Cobalt Boats 2000 User manual

COBALT
Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual

Owner’s Name
Address
City State Zip
Hm. Phone Wk Phone
Cobalt Model Model Year Hull Serial No.
Engine Engine Serial No.
Drive Drive serial No.
Dealership
Address
City State Zip
Main Phone Service Phone
Sales Contact Service Contact
Extended Warranty Contract No.
Marina/Storage
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City State Zip
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Dear New Cobalt Owner,
From all of us at the factory and from your Cobalt Dealer, thank you for purchasing a
Cobalt. We greatly appreciate your business and look forward to a long and enjoyable
relationship with you as part of the Cobalt family.
This manual is designed to help you maximize the enjoyment of your Cobalt boat, and
to acquaint you with proper operation, care, storage, and maintenance of your
investment.
Even if you’re a seasoned boater and have previously owned a Cobalt, I recommend you
take time to read through this Owner’s manual. As you read this manual, please
remember that “common sense” and “courtesy” are the most valuable traits you can
have to fully enjoy safe boating. It is also to your personal advantage to become well
acquainted with the rules and general “know how” of boating.
For service and for assistance contact your Cobalt dealer. The dealership staff will be
happy to answer questions concerning maintenance, warranty, or any other operational
questions you may have about your Cobalt.
All the best in boating,
Pack St. Clair, Chairman and C.E.O.
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EQUIPMENT AND GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Educational Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety Equipment and Boating Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Navigation Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Horn or Whistle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Lifesaving Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Additional Recommended Safety Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Navigation on Inland Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Navigation in Coastal and Intra-coastal Waters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
MARINE SAFETY STANDARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
We Wish You Safe and Happy Boating! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Vinyl Interior and Upholstery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Care and Cleaning of Vinyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Day-to-day soil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Special cleaning problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Step 1 cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Step 2 cleaners* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Step 3 cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Recommended Cleaning solutions for PreFixx-coated Nautolex vinyls . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Dark Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Leather Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
For Spots and Spills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
For Stubborn Spots and Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
For Butter, Oil or Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Do Not Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Vacuuming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Carpet Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Canvas Top Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Moisture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Dirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Chemicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Ultraviolet degradation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Saltwater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Fiberglass Finish Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Stainless Steel Trim and Hardware Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Preventive steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Rust / corrosion removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
BOAT OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Side Curtains & Stern Curtain - optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Erecting Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Camper Top - optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
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Bimini Top - optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
23LS/25LS/293 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Bow Tonneau Cover - optional(bowriders only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Cockpit Tonneau Cover - optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Mooring Covers - optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Stowage of the Canvas Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cobalt Canvas Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Care, cleaning and general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Sunbrella Fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Cleaning instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Other canvas components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Clear Vinyl “Isinglass”: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Zippers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Snap Fastener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Motor Box Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Ignition Safety Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Steering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Steering/Propeller Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Wandering/Fishtailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Boarding Ladders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Warning Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
High Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Maneuverability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Lifting Your Cobalt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Water Ski Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Ski Tower - Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Telescoping Anchor Light - optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Stereo System - optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Docking Lights - optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Trim Tabs - optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Basic operating techniques - To correct for a bow high attitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Single Battery Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Dual Battery and Switch - optional (standard on 292/293) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
TECHNICAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Engine Operation/Maintenance/Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
The Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Winterizing and Off-Season Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Hot Water Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Generator and Muffler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Toilet system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
In-line fuse components: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Lighting/Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
External Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Internal Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Instrument Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Cobalt Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
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WARRANTY PROCEDURE AND OWNER RESPONSIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Owner Responsibility/Warranty Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Before operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Warranty Service Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Extended Powertrain Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
If you sell your Cobalt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
TROUBLE SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Ignition Safety Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Starter won’t crank engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Engine runs erratically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Engine vibrates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Engine runs but boat makes little or no progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Performance loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Fuel Injection Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
MODEL 190 SPECIFIC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190.1
Layout and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190.1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190.2
Captain’s Chair Adjustment and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190.3
Fold Down Boarding Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190.3
Propellers - General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190.3
Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190.4
Pulling Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190.4
Propeller Application Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190.4
MODEL 206 SPECIFIC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206.1
Layout and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206.1
Captain’s Chair Adjustment and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206.2
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206.2
Telescoping Boarding Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206.3
Propellers - General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206.4
Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206.4
Pulling Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206.4
Propeller Application Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206.5
MODEL 226 SPECIFIC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226.1
Layout and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226.1
Captain’s Chair Adjustment and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226.2
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226.2
Telescoping Boarding Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226.3
Propellers - General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226.4
Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226.4
Pulling Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226.4
Propeller Application Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226.5
MODEL 227 SPECIFIC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227.1
Layout and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227.1
Captain’s Chair Adjustment and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227.2
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227.2
Telescoping Boarding Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227.3
Propellers - General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227.4
Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227.4
Pulling Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227.4
Propeller Application Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227.5
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MODEL 232 SPECIFIC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232.1
Layout and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232.1
Captain’s Chair Adjustment and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232.2
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232.2
Telescoping Anchor Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232.3
Fold Down Boarding Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232.4
Propellers - General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232.4
Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232.4
Pulling Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232.5
Propeller Application Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232.5
MODEL 246 SPECIFIC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246.1
Layout and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246.1
Captain’s Chair Adjustment and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246.2
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246.2
Telescoping Boarding Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246.3
Head Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246.4
Propellers - General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246.4
Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246.4
Pulling Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246.4
Propeller Application Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246.5
MODEL 252 SPECIFIC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252.1
Layout and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252.1
Captain’s Chair Adjustment and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252.2
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252.2
Telescoping Anchor Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252.3
Fold Down Boarding Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252.4
Head Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252.4
Propellers - General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252.4
Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252.4
Pulling Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252.5
Propeller Application Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252.5
MODEL 253 SPECIFIC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253.1
Layout and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253.1
Cuddy Cabin Access Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253.2
Captain’s Chair Adjustment and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253.2
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253.2
Telescoping Anchor Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253.3
Fold Down Boarding Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253.4
Deck Hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253.4
Propellers - General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253.4
Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253.5
Pulling Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253.5
Propeller Application Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253.5
MODEL 262 SPECIFIC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262.1
Layout and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262.1
Captain’s Chair Adjustment and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262.2
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262.2
Telescoping Boarding Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262.3
Head Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262.4
Ski Tow Pylon - Removable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262.4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262.4
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262.4
Arch w/Sunshade – Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262.4
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Motor Box Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262.5
Propellers - General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262.5
Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262.5
Pulling Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262.6
Propeller Application Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262.6
MODEL 272 SPECIFIC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272.1
Layout and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272.1
Captain’s Chair Adjustment and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272.2
Side Seat Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272.2
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272.2
Electric Swim Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272.4
Fold Down Boarding Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272.4
Propellers - General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272.4
Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272.4
Pulling Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272.5
Propeller Application Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272.5
MODEL 292 SPECIFIC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.1
Layout and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.1
Captain’s Chair Adjustment and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.2
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.2
Telescoping Boarding Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.4
Head Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.4
Refrigerator - optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.4
Battery switches Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.4
Single Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.4
Twin Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.4
Emergency start: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.5
Extended Storage: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.5
Shore Power - Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.5
Shore Power Distribution Panel - Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.5
General function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.5
Normal operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.6
Inverter/Charger - Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.6
Battery combiner operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.6
Emergency starting: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.6
Disabling pathmaker: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.6
Battery Charger and Isolator - optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.7
Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.7
FreshWater Level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.7
Waste Tank Level Indicator - optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.7
Freshwater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.7
Waste Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.7
Air Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.8
Windlass - Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.8
Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) System - optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.8
Propellers - General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.8
Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.9
Pulling Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.9
Propeller Application Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292.9
MODEL 293 SPECIFIC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.1
Layout and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.1
Captain’s Chair Adjustment and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.2
Cuddy Cabin Access Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.2
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.2
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Telescoping Boarding Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.3
Deck Hatches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.4
Head Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.4
Refrigerator - optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.4
Battery Switches Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.4
Emergency start: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.5
Extended Storage: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.5
Shore Power - optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.5
Shore Power Distribution Panel - optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.6
General function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.6
Normal operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.6
Using only “shore 1” power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.6
Generator - optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.7
Inverter/Charger - optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.7
Battery combiner operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.8
Emergency starting: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.8
Disabling pathmaker: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.8
Stove - optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.8
Shower Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.8
Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.8
Water Level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.9
Freshwater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.9
Waste Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.9
Hot Water Tank - optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.9
Air Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.9
Battery Charger and Isolator - optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.9
Windlass - Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.10
Air-Conditioning - Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.10
Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) System - optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.10
Propellers - General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.11
Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.11
Pulling Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.11
Propeller Application Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.12
MODEL 23LS/25LS SPECIFIC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LS.1
Layout and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LS.1
Captain’s Chair Adjustment and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LS.2
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LS.2
Boarding Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LS.3
Head Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LS.3
Refrigerator - 25LS only - optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LS.4
Fresh Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LS.4
Propellers - General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LS.4
Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LS.4
Pulling Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LS.4
Propeller Application Chart - 23LS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LS.5
Propeller Application Chart - 25LS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LS.6
SERVICE LOG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Most boaters can enhance their enjoyment of boating experiences through increased
knowledge of safe operation, navigation, and regulation of pleasure boats. The U.S.
Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadron, and The American Red Cross offer
courses covering a wide range of boating knowledge and skills, Water Safety, First Aid,
and CPR. Cobalt encourages your participation in these programs.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND BOATING REGULATIONS
The Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 (FBSA/71) established minimum safety standards
for boats and associated equipment, specified by the U.S. Coast Guard. In addition, the
National Marine Manufacturers Association and the American Boat and Yacht Council
work with boat builders to develop voluntary standards that exceed base requirements.
The safety equipment on your Cobalt meets or exceeds the standards of the U.S. Coast
Guard, N.M.M.A., and the A.B.Y.C.
NAVIGATION LIGHTS
All power boats underway between sunset and sunrise must display proper navigation
lights. All boats at anchor must display a proper anchor light. Anchor light must be
visible 360 degrees. Some canvas options may inhibit this function and should not be
used in conjunction with the Anchor light operation.
HORN OR WHISTLE
All boats over 16 feet in length must be equipped with an operable horn or whistle,
audible from one mile.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
All inboard / outboard boats must carry an appropriate portable fire extinguisher in
operable condition and accessible location.
LIFESAVING DEVICES
All boats must carry one U.S. Coast Guard approved type 1, 2, or 3, wearable, personal
flotation device, of the proper size, for each person on board.
All boats over 16 feet in length must carry one U.S. Coast Guard approved type 4
throwable lifesaving device, such as a ring buoy or buoyant cushion.
To meet requirements, each lifesaving device must have a currently legible U.S. Coast
Guard approval stamp permanently affixed.
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ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED SAFETY EQUIPMENT
In spite of all efforts to the contrary, problems or mishaps sometimes occur while
boating. The items listed below should help make unexpected events more manageable:
•Anchor and anchor line
•Compass
•Area charts
•First aid kit
•Distress signals ( flag for daylight, flares for darkness )
•Flashlight and spare batteries
•Portable radio
•Tool kit
NAVIGATION ON INLAND LAKES
Boats operating on inland lakes may be required to comply with local City, County,
State, and Federal regulations concerning equipment, navigation, and environmental
issues. These regulations vary considerably with locale. Contact your dealer, local
marinas, or the State Boating Law Administrator for specific local information.
NAVIGATION IN COASTAL AND INTRA-COASTAL WATERS
The U.S. Coast Guard has primary responsibility for regulation of these waters. State
and Local authorities may also regulate boating activities. Operation in these waters
may require knowledge of the International Rules of the Road, Aids to Navigation,
Inland Rules, and/or local regulations. Contact your dealer or the local Coast Guard
office for specific information.
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The American Boat and Yacht Council, Inc. is an independent organization dedicated to
developing and maintaining the highest level of marine equipment safety standards for
U.S. boat manufacturers. Working closely with the U.S. Coast Guard and other
authorities, the A.B.Y.C. reviews marine equipment and systems, including electrical
systems, ventilation, steering, flotation, load capacity, fuel systems, and others that may
have impact on your safety.
The National Marine Manufacturers Association is an independent organization involved
in a wide range of activities aimed toward the promotion and improvement of all aspects
of boating. Members include manufacturers of boats, engines, and marine equipment of
all types.
One division of the N.M.M.A. provides an inspection and certification program to
members. Inspections are performed to the rigid and detailed standards of the A.B.Y.C.
and certification requires compliance with all applicable standards and
recommendations.
Every Cobalt is built to meet or exceed all applicable standards of these organizations at
the time of manufacture. Each model is inspected and certified prior to introduction,
and periodic inspections of the entire model line are conducted in-plant to insure
continued compliance.
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VINYL INTERIOR AND UPHOLSTERY CARE
The vinyl fabric in your Cobalt’s interior has been especially selected to take the tough
punishment of the elements and hard usage of an active boater. Avoid sharp objects that
may cut or tear your vinyl.
The vinyl in your Cobalt has been coated with PreFixx protective finish. It’s designed
to be cleaned easily, over and over, without showing signs of wear. With PreFixx
protection, it is possible to remove stains that could never be removed before. There are
three families of sunscreen ingredients which may contribute to the staining of the vinyl
in your Cobalt.
•Aminobenzoic acids - e.g. PABA
• Hydroxy benzophenones - e.g. Oxybenzone
• P-methoxycinnamic acid - e.g. Octyl methoxycinnamate
This list should not be considered inclusive, although it does represent a large selection
of sunscreens which are known to stain vinyls, even treated with PreFixx. In actuality,
almost any sunscreen with a high percentage - two percent or above - of active
ingredients is a potential stainer.
Special care should be taken to prevent dark colored rubber products or Sunbrella™
canvas from coming in contact with the vinyl upholstery.
Vinyl staining from suntan lotions is not covered by the vinyl manufacturer or Cobalt
warranties.
CARE AND CLEANING OF VINYL
DAY-TO-DAY SOIL
Remove ordinary dirt and smudges with a mild soap and warm water solution. Dry with
a soft, lint-free cloth or towel. For more difficult stains, use of a stronger detergent is
recommended; provided the detergent manufacturer’s instructions are followed closely.
SPECIAL CLEANING PROBLEMS
The following steps are recommended to clean stains on PreFixx-protected vinyl
upholstery. Many difficult stains can be removed when these cleaning agents are used in
the following order.
STEP 1 CLEANERS
•Formula 409™, Fantastik™.
•Clorox™ Soft Scrub® with bleach.
• Household cleaners and bleaches. Rinse cleansed area with fresh water and dry with
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STEP 2 CLEANERS*
Solvent-type cleaner to be liberally applied with a cloth, damp sponge or fine bristle
brush.
•Rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol).
• Lighter fluid (naphtha). Rinse cleansed area with fresh water and dry with a clean
cloth.
STEP 3 CLEANERS
Strong, active cleaners to be applied with a soft cloth or damp sponge. Use no more
than six rubs; if stain persists, contact manufacturer. Dry with another cloth, then rinse
with clear water and dry.
• Nail polish remover (acetone/water)
It is extremely important to clean the stained area as quickly as possible, making sure the
recommended cleaning steps are followed in order.
RECOMMENDED CLEANING SOLUTIONS
FOR PREFIXX-COATED NAUTOLEX VINYLS
STAINING AGENT CLEANING STEP
Spray paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 2 - 3
Ballpoint pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 2 - 3
Lipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 2 - 3
Yellow mustard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 2 - 3
Bird droppings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 2 - 3
Crayons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 2
Eye shadow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 2
Oily spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 2
Petroleum Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 2
Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Te a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Hair oil tonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Blood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Urine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Grape juice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Olive oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Chocolate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Ketchup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Baby oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE USED ONLY
IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS. AVOID OPEN FLAME OR SPARK.
DARK STORAGE AREAS
Often, when a boat is stored completely covered or in a dark building, the vinyl will
darken or become “dingy” looking. If this happens, simply place the boat in direct
sunlight for a few hours and the vinyl will brighten up.
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LEATHER CARE
FOR SPOTS AND SPILLS
Wipe up excess liquid immediately with a clean absorbent cloth or sponge. If necessary,
use clean luke warm water only and let air dry naturally. If water is used, clean the
entire area where the spot occurred. An example would be the entire seat cushion or
entire arm. Do not dry wet areas with hair dryers, etc.
FOR STUBBORN SPOTS AND STAINS
Use a mild non-detergent cleaner such as a bar of Ivory soap or Amway L.O.C.. Apply
the soap to a clean wet sponge, wash, then rinse well. Let air dry naturally.
FOR BUTTER, OIL OR GREASE
Wipe excess butter, oil or grease off the leather with a clean dry cloth, then leave it
alone as the spot should dissipate into the leather in a short period of time. Do not apply
water or try to wash a butter, oil or grease spot.
DO NOT USE
Saddle Soap, cleaning solvents, furniture polish, oils, varnish, abrasive cleaners, soaps
or ammonia water.
1) These are recommended or suggested methods of cleaning, but the manufacturer is not
responsible for damage incurred while cleaning. 2) Always try the cleaning method in a hidden area first to test
the results.
VACUUMING
A very effective and easy way to keep your interior ship shape is giving it a good
vacuuming. The vacuum cleaner allows you to reach in tight areas such as under the
bow, and other storage areas. It’s also a great way to clean up any debris in the bilge
area.
CARPET CARE
The carpet in your Cobalt is made of the finest materials available. Scrubbing with
soapy water will handle most tough jobs. A simple hosing for mild cleanups will bring
out that new look. Thoroughly air dry before reinstallation into your boat. Your dealer
can suggest methods of cleaning difficult stains in your carpet.
CANVAS TOP CARE
Boat canvas, in most cases, is subjected to more severe punishment than any other type
of canvas or fabric item. Moisture, dirt, heat, ultraviolet rays, salt water, and chemicals
from industrial fallout are all factors anxious to destroy your boat canvas. These
elements can do serious damage if left unchecked.
Following are some ways to slow the destructive process of canvas:
MOISTURE
Moisture can cause shrinkage, mold, and mildew. The best method of prevention is to
allow all canvas items to dry thoroughly while installed on the boat. Shrinkage can
occur anytime an article is allowed to dry while loose. Most shrinkage will occur the
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first few months after initial installation. When canvas items are erected on the boat and
properly adjusted, shrinkage will only occur in areas of looseness. Mold and mildew can
be avoided by keeping the canvas clean and well ventilated.
DIRT
Dirt can create a starting point for mold when moisture is present. Cleaning periodically
with a mild detergent and water while unit is erected on the boat will extend the canvas
life and provide a better appearance. Cleaning can be accomplished with a sponge, soft
scrub brush or by using one of the serve-yourself car washes. The unit should always be
erected fully and adjusted to a tight, smooth appearance before washing. Allow unit to
air dry thoroughly before removing.
CHEMICALS
Chemicals from industrial fallout can cause decay of vinyls and fabrics if allowed to
accumulate. There are many different types of chemicals involved. Keeping your canvas
clean and covered is the best answer to prevent decay from chemical fallout.
Do not use polyethylene bags or tubes for stowage of canvas.
ULTRAVIOLET DEGRADATION
Most synthetic fabrics or nylon parts today are U.V.R. treated to resist ultraviolet effects.
The best protection, however, is to avoid long periods of stowage in areas subject to
direct sunlight.
SALTWATER
Corrosive effects of saltwater, as well as chemicals from industrial fallout, can corrode
brass or aluminum fittings or fasteners. Your canvas has snap fasteners made of chrome
plated brass and stainless steel. These can be protected by keeping them clean and
occasionally lubricating them with petroleum jelly.
SUMMARY
Things you can do to protect your canvas items for extended years of enjoyment are:
1. Keep it clean. DO NOT use harsh cleaners.
2. Side curtains and the rear window demand extra care to prevent scratching. Ideally,
they should be washed with clear water, preferably hosed off, wiping them with
your hand at the same time. Do not attempt to use a cloth or chamois skin. Any dirt
or grit in the cloth may result in scratches. Clear water and using your (clean) hand
is the safest way. When storing canvas with windows or side curtains, they should
be rolled rather than folded to prevent kinking and cracking.
3. Be sure that the top is completely dry before stowing.
4. Keep unit well ventilated when stowed. NO POLY BAGS.
5. Keep fasteners clean and lubricated.
The materials used to produce your boat top and curtains are the best obtainable.
Reasonable care will assure them of a long life and many years of service.
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For storage, we recommend an optional mooring cover of 100% SharkSkin™polyester. Do not
use convertible tops, side curtains, aft curtains, tonneau covers, etc. for long term storage. These tops were not
designed for long term storage and do not provide good protection for your boat. Adequate ventilation is not
possible and mold/mildew will form. For more information on appropriate covering for long term storage, please
see your Cobalt Dealer.
FIBERGLASS FINISH CARE
The finish on your Cobalt is known as gelcoat. The gelcoat used by Cobalt is the finest
available on the market today. With all its properties, it is not impervious to the
elements and many types of water conditions.
The best way of taking care of your gelcoat finish is with prevention and proper care.
A multi-purpose boat soap* should be used to clean exterior fiberglass/gelcoated
surfaces on your Cobalt after each use. This product, depending upon the ratio mixed,
is designed to clean anything from dirty hull and decks to greasy engines. Always rinse
and wipe off the finish with a damp towel or chamois.
A fiberglass restorer/wax* should be used to remove heavy oxidation, characterized by
chalky/faded surface as well as rust and exhaust stains. This product will not only
remove the oxidation but also leaves a wax protection on the cleaned surface in one easy
application.
Paste wax* will help retard the UV light damage. We suggest three coats be applied at
the end or the beginning of the season, depending on the type of winter boat storage
(covered, enclosed storage facility), and again mid-season.
To extend the life of your gelcoat finish, Cobalt recommends the use of marine canvas
duck mooring covers totally covering the top deck of the boat for maximum protection.
Additionally, if your boat is to be stored where the sun is constantly on the side or
transom of the boat, you should consider having some custom skirting made to
compliment the mooring cover. Tonneau covers, although supply adequate short term
protection to the interior, will not protect the gelcoat finish. Please check with your
Cobalt dealer for further information on this subject.
*3M carries a complete line of fiberglass care products
STAINLESS STEEL TRIM AND HARDWARE CARE
Cobalt engineers strive to insure the brightwork and hardware on your boat is made of
the highest finish quality materials available within the design/function envelope.
Continuing research identifies, tests, and evaluates new materials and products as they
become available. Upgrades are made when added value to the customer is proven.
“Stainless steel” is actually a grouping of steel alloys that employ base materials such as
nickel, chromium, and molybdenum in varying portions. Each blend possesses different
characteristics in terms of strength, durability, finish quality, and rust and corrosion
resistance. These materials are used to produce parts that are cosmetically superior to
regular carbon steel, are rust and corrosion resistant, yet retain favorable physical
properties for functional uses. Cobalt utilizes the highest finish quality material
appropriate to the exacting structural requirements of each application.
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Stainless steel, though highly resistant, is still capable of rusting, particularly in the
marine environment. Initial signs of rust and corrosion, left untreated, may result in
pitting and permanent damage to components. The following steps will help protect
against such occurrence:
PREVENTIVE STEPS
1. Clean and wax metal brightwork twice yearly and prior to extended storage. In
saltwater or other harsh environments, more often as needed. Many metal polish /
cleaners are commercially available that contain wax for one-step convenience.
2. Rinse with fresh water and wipe dry with towel or chamois after each use.
RUST / CORROSION REMOVAL
1. Remove rust or corrosion promptly using a good metal cleaner / polish. Delay may
contribute to permanent finish damage.
2. Apply metal or automotive wax after cleaning for additional protection.
3. Do not use steel wool or other coarse abrasives.
4. Do not clean with acids or bleach.
5. Should you have reason to replace hardware or fasteners, be certain that
replacements are correct materials. Consult your dealer for further information.
6. Use of a good “breathable” storage cover will provide additional protection.
THESE SOLVENTS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. EXERCISE PROPER CARE IN
CLEANING AND NOTIFY PERSONNEL IN AREA OF DANGER. WEAR RUBBER GLOVES DURING ALL
CLEANING ACTIVITY. USE CAUTION IN CLEANING AROUND STITCHING AND WOODEN OR OTHER
DECORATIVE TRIM, SINCE THESE SOLVENTS COULD SERIOUSLY DAMAGE SUCH AREAS.
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