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Re: INPUT NEEDED! 2006 Cobalt 226
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 7:54 pm
by 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
Re: INPUT NEEDED! 2006 Cobalt 226
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 7:56 pm
by 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.
Re: INPUT NEEDED! 2006 Cobalt 226
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:04 pm
by 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
Re: INPUT NEEDED! 2006 Cobalt 226
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:12 pm
by 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
Re: INPUT NEEDED! 2006 Cobalt 226
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:16 pm
by ocurtis
Ok let's try this
Re: INPUT NEEDED! 2006 Cobalt 226
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:20 pm
by 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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Re: INPUT NEEDED! 2006 Cobalt 226
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:22 pm
by 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.
Re: INPUT NEEDED! 2006 Cobalt 226
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:22 pm
by 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.
Re: INPUT NEEDED! 2006 Cobalt 226
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:29 pm
by ocurtis
Big Block Power wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:22 pm
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!
Re: INPUT NEEDED! 2006 Cobalt 226
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:29 pm
by ocurtis
BigGib wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:22 pm
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!
Re: INPUT NEEDED! 2006 Cobalt 226
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:01 pm
by Big Block Power
ocurtis wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:29 pm
Big Block Power wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:22 pm
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.
Re: INPUT NEEDED! 2006 Cobalt 226
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:05 pm
by akorcovelos
Best color combo!
Re: INPUT NEEDED! 2006 Cobalt 226
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:10 pm
by Big Block Power
akorcovelos wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:05 pm
Best color combo!
Black and white? Yes
Re: INPUT NEEDED! 2006 Cobalt 226
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:13 pm
by akorcovelos
Big Block Power wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:10 pm
akorcovelos wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:05 pm
Best color combo!
Black and white? Yes
Time to get a color screen on that flip phone!
Re: INPUT NEEDED! 2006 Cobalt 226
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:16 pm
by Big Block Power
akorcovelos wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:13 pm
Big Block Power wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:10 pm
akorcovelos wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:05 pm
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.
