Cobalt Boats OUTBOARDS Series User manual

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Outboards Owner’s Manual
FUEL SYSTEMS
Boats manufactured for use in California for
model year 2018 and after meet the California
EVAP Emissions regulation for spark-ignition
marine watercraft. Boats meeting this
requirement will have a label affixed near the
helm.
The fuel system in this boat complies with U.S.
EPA mandated evaporative emission standards
at time of manufacture using certified
components.
AWARNING
Operating, servicing and maintaining
a recreational marine vessel can
expose you to chemicals including
engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid breathing
exhaust, service your vessel in a
well-ventilated area and wear gloves
or wash your hands frequently when
servicing this vessel. For more
information go to:
www.P65warnings.ca.gov/marine.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Outboards Owner’s Manual
FUEL SYSTEMS............................................................................................i
GENERAL INFORMATION
WELCOME................................................................................................. 1-1
CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED WARRANTY................................................. 1-2
ADDENDUM A – SERVICE ASSIST SERVICE AGREEMENT................. 1-3
CALIFORNIA EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY STATEMENT .................................................................. 1-4
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations................................................. 1-4
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................ 1-6
Intended Use ........................................................................................ 1-6
Craft Design Category.......................................................................... 1-6
OWNER RESPONSIBILITY/WARRANTY PROCEDURE ......................... 1-7
Before Operating .................................................................................. 1-7
Warranty Service Requirements .......................................................... 1-7
If You Sell Your Cobalt Boat................................................................. 1-7
CERTIFICATIONS ..................................................................................... 1-7
NMMA .................................................................................................. 1-7
FEATURES/CONSTRUCTION .................................................................. 1-8
Amenities.............................................................................................. 1-8
Construction Standards/Certifications .................................................. 1-8
Serial Number Locations ...................................................................... 1-8
WARNING LABELS ................................................................................... 1-9
PUBLICATIONS....................................................................................... 1-12
NAUTICAL TERMS.................................................................................. 1-12
SYMBOLS................................................................................................ 1-15
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................... 1-16
LAYOUT................................................................................................... 1-17
23SC .................................................................................................. 1-17
25SC .................................................................................................. 1-18
30SC .................................................................................................. 1-19

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PROPELLER APPLICATION CHART ..................................................... 1-20
23SC .................................................................................................. 1-20
25SC .................................................................................................. 1-20
30SC .................................................................................................. 1-20
ALPHABETICAL INDEX .......................................................................... 1-21
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SAFETY
OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................. 2-1
Registration/Documentation................................................................. 2-1
Required Safety Equipment ................................................................. 2-2
Recommended Safety Equipment ....................................................... 2-2
Recommended Spare Parts................................................................. 2-3
Education Opportunities....................................................................... 2-3
Insurance ............................................................................................. 2-3
BOAT THEORY ......................................................................................... 2-3
Outboards ............................................................................................ 2-3
Remote Control System ....................................................................... 2-4
Steering System................................................................................... 2-4
Fuel System ......................................................................................... 2-4
Freshwater System (Optional) ............................................................. 2-4
DC Electrical System ........................................................................... 2-4
Bilge ..................................................................................................... 2-5
Seaworthiness Inspection .................................................................... 2-5
Operation Checklist.............................................................................. 2-5
Environmental Considerations ............................................................. 2-5
Components, Maintenance and Repairs.............................................. 2-7
Emergency Considerations .................................................................. 2-7
Lifesaving Equipment......................................................................... 2-10
SAFETY ................................................................................................... 2-12
Signal Words/Definitions .................................................................... 2-12
General Safety ................................................................................... 2-13
Water Sports Safety ........................................................................... 2-18
Safety Alert From August 28, 2001: ................................................... 2-20
Navigation ......................................................................................... 2-20
Aids to Navigation .............................................................................. 2-22
OPERATING INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................... 3-1
Before You Start................................................................................... 3-1
Fire/Explosion ...................................................................................... 3-1
FIRST-TIME OPERATION......................................................................... 3-1
FUEL .......................................................................................................... 3-2
Fuel Requirements............................................................................... 3-2
Fueling ................................................................................................. 3-2
LAUNCHING.............................................................................................. 3-5
Launching Checklist ............................................................................. 3-5
On the Water........................................................................................ 3-5
Boarding............................................................................................... 3-5
Loading ................................................................................................ 3-5
Shipshape ............................................................................................ 3-5

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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
GETTING UNDERWAY ............................................................................. 3-6
Before Starting Checklist...................................................................... 3-6
Handling Dock and Mooring Lines ....................................................... 3-7
Starting/Shifting/Steering/Stopping ...................................................... 3-8
Basic Maneuvering............................................................................. 3-13
Environmental Considerations ........................................................... 3-17
Entertainment System ........................................................................ 3-18
23SC / 25SC FEATURES AND OPTIONS
HELM AND INSTRUMENTATION ............................................................. 4-1
CAPTAIN’S CHAIR ADJUSTMENTS AND OPERATION.......................... 4-5
FLIP DOWN SWIM STEP .......................................................................... 4-6
Boat in the Water.................................................................................. 4-6
Boat on a Trailer................................................................................... 4-6
WINDSHIELD LATCH................................................................................ 4-7
COCKPIT DINETTE TABLE - OPTIONAL ................................................. 4-7
ICE CHEST ................................................................................................ 4-7
AIR COMPRESSOR - OPTIONAL............................................................. 4-8
ANCHOR LIGHT ........................................................................................ 4-8
CRUISE CONTROL - OPTIONAL.............................................................. 4-8
AUTOMATIC CHARGING RELAY (ACR).................................................. 4-9
BATTERY SWITCH ................................................................................... 4-9
BATTERY CHARGER - OPTIONAL .......................................................... 4-9
WATER SYSTEM ...................................................................................... 4-9
MARINE TOILET (HEAD) AND MACERATOR - OPTIONAL .................... 4-9
Instructions ........................................................................................... 4-9
Porta Potti........................................................................................... 4-10
Electrically Operated Head................................................................. 4-10
Macerator Pump................................................................................. 4-11
Dockside Waste Disposal................................................................... 4-11
Waste Disposal with Optional Macerator ........................................... 4-11
BOW TONNEAU COVER - OPTIONAL................................................... 4-12
COCKPIT TONNEAU COVER - OPTIONAL ........................................... 4-12
PREMIUM BIMINI TOP - OPTIONAL ...................................................... 4-13
PREMIUM BIMINI TOP WITH EASY FOLD - OPTIONAL ....................... 4-13
FOLDING ARCH W/BIMINI...................................................................... 4-14
ELECTRIC ARCH WITH BIMINI .............................................................. 4-14
SPORT TOP WITH RETRACTABLE SHADE.......................................... 4-15
Installation .......................................................................................... 4-15
SKI TOW PYLON (OPTIONAL) ............................................................... 4-15
TIE-DOWN LOCATIONS ......................................................................... 4-16
TOOL KIT - OPTIONAL ........................................................................... 4-16
30SC FEATURES AND OPTIONS
HELM AND INSTRUMENTATION ............................................................. 5-1
CAPTAIN’S CHAIR ADJUSTMENTS AND OPERATION.......................... 5-5