to get a color screen on that flip phone!

What I thought you were asking what the best color was. I just answered you.