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WELCOME ................................................................................................ 1-1
CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................ 1-2
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... 1-4
Intended Use ........................................................................................ 1-4
Craft Design Category.......................................................................... 1-4
OWNER RESPONSIBILITY/WARRANTY PROCEDURE ......................... 1-5
Before Operating .................................................................................. 1-5
Warranty Service Requirements .......................................................... 1-5
Extended Service Agreement............................................................... 1-5
If You Sell Your Cobalt Boat................................................................. 1-5
CERTIFICATIONS ..................................................................................... 1-6
NMMA .................................................................................................. 1-6
MerCruiser............................................................................................ 1-6
Volvo Penta .......................................................................................... 1-6
FEATURES/CONSTRUCTION .................................................................. 1-6
Amenities.............................................................................................. 1-6
Construction Standards/Certifications .................................................. 1-6
Serial Number Locations ...................................................................... 1-6
WARNING LABELS ................................................................................... 1-7
PUBLICATIONS ......................................................................................... 1-9
NAUTICAL TERMS .................................................................................... 1-9
SYMBOLS ................................................................................................ 1-12
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................... 1-13
LAYOUT ................................................................................................... 1-14
PROPELLER APPLICATION CHART ..................................................... 1-15
ALPHABETICAL INDEX .......................................................................... 1-16
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    276 Owner’s Manual ABLE OF ONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION WELCOME ....................1-1 CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED WARRANTY ..........1-2 INTRODUCTION ..................1-4 Intended Use ..................1-4 Craft Design Category................1-4 OWNER RESPONSIBILITY/WARRANTY PROCEDURE ......1-5 Before Operating .................. 1-5 Warranty Service Requirements ............1-5 Extended Service Agreement...............
  • Page 2 COBAL T BOWRIDER 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 Remote Control System ............... 2-3 Steering System ...................
  • Page 3 ABLE OF ONTENTS GETTING UNDERWAY ................3-5 Before Starting Checklist..............3-5 Handling Dock and Mooring Lines ............3-6 Starting/Shifting/Steering/Stopping ............3-6 Basic Maneuvering................3-12 Environmental Considerations ............3-18 Entertainment System ................ 3-19 COBALT INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEM ..........3-20 HELM AND INSTRUMENTATION ............3-21 STANDARD EQUIPMENT ...............
  • Page 4 COBAL T BOWRIDER WATER/PLUMBING .................. 4-4 Fresh Water ..................4-4 Electric Head Plumbing ................ 4-5 Water System..................4-6 FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT............4-6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................4-6 CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL..............4-6 FUSES ....................... 4-7 LIGHTING/BULB REPLACEMENT............4-8 BATTERY CONNECTIONS ............... 4-9 JUMP START STUDS ................
  • Page 5 ABLE OF ONTENTS BILGE......................5-9 MARINE GROWTH ..................5-9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ........6-1 Maintenance Schedule................. 6-1 Break-In....................6-2 Before Each Use .................. 6-2 Every 50 Hours..................6-2 Every 100 Hours................... 6-3 Monthly....................6-3 Quarterly....................6-3 UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.............
  • Page 6 COBAL T BOWRIDER NOTES 276 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 7: General Information

    ECTION 276 Owner’s Manual ENERAL NFORMATION WELCOME Dear New Cobalt Owner, From all of us at the factory and from your authorized Cobalt dealer, thank you for purchasing a Cobalt boat. 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.

  • Page 8: Certificate Of Limited Warranty

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED WARRANTY Subject to the terms and conditions in this warranty, Cobalt Boats, LLC, a Delaware limited liability corporation doing business as Cobalt Boats (“Cobalt”), warrants to the original retail purchaser (and any subsequent owner) of a new Cobalt boat purchased from an authorized Cobalt dealer for personal, non-racing and non-commercial use (“Owner”), as follows: Ten (10) Year Limited Transferable Warranty on Hull and Deck.
  • Page 9 ENERAL NFORMATION Remedies. During the applicable limited warranty period, as set forth above, covered warranty repairs shall be made without charge by an authorized Cobalt dealer or, at the option of Cobalt, by Cobalt at its plant in Neodesha, Kansas or at a facility specifically authorized by Cobalt. All warranty repairs shall be subject to the authorization of factory-trained personnel of Cobalt, whose decision shall be final.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION INTRODUCTION WARNING This manual was created following International Avoid serious injury or death. Organization for Standards (ISO) 10240:2004 as a guideline. Not all information to conform to the • Children, disabled people and standards set forth by ISO can be included in this non-swimmers should wear a personal manual without certain manufacturer’s consent of flotation device at all times.

  • Page 11: Owner Responsibility/Warranty Procedure

    ENERAL NFORMATION OFFSHORE – Category B OWNER RESPONSIBILITY/ Craft designed to operate in winds up to Beaufort WARRANTY PROCEDURE force 8 and the associated wave heights and in significant wave heights up to 13' 1.44" (4 m). Such Before Operating conditions may be encountered on offshore Before operating your new Cobalt boat, it is voyages of sufficient length, or on coastal waters...

  • Page 12: Certifications

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION CERTIFICATIONS FEATURES/CONSTRUCTION NMMA Amenities Cobalt Boats is a member of the National Marine Your Cobalt boat incorporates classic styling with Manufacturers Association (NMMA). This the long, clean lines that have defined Cobalt independent organization’s members include boat, design for over 40 years.

  • Page 13: Warning Labels

    ENERAL NFORMATION WARNING LABELS There are several labels used to point out hazards. All of these labels shown may not be included on The warning labels on your Cobalt boat must your boat. The general location of the labels is as remain legible.
  • Page 14 COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION WARNING! WARNING CAUTION SECURE DOOR WHEN CRUISING Keep hands DO NOT SIT, STAND, OR PLACE and feet HEAVY OBJECTS ON DOOR. UNLOCK & REMOVE KEEP CABIN DOOR CLOSED WHEN away from KEY TO AVOID ENGINES OR GENERATOR ARE RUNNING. drive unit DO NOT USE BREAKING...

  • Page 15: Publications

    ENERAL NFORMATION PUBLICATIONS CAPACITY PLATE – A plate that provides maximum weight capacity and engine horsepower Your owner’s packet includes information about rating information. It is located in full view of the onboard systems and equipment furnished by helm. suppliers other than Cobalt Boats. Please refer to CAPSIZE –...
  • Page 16 COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION FORE – Toward the front or bow of the boat. NO-WAKE SPEED – The speed at which a boat Opposite of aft. travels to produce an imperceptible wake. FREEBOARD – The distance from the water to the PFD –...
  • Page 17 ENERAL NFORMATION UNDERWAY – Boat in motion, i.e., not moored or anchored. USCG – United States Coast Guard. VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNAL – A device used to signal the need for assistance such as flags, lights and flares. WAKE – The waves that a boat leaves behind when moving through the water.

  • Page 18: Symbols

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION SYMBOLS Light Filter Sling Point Compass Anchor Blower Boat Lights Boat Do Not Draft Engine Engine Engine Profile Trim Use Water Caution Hour Meter STOP Engine Engine Fuel Grease Height Holding Horn Stop Tank Above Water Tank Ignition Overall...

  • Page 19: Specifications

    ENERAL NFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS Overall Length 27' 6" (8.38 m) Beam 8' 6" (2.59 m) Interior Cockpit Width 87" (2.20 m) Deadrise at Transom 21° Capacity, Fuel 95 Gal. Capacity, Fresh Water 10 gal (37.8 L) Bridge Clearance w/o Bimini 4' 11" (1.50 m) Bridge Clearance w/Arch 6' 7"...

  • Page 20: Layout

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION LAYOUT 1. Docking Lights 2. Anchor Locker 3. Windlass Switch 4. Storage 5. Flag Pole/Dinette Table/Table J-Leg Storage 6. Ignition Safety Switch 7. Circuit Breaker Panel 8. Sink 9. Fuel Fill 10. Fuel Vents 11. Insulated Ice Chest 12.

  • Page 21: Propeller Application Chart

    ENERAL NFORMATION PROPELLER APPLICATION CHART FUEL MFGR ENGINE DRIVE SS PROP SS PART# SS MFG # SYSTEM RATIO RATIO MERC 350 MAG MPI ALPHA 1.47 1.62 MERC 350 MAG MPI BRAVO 1 1.65 1.65 MERC 350 MAG MPI BRAVO 3 2.20 2.43 MERC...

  • Page 22: Alphabetical Index

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION ALPHABETICAL INDEX Clear Vinyl “Isinglass”....5-8 Cobalt Check List ..... . . 3-7 After Boating .
  • Page 23 ENERAL NFORMATION Federal, State and Local Regulations ..2-17 Lifesaving Equipment ....2-9 Fire Extinguisher ..... . . 2-2 Lifting the Boat .
  • Page 24 COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION Preventive Steps ..... . . 5-5 Specifications ......1-13 Privileged Boats.
  • Page 25 ENERAL NFORMATION Water/Plumbing ......4-4 Waterfall Bubinga or Birdseye Maple Dash . . . 5-3 Weather/Seas ......2-13 Weighing .
  • Page 26 COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION NOTES 276 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Owner/Operator Responsibilities

    ECTION 276 Owner’s Manual ESPONSIBILITIES AND AFETY Your safety, the safety of your passengers, and While operating the boat, the owner/operator is other boaters are among your responsibilities as responsible for: operator of this boat. Your boat must be in •...

  • Page 28: Required Safety Equipment

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION Required Safety Equipment Lifesaving Devices All boats must carry one USCG approved Type I, II The Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 (FBSA/71) or III, wearable, personal flotation device, of the established minimum safety standards for boats proper size, for each person onboard.

  • Page 29: Recommended Spare Parts

    ESPONSIBILITIES AND AFETY Recommended Spare Parts Insurance The following list contains common spare parts you You must get insurance before operating your new should carry onboard. Review all the equipment on boat. Insurance for loss by fire, theft or other your boat.

  • Page 30: Electrical Systems

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION Electrical Systems Lubrication System Your Cobalt boat can be equipped with one or two The engines and generator, if equipped, use a electrical systems. A direct current (DC) system is pressurized continuous loop lubrication system that battery powered and supplies electricity to lights, must be periodically serviced in accordance with pumps, blowers, engine ignition and sometimes a...

  • Page 31: Environmental Considerations

    ESPONSIBILITIES AND AFETY WARNING DANGER Avoid the risk of creating a hazardous Avoid fire or explosion. Fumes from rags situation. DO NOT operate the boat if can collect in bilge and be extremely any problem is found during this hazardous. DO NOT store rags used to inspection.
  • Page 32 COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION Proposition 65 Excessive Noise Noise means engine noise, radio noise or even WARNING voices. Many bodies of water have adopted noise limits. Do not use thru-transom exhaust unless you A wide variety of components used on are well offshore.

  • Page 33: Components, Maintenance And Repairs

    ESPONSIBILITIES AND AFETY Foreign Species Fire If you trailer your Cobalt boat from lake to lake, you You must be prepared and act quickly when dealing may unknowingly introduce a foreign aquatic with a fire. It is not recommended to battle a fire for species from one lake to the next.
  • Page 34 COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION Grounding In the event you run aground, assess the situation before proceeding. Immediately stop any water from entering the boat. Inspect the propulsion unit(s), steering and control systems, and the hull for damage. Maneuver the boat to safe water only if the hull and all operating systems are in satisfactory operating condition.

  • Page 35: Lifesaving Equipment

    ESPONSIBILITIES AND AFETY Distress Signals There are four types of PFDs to wear and one type used for throwing in emergency situations. Federal law also requires boats 16 ft (4.8 m) and longer to carry day and night visual distress signals Type I Life Preserver: Most buoyant PFDs are when operating on coastal waters, the Great Lakes, effective on all waters, especially open, rough...
  • Page 36 COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION Type IV Throwable Device: Intended for heavy PFDs are intended to help save lives. The operator traffic inland waters where help is available. should set an example by wearing a PFD whenever Designed to be thrown to a person in the water and boating.
  • Page 37 ESPONSIBILITIES AND AFETY Life Raft VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS If operating offshore, you should consider carrying RED DISTRESS FLARE an inflatable life raft. A USCG-approved life raft (HAND) meets a number of stringent specifications. The life raft must be large enough to hold all the boat’s occupants and have its own equipment pack including a paddle.

  • Page 38: Safety

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION SAFETY WARNING The popularity of boating and other water sports Indicates a hazardous situation which, if has undergone an immense growth over the past not avoided, could result in death or few years. Because of this, safety is an important serious injury.
  • Page 39 ESPONSIBILITIES AND AFETY Handholds Operating Conditions Every waterway poses hazards that you should WARNING avoid, such as shallow water, tree stumps and sand bars. Ask local boaters for information and consult Avoid injury or death. a marine chart when boating on unfamiliar waters. •...
  • Page 40 COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION Learn the storm signals. Skill/Experience DAYTIME NIGHTTIME WARNING DESCRIPTION WARNING WARNING Avoid injury or death from drowning. Wear your Personal Flotation Device and Small Craft Advisory - Winds greater than 18 knots, remain seated when operating the boat. sustained for two hours or more or hazardous wave conditions.
  • Page 41 ESPONSIBILITIES AND AFETY Boating, alcohol and the use of other drugs just do DANGER not mix. Mixing boating, alcohol and other drugs results in many marine accidents and deaths. Avoid the possibility of injury or death These substances reduce your reaction time and from exposure to carbon monoxide affect your better judgment.
  • Page 42 COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION To reduce CO accumulation: • Avoid idling or using the generator while at idle for extended periods. • Ventilate the boat interior by opening the deck • Regularly inspect the engine and generator hatches, windows and cabin door to provide exhaust system for proper operation.
  • Page 43 ESPONSIBILITIES AND AFETY Qualified Boat Operators Discharge of Oil This manual is not intended to provide complete The discharge of fuel, oil and other chemicals into training on all aspects of boat operation. We the water is prohibited. Be sure to clean up all fuel strongly recommend that all operators of this boat and oil spillage in the bilge using rags and sponges.

  • Page 44: Water Sports Safety

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION Wake/Wash Water Sports Safety Larger boats produce a larger wake which may be WARNING too big for skiers. Only boats equipped with a ski tow eye or ski tow pylon should be used to pull Avoid injury, death or damage to water skiers.
  • Page 45 ESPONSIBILITIES AND AFETY • Water sport participants must wear a USCG Tragic deaths occur from the negligence of unsafe approved flotation device. A Type III water ski boating and dangerous activities. Experts say, vest is an approved and practical PFD. “many of these deaths may have been caused by an invisible hazard, carbon monoxide poisoning.”...

  • Page 46: Safety Alert From August 28, 2001

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION Safety Alert From August 28, 2001: Whistle/Horn Signals Signaling other boats with a whistle or horn is The United States Coast Guard advised boaters similar to using turn signals on an automobile. It is not to “Teak/Drag Surf.” Recent boating fatalities not necessary to sound a signal every time a boat revealed carbon monoxide (CO) emitted from a is nearby.
  • Page 47 ESPONSIBILITIES AND AFETY Crossing Situation Meeting Head-On In crossing situations, the boat to the right from the Neither boat has the right-of-way in this situation. 12 o’clock to the 4 o’clock position has the Both boats should decrease speed, should turn to right-of-way.

  • Page 48: Aids To Navigation

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION Overtaking The size, speed and direction of the other vessels are determined at night from their running lights. A The boat that is overtaking one ahead of it is the green light indicates the starboard side of the boat, burdened boat and must make any adjustments and a red light indicates the port side.
  • Page 49 ESPONSIBILITIES AND AFETY Mooring Buoys The only buoys you are permitted to moor to are mooring buoys. Mooring buoys are white with a blue horizontal stripe. Mooring to a navigation buoy, regulatory markers or lateral markers is illegal. KC-1901 Regulatory Markers Regulatory markers indicate dangerous or restricted controlled areas.
  • Page 50 COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION Lateral Markers Day markers are colored and numbered the same as buoys. RED, triangular day markers with even Lateral markers are oriented from the perspective numbers mark the starboard side of the channel. of being entered from seaward (the boater is going toward the port).
  • Page 51 ESPONSIBILITIES AND AFETY GREEN LIGHT ONLY Composite Group Flashing (2+1) Preferred Channel to Starboard Daymark Preferred Channel Aids Can Buoy Lighted Buoy (No Numbers–May be RED LIGHT ONLY Lettered) Composite Group Flashing (2+1) Preferred Channel to Port Daymark Nun Buoy Lighted Buoy KC-1911 Obstructions, channel junctions, etc.
  • Page 52 COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION Isolated Danger Markers Isolated danger markers indicate an isolated danger which may be passed on all sides. These markers are colored black with one or more broad horizontal red bands and are equipped with a topmark of two black spheres, one above the other. WHITE LIGHT ONLY FI (2) 5s Isolated Danger...
  • Page 53 ESPONSIBILITIES AND AFETY Range Lights Range lights are usually visible in one direction and help a boat operator navigate in a generally safe direction. Steering a course to keep range lights arranged in a line (one on top of the other) will help guide a boat through a channel.
  • Page 54 COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION Warning Markers ALPHA FLAG DIVERS FLAG DISTRESS FLAG USED BY WORLDWIDE INDICATES RECREATIONAL VESSELS FELLOW DIVERS - ENGAGED BOATER IS IN INDICATES IN DIVING NEED OF DIVER'S OPERATIONS - ASSISTANCE POSITION DOES NOT INDICATE DIVER'S POSITION COB_0039_A It is a good idea to ask local authorities if there are hazardous areas in the waters in which you plan to...

  • Page 55: Operating Information

    ECTION 276 Owner’s Manual PERATING NFORMATION FIRST-TIME OPERATION This section is not intended to provide complete training on all aspects of boat operation. We strongly recommend that all operators of this WARNING Cobalt boat seek additional training on boat Avoid injury or death. Improper handling and safety.

  • Page 56: Fuel

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION FUEL NOTICE: Prevent unwarranted engine damage. Use the Fuel Requirements recommended fuel type and Cobalt fuel systems are designed to meet all octane rating. Refer to your current ABYC and NMMA regulations using propulsion unit operator’s gasoline with up to 10% ethanol.
  • Page 57 PERATING NFORMATION When Fueling: 1. Know your fuel tank capacity. Be sure to have enough fuel to reach your destination. If departing for an extended cruise, know the availability of fuel along your route. Practice the One Third Rule: one third to reach the destination, one third to return and one third in reserve.

  • Page 58: Launching

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION LAUNCHING Loading Do not overload your boat. The performance of Launching Checklist your boat is dependent on load weight and Federal and local laws require certain safety distribution. Passengers should distribute equipment to be onboard at all times. In addition, themselves to maintain trim.

  • Page 59: Getting Underway

    PERATING NFORMATION GETTING UNDERWAY During Operation: • Check gauges frequently for signs of abnormal There are many things to consider when planning a operation. safe and enjoyable boating trip. • Check that steering, shift and throttle controls You are responsible for the safety of all passengers, continue to operate smoothly.

  • Page 60: Handling Dock And Mooring Lines

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION Handling Dock and Mooring Lines Starting/Shifting/Steering/Stopping Be sure to use enough fenders to protect your boat Your Cobalt boat may be equipped with a warning from damage. Only use good quality, system that will sound an alarm if an engine double-braided nylon line.
  • Page 61 PERATING NFORMATION Starting the Engine After launching and pre-start checks and procedures have been followed, the engine can be started. Please refer to the propulsion unit DANGER operator’s manual for additional starting procedure Avoid death, injury, fire or explosion. information. Operate the blower for at least four Start the engine with the shift control lever in the minutes each time you start the engine.
  • Page 62 COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION Shifting/Running CAUTION Avoid injury, swamping the boat or taking water in over the transom. Go slowly when traversing in reverse. Follow these guidelines when shifting your boat: • Pause in the NEUTRAL position before shifting from FORWARD to REVERSE, or REVERSE to FORWARD.
  • Page 63 PERATING NFORMATION RIGHT TURN LEFT TURN BACKING TO LEFT Turn wheel to right—Stern Turn wheel to left—Stern Turn wheel to left—Stern will move to left. will move to right. will pull to left. COB_0062_A 276 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 64 COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION Stopping the Engine Returning WARNING WARNING Avoid creating a hazardous condition. Avoid injury. DO NOT use your hands, DO NOT use the engine stop switch and arms or another part of your body to lanyard for normal stopping of the attempt to keep the boat from hitting the engine.
  • Page 65 PERATING NFORMATION WIND or CURRENT WIND or CURRENT COB_0063_A Docking • If there is no wind or current, approach the dock at a 10° to 20° angle. Follow these guidelines when docking: • If possible, throw a line to a person on the dock •...

  • Page 66: Basic Maneuvering

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION Approaching a Slip Approaching a Mooring COB_0065_A 1 – Mooring Buoy The only buoys you are permitted to moor to are mooring buoys. Mooring to a navigation buoy or other navigational aids or regulatory marker is illegal.
  • Page 67 PERATING NFORMATION Trim Drive Unit Trim Boat trim while on plane is influenced by three Trim angle is the angular relationship between the factors: drive unit and the transom of the boat. Boat trim while underway greatly affects the performance and 1.
  • Page 68 COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION Trim Tabs The trim tabs, if equipped, are a separate system in themselves and are not to be used in lieu of the drive unit power trim system. Water is deflected and redirected as the trim tabs are raised and lowered.
  • Page 69 PERATING NFORMATION To adjust boat trim while underway: High-Speed Operation 1. Before accelerating, make sure both trim tabs DANGER are fully raised. Avoid injury, death or property damage. 2. Adjust the trim tabs to achieve a planing Maneuverability above 50 mph is attitude.
  • Page 70 COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION • The propellers should be of the proper pitch to There are many types of anchors available on the turn the recommended RPM rating for the market. The choice of one anchor over another engine with an average boat load. Refer to your depends on many factors.
  • Page 71 PERATING NFORMATION Setting WARNING When the anchor hits bottom, slowly back up the boat, keeping tension on the line. The anchor line Avoid injury and/or property damage. should be five to seven times the depth of the • Keep hands, feet, loose clothing and water.

  • Page 72: Environmental Considerations

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION COB_0003_A Adjust the tow line to match wave action. Keep the Environmental Considerations boats on the crest or in the trough of the waves at Using your boat in different environments requires the same time. In protected, calm waters, shorten special operating considerations.

  • Page 73: Entertainment System

    PERATING NFORMATION Entertainment System Your Cobalt boat is equipped with an AM-FM CD player, iPod™/MP3 Port and may have been accessorized to enhance its fidelity. To operate your entertainment system, you must first supply power to the unit(s). Make sure the battery switch is on and the ignition switch is set on “ACC.”...

  • Page 74: Cobalt Instrumentation System

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION COBALT INSTRUMENTATION Instrument Fogging: The instruments are designed to be “fog resistant.” There are small SYSTEM vents in their cases to allow trapped moisture to escape. Occasionally moist air may be drawn into Your Cobalt boat is equipped with instruments the vents when the air inside the gauge cools down, manufactured by Medallion Instrumentation after the instrument is turned off.

  • Page 75: Helm And Instrumentation

    PERATING NFORMATION HELM AND INSTRUMENTATION COB_0278_A Your Cobalt boat helm will monitor and provide 1. GAUGE CLUSTER operation of the boat’s functions. The gauges are General Gauge Operation illuminated for night operation. When the switches are activated, the LEDs will illuminate if the switch System Architecture is ON.
  • Page 76 COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION System Shutdown Heading - Will display 8 major compass headings (N, S, E, W, NE, NW, SE, SW). At key off, all gauge pointers will return to “zero” or minimum value. The Data Interface Gauges will Available Information in Tachometer turn their LCDs off and shut power off to the (Standard or GPS Package)
  • Page 77 PERATING NFORMATION Check Engine Alarm 3. ENGINE HATCH - This switch operates the electric motor box assembly. Do not continue to Appearance - When the Check Engine Alarm is operate the switch when the motor box is closed or received, the LCD display shows “C E” flashing. fully open.
  • Page 78 COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION Be sure to check local regulations regarding noise restrictions before operating this system. CAUTION Avoid damage to the exhaust system. DO NOT switch the routing of the exhaust above 3,000 RPM. PLATFORM LIGHTS - This switch provides illumination within the platform area.
  • Page 79 PERATING NFORMATION Remote Control DANGER Avoid injury or death. Attach the ignition DANGER safety switch lanyard to the operator Avoid injury or death. Make sure all before starting the engine. This will shift/throttle hardware and cables are prevent the boat from becoming a regularly inspected and maintained.
  • Page 80 COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION To shift, move the lever to FORWARD or pull it back 16. BILGE BLOWER - This switch activates the for REVERSE. Advancing the lever beyond the shift engine compartment ventilation blower to remove position increases engine RPM. DO NOT shift explosive fumes from the area.

  • Page 81: Standard Equipment

    PERATING NFORMATION STANDARD EQUIPMENT FEATURE FEATURE Interior Dash and Instrumentation Aft Sunpad w/Adjustable Backrest Accessory Power Plug - 12 Volt Aft Sunpad w/Walk-Thru Transom Black Leather/Stainless Steering Wheel Bow Walk-Thru Doors Compass Double Wide Helm Seat Depth & Water/Air Temp Gauge Pkg. Porta Potti Hour Meter Removable Bow and Cockpit Carpets...

  • Page 82: Optional Equipment

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT FEATURE FEATURE Interior Canvas Aft Walk-Thru Carpet Bimini Top Air Compressor w/Holder Bow Tonneau Cover Bow Cushion Insert Cockpit Tonneau Cover Carpet, Alternative, Sisal Seagrass (Sand & Terra) Mooring Cover Carpet, Waterweave (Sand & Terra) Dash and Instrumentation Cockpit Heater GPS Unit (in-dash)

  • Page 83: Captain's Chair Adjustments And Operation

    PERATING NFORMATION CAPTAIN’S CHAIR ADJUSTMENTS AND OPERATION Your captain’s chair has a flip-up bolster position for greater visibility and maneuverability while docking. You can sit on the raised cushion or stand in front of the cushion. Standing while driving your boat should only be done while maneuvering at an idle by an experienced driver.

  • Page 84: Cockpit Dinette Table - Optional

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION A high-volume air compressor is conveniently located in the starboard aft walk-thru storage compartment to inflate your favorite water toys. Plug into the accessory receptacle on the dash or in the air compressor area. Avoid direct exposure to water and keep stowed when not in use.

  • Page 85: Water System

    PERATING NFORMATION MARINE TOILET (HEAD) AND NOTICE: The purpose of dual MACERATOR - OPTIONAL batteries is to keep one as a spare. In the “both” position, you essentially have one larger Instructions battery and if a failure should Before operating the head for the first time, refer to occur with the electrical the marine toilet owner’s manual in your owner’s systems or either battery, both...

  • Page 86: Macerator Pump

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION 3. To charge the head, depress the foot pedal on Waste Disposal the lower left side of the bowl, and push the flush button. Release the flush button after the bowl is moistened, and then pump the floor pedal 2-4 times to fill the bowl with water.

  • Page 87: Cockpit Heater - Optional

    PERATING NFORMATION COCKPIT HEATER - OPTIONAL The optional cockpit heater is activated by a two-way switch. Temperature can be controlled by adjusting the louvered vents. The cockpit heater will only be effective (warm enough) when the engine is running at normal operating temperature. BOW TONNEAU COVER - OPTIONAL Follow these procedures to attach the bow tonneau...

  • Page 88: Bimini Top - Optional

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION SKI TOW PYLON - 3. Pull elastic cords over discs on transom, starting in the center and working outboard (you REMOVABLE may have to readjust the support poles for Remove ski pylon from the port, cockpit storage proper fit).

  • Page 89: Transom Tilt Switch - Optional

    PERATING NFORMATION TIE-DOWN LOCATIONS DANGER To avoid injury or death, do not use the arch for water sports, towing or as a support. It is not designed to hold the additional weight. CAUTION The arch with bimini is designed for Cobalt factory-installed equipment only.

  • Page 90: Motor Box Assembly

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION TOOL KIT - OPTIONAL NOTICE: Only use properly positioned slings to lift your A tool kit assists you with correcting minor boat. Do not use deck cleats to mechanical and electrical problems. For location of anchor or for towing. If towing, the tool kit, refer to Section 1, Layout.

  • Page 91: Systems

    ECTION 276 Owner’s Manual YSTEMS INTRODUCTION This section discusses the mechanical, electronic, and manual operating systems of your Cobalt boat. It describes basic operating characteristics and provides information for efficient use of the equipment, and for prevention of casualties. Be sure to read and understand all information provided before operating its systems.

  • Page 92: Electrical Wiring Harness

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS 4 3 2 1 COB_0285_A 276 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 93: Fuel Routing

    YSTEMS FUEL ROUTING COB_0280_A 276 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 94: Water/Plumbing

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION WATER/PLUMBING Fresh Water FRESHWATER TANK (10-GAL) FLOW COB_0284_A 276 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 95: Electric Head Plumbing

    YSTEMS Electric Head Plumbing COB_0281_A 276 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 96: Water System

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION Water System ELECTRICAL SYSTEM If your Cobalt boat is equipped with a transom Your Cobalt boat has a 12-volt negative ground DC shower, standard or optional galley, the system system. The positive wire is hot, and feeds current allows for fresh water to be onboard.

  • Page 97: Fuses

    YSTEMS FUSES Some accessories or electrical components have in-line fuses in them. Check the failed component for the possibility of an in-line fuse if a tripped circuit breaker is not found. Some of these accessories or electrical components may not be included or available on your boat.

  • Page 98: Lighting/Bulb Replacement

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION LIGHTING/BULB REPLACEMENT Some of these lights or electrical components may not be included or available on your boat. Electrical Component Bulb Number External Lights Bow Light(s) Anchor Light 1004 Arch 212-2 Internal Lights Open Bulb Utility Light 1004 or 211 Cuddy Cabin Reading Light MR16...

  • Page 99: Battery Connections

    YSTEMS BATTERY CONNECTIONS JUMP START STUDS This receptacle allows for jump-starting an engine. WARNING The receptacles have protective covers and must stay in place when receptacles are not being used. Avoid the potential of explosion from The covers identify the + positive (red) and the - shorting or arching.
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  • Page 101: Vinyl Interior And Upholstery

    ECTION 276 Owner’s Manual NTERIOR XTERIOR The best way to take care of your Cobalt boat is The vinyl manufacturer or Cobalt Boats warranties with prevention and proper care. All of the care do not cover vinyl staining from suntan lotions. methods within this section may not apply to your Special care should be taken to prevent dark boat.
  • Page 102 COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION Step 3 Cleaners DANGER Strong, active cleaners should be applied with a soft cloth or damp sponge. Use no more than six Avoid fire or explosion. Avoid open rubs, and if the stain persists, contact Cobalt flame or spark.

  • Page 103: Sisal Seagrass Carpet Alternative Cleaning Instructions

    NTERIOR XTERIOR SISAL SEAGRASS CARPET CABINETRY AND WOOD ALTERNATIVE CLEANING Cabinetry INSTRUCTIONS Clean with any water-rinseable non-abrasive cleaner. Use the following instructions from Syntec Industries to clean your Sisal Seagrass mats. Rosewood Dash Both Textilene and Earthtex yarns are used in the Your Cobalt boat may be equipped with a production of these Interior and Exterior Designs Rosewood veneer dash, which will maintain its...

  • Page 104: Teak Swim Platform

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION • Wipe the wood surface clean with a DECK AND HULL water-moistened soft cloth. For stubborn dirt The finish on your Cobalt boat is known as gelcoat. and stains use a small amount of mild The gelcoat used by Cobalt Boats is the finest ®...

  • Page 105: Stainless Steel And Chrome

    NTERIOR XTERIOR STAINLESS STEEL AND DANGER CHROME Avoid fire, explosion or exposure to Stainless steel, though highly resistant, is still toxic materials. Some or these solvents capable of rusting, particularly in the marine are highly flammable and toxic. Exercise environment. Initial signs of rust and corrosion, left proper care in cleaning, wear protective untreated, may result in pitting and permanent gear and provide adequate ventilation.

  • Page 106: Corrosion Protection

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION CORROSION PROTECTION Other Areas Treat hydraulic cylinder shafts for steering and CorrosionX other operating mechanisms once a month. Spray One of the issues associated with owning a boat is the entire engine, including engine mounts, every corrosion, which, ironically, is often caused directly six months.

  • Page 107: Salt Water

    NTERIOR XTERIOR CANVAS NOTICE: DO NOT paint an anode, its fasteners or its mounting surface. Painting will CAUTION reduce the anode’s corrosion Avoid damage to the canvas. Under no protection capabilities. Make circumstance are these fabrics to be put sure the anode’s contact to its in hot water, run through the hot drying mounting surface is clean and cycle of an automatic dryer or steam...

  • Page 108: Special Cleaning Problems

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION Special Cleaning Problems OTHER CANVAS For heavily soiled fabric, remove the top from the COMPONENTS frame. Soak the fabric for approximately 20 minutes in a solution that has been mixed to the following Clear Vinyl “Isinglass” proportions: The clear vinyl “isinglass”...

  • Page 109: Snap Fasteners

    NTERIOR XTERIOR Snap Fasteners Fasteners should be unsnapped as close to the button as possible. Never remove canvas by pulling roughly on one edge of the material. This can damage the canvas and the fasteners. To prevent snaps from becoming difficult to unsnap, keep them clean and use lubricants such a small amount of ®...
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  • Page 111: Scheduled Maintenance And Service

    ECTION 276 Owner’s Manual AINTENANCE AND ROUBLESHOOTING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE Use the following chart to establish your maintenance routine. Detailed information AND SERVICE concerning the task is listed in this section. Your Cobalt boat may not include all of the features Frequency Task described in this section based on the options...

  • Page 112: Break-In

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION • If debris is seen within the container, close the Frequency Task appropriate seacock and remove the strainer Every 50 Clean seawater strainers if cover. Lift strainer from container and Hours equipped. thoroughly clean. If the container is full of Inspect propellers for damage.

  • Page 113: Every 100 Hours

    AINTENANCE AND ROUBLESHOOTING 2. Check propellers for damage. If bends, cracks 2. Check condition of all self-sacrificing anodes. If or other damage are found, consult your anode shows deterioration of 50% or more, it authorized Cobalt dealer for service. Do not must be replaced.

  • Page 114: Fuel System

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION Fuel System If your Cobalt boat has sling location decals on each side of the hull to indicate where each sling Do not operate your boat knowing you have a fuel should be located, use them to position the slings. system problem.

  • Page 115: Storage/Winterization

    AINTENANCE AND ROUBLESHOOTING Store your Cobalt boat on a storage cradle with the NOTICE: For stowage, we bow slightly elevated, the same attitude as if the recommend an optional mooring boat were floating at rest. If the boat is stored with cover of 100% SharkSkin™...

  • Page 116: Cockpit Heater

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION TROUBLESHOOTING DANGER The following chart will assist you in locating and Avoid the risk of fire or explosion. repairing a minor problem. Have your authorized Inspect the fuel system. Failure to Cobalt dealer assist you with service issues. inspect the fuel system and allow fuel Your Cobalt boat is equipped with an ignition safety leaks to go undetected will contribute to...

  • Page 117: Engine

    AINTENANCE AND ROUBLESHOOTING Engine For further troubleshooting information other than given here, refer to the propulsion unit operator’s manual. Symptom Possible Cause Engine will not crank Lanyard – install on ignition safety switch. Battery switches – turn switches to ON position. Shift position –...

  • Page 118: Electrical

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION Electrical CAUTION Correct a problem with the electrical system before resetting a circuit breaker. If the breaker continues to trip, see your authorized Cobalt dealer. Symptom Possible Cause Electrical component Circuit breaker tripped or in the OFF position – correct the problem and reset; turn circuit will not function breaker on.

  • Page 119: Reference And Forms

    ECTION 276 Owner’s Manual EFERENCE AND ORMS OPERATION QUICK Pre-Operation • Test operation of carbon monoxide detector. REFERENCE • Open all seacocks and check for leaks. Your safety, the safety of your passengers and • Check seawater strainers for leaks and other boats are among your responsibilities as accumulation of debris.

  • Page 120: Starting Engines

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION Starting Engines Stopping the Engines • Operate bilge blowers for at least four minutes • Slowly bring the throttle levers to the IDLE before starting the engines or generator. position. • Turn battery selector switches to ON. •...

  • Page 121: Service Log

    EFERENCE AND ORMS SERVICE LOG Date Hour Reading Service/Repairs Performed 276 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 122: Fuel Log

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION FUEL LOG Gallons/ Gallons/ Date Gallons Hours Date Gallons Hours Hour Hour 276 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 123: Float Plan

    EFERENCE AND ORMS FLOAT PLAN Copy this page and fill out the copy before boating. Leave the filled out copy with a reliable person who can be depended upon to notify the USCG or other rescue organization, should you not return as scheduled. Do not file this plan with the USCG.

  • Page 124: Boat Information

    COBAL T BOWRIDER ECTION BOAT INFORMATION Store this information in a safe place other than on your boat. Owner Home Port Boat Name Selling Dealer Port Ignition Key Number Starboard Ignition Key Number Cabin Key Number Registration Number State Hull Serial Number Warranty Registration Date Engine Make and Model Number Port Engine Serial Number...

  • Page 125: Warranty Transfer Form

    EFERENCE AND ORMS WARRANTY TRANSFER FORM Date: Cobalt Serial Number: Original Owner (Seller): Address: Home Phone: _______________________________ _______________________________ Work Phone: Email Address: New Owner (Purchaser): Address: Home Phone: _______________________________ Work Phone: Email Address: Submitted by: Dealer: Individual: A $350 Warranty Transfer fee is applicable for the remainder of the Cobalt warranties on all 2011 models and newer.
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