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1st Time Boat Owner, had to be a Cobalt
Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 11:34 am
by PeteD7
Just purchased my first boat, 2001 Cobalt 226 bowrider. I always rented or used friends/ family boat so I have some experience. Picking it up this weekend. I can't wait! It's in great shape, Mercruiser 350 MAG w/450 hrs, needs a little cleaning, but other than that, it is just what I wanted. Just checking out the forum, some awesome information. Any suggestions or advice is welcomed!
Re: 1st Time Boat Owner, had to be a Cobalt
Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 11:42 am
by akorcovelos
Welcome aboard! She should scoot with a 350 mag. Bravo 1 or 3? Forum rules say pics or it didn’t happen!
Re: 1st Time Boat Owner, had to be a Cobalt
Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 11:49 am
by AsLan7
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Hey PD7. Welcome to the CobaltChat forum. So glad you found us!
Sounds like you got a great machine there my friend with a tried and true 350. Where and how will you be using her? Any pics? We can help with suggestions after viewing. I'm guessing stainless cup holders will be your first upgrade being that it's a 2001. How's the trailer?
Again, welcome aboard mate!
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Re: 1st Time Boat Owner, had to be a Cobalt
Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 12:16 pm
by PeteD7
Re: 1st Time Boat Owner, had to be a Cobalt
Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 12:19 pm
by PeteD7
akorcovelos wrote: Wed Jul 22, 2020 11:42 am
Welcome aboard! She should scoot with a 350 mag. Bravo 1 or 3? Forum rules say pics or it didn’t happen!
Still learning! Not sure if it's a Bravo I or III. What would be the differences? I was able to post a photo though! Thanks
Re: 1st Time Boat Owner, had to be a Cobalt
Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 12:23 pm
by PeteD7
PeteD7 wrote: Wed Jul 22, 2020 12:19 pm
akorcovelos wrote: Wed Jul 22, 2020 11:42 am
Welcome aboard! She should scoot with a 350 mag. Bravo 1 or 3? Forum rules say pics or it didn’t happen!
Still learning! Not sure if it's a Bravo I or III. What would be the differences? I was able to post a photo though! Thanks
So after a quick Google search I found out the difference. It has a Bravo III
Re: 1st Time Boat Owner, had to be a Cobalt
Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 12:25 pm
by AsLan7
With your 350 mag engine, if your outdrive has two counter-rotating props it’s a Bravo 3 Outdrive.They are great for holeshot at the expense of losing a little top end speed.
Now let’s get some stainless docking lights! Any interior or engine pics?
Re: 1st Time Boat Owner, had to be a Cobalt
Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 12:28 pm
by PeteD7
AsLan7 wrote: Wed Jul 22, 2020 11:49 am
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Hey PD7. Welcome to the CobaltChat forum. So glad you found us!
Sounds like you got a great machine there my friend with a tried and true 350. Where and how will you be using her? Any pics? We can help with suggestions after viewing. I'm guessing stainless cup holders will be your first upgrade being that it's a 2001. How's the trailer?
Again, welcome aboard mate!
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Thank you! I will be using her mostly in lakes in NH and Maine but will occasionally go to the ocean, inshore. The trailer is in good shape, a little rot on the bottom of the bunks that I will replace next year. Took her out for a sea trial on Tuesday and she ran beautifully. Can't wait to get her home!
Re: 1st Time Boat Owner, had to be a Cobalt
Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 12:31 pm
by PeteD7
AsLan7 wrote: Wed Jul 22, 2020 12:25 pm
With your 350 mag engine, if your outdrive has two counter-rotating props it’s a Bravo 3 Outdrive.They are great for holeshot at the expense of losing a little top end speed.
Now let’s get some stainless docking lights! Any interior or engine pics?
Great call on the docking lights! The dealer actually took all his photos off the site when I gave him my deposit and I didn't get any interior/ motor photos yet. I will post when I pick it up. Any suggestions on where to get parts and accessories? Thanks!
Re: 1st Time Boat Owner, had to be a Cobalt
Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2020 9:01 am
by Dudley67
Welcome fellow 226 owner!
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Re: 1st Time Boat Owner, had to be a Cobalt
Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2020 10:21 am
by PeteD7
Dudley67 wrote: Thu Jul 23, 2020 9:01 am
Welcome fellow 226 owner!
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Thank you! Nice looking 226! The matching trailer is really sharp. I can't wait to get mine home this weekend and get it cleaned up.
Re: 1st Time Boat Owner, had to be a Cobalt
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2020 5:36 am
by Krob1114
Hey Pete. Belated welcome.
Nice boat.