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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 We Wish You Safe and Happy Boating! Your Cobalt 360 Performance Cruiser was built to meet or exceed all applicable boat building standards at the time of manufacture. Your Cobalt boat was inspected and certified prior to introduction, and periodic inspections of this model are conducted in- plant to ensure continued compliance.
  • Page 3 From all of us at the factory and from your Cobalt Dealer, thank you for purchasing a Cobalt 360 Performance Cruiser. We greatly appreciate your business and look forward to a long and enjoyable relationship with you as part of the Cobalt family.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 – General Information Cobalt Warranty ........1-3 Owner Responsibility/Warranty Procedure .

  • Page 5: Section 1 - General Information

    General Information COBALT WARRANTY Ten-year limited transferable warranty on hull and deck structure, two-year limited transferable warranty on other component parts. Cobalt Boats warrants the hull and deck, including floor, stringers, motor mounts, transom and deck/hull joints of each new Cobalt boat to be free from structural defects in material and workmanship under normal recommended use for a period of ten (10) years from the date of delivery to the original retail purchaser.

  • Page 6: Owner Responsibility/Warranty Procedure

    500 horsepower and a 20° deadrise make the records of all service performed should the 360 one of the fastest, driest boats in its class. extended powertrain warranty be needed. This is to prove the required maintenance has been Construction Standards/Certifications performed.

  • Page 7: Boating Terminology

    General Information BOATING TERMINOLOGY LENGTH OVERALL (LOA) PORT SIDE STARBOARD SIDE HELM GUNWALE SWIM PLATFORM FORWARD RADAR ARCH STERN FREEBOARD WATERLINE DRAFT TRANSOM COB104 SPECIFICATIONS Style Performance Cruiser Freeboard Aft 53" (1.35 m) Length Overall 36' 0" (11 m) Fresh Water Capacity 35 gal (132 L) Beam 10' 6"...

  • Page 8: Warning Labels

    WARNING LABELS COBALT CHECK LIST For maximum enjoyment and safety, check each of these items BEFORE you start your engine: — DRAIN PLUG (securely in Place?) — LIFE-SAVING DEVICES (One for every person on board?) — STEERING SYSTEM (Working smoothly and properly?) —...

  • Page 9: Standard Equipment

    STANDARD EQUIPMENT Stereo/Video Cabin Entertainment System – TV, DVD, Stereo, The following is a list of standard equipment Subwoofer, CD Changer furnished with your Cobalt 360 boat: Driver Remote Stereo Control Structure/Safety/Performance Exterior 5 yr Powertrain Warranty Anchor Windlass with Delta Anchor...

  • Page 10: Optional Equipment

    Video Cassette Player reason, options cannot be retrofitted. The following Transom Speaker Package is a list of available optional equipment for your Midberth TV Package Cobalt 360 Performance Cruiser: Exterior Structure/Safety/Performance 10 inch Bow Rail Captain’s Call Exhaust Docking Lights...

  • Page 11: Nautical Terms

    General Information NAUTICAL TERMS ABOARD – On or in the boat. ABYC – American Boat and Yacht Council, Inc. AFLOAT – On the water. AFT – Toward the rear or stern of the boat. AGROUND – Touching bottom. AMIDSHIP – Center or middle of the boat. ANCHOR –...
  • Page 12 CURRENT – Water moving in a horizontal direction. DECK – The open surface on the boat where the passengers walk. DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES – Special long-running batteries which can be repeatedly discharged and recharged without significant loss of power. DOLLY WHEEL – A rolling jack assembly at the front of the trailer used for positioning the coupler during trailer hookup.
  • Page 13 General Information PFD – Personal flotation device. PITOT TUBE – See SPEEDOMETER PICKUP TUBE. PLANING HULL – A hull designed to lift, thereby reducing friction and increasing efficiency. PORPOISE – A condition in which the bow bounces up and down caused by trimming the engine too far out. PORT –...

  • Page 14: Symbols

    SYMBOLS Light Sling 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 Lift Light Navigation Tank...

  • Page 15: Section 2 - Responsibilities And Safety

    Having at least one other passenger who is ● light. Anchor light must be visible 360 degrees. capable of handling the boat in an emergency. Your Cobalt 360 Performance Cruiser is equipped with international navigation lights.
  • Page 16 Review all the in operable condition and accessible location. Your equipment on your boat. Be sure to have spare Cobalt 360 Performance Cruiser is equipped with parts available to maintain and make minor a portable and fixed system fire extinguisher.
  • Page 17 Responsibilities and Safety Insurance Electrical System Your Cobalt 360 boat is equipped with two You must get insurance before operating your new electrical systems. The direct current (DC) system boat. Insurance for loss by fire, theft or other is battery powered and supplies electricity to all causes, or liability protection against accidents is the boat’s lights, pumps, blowers, refrigerator and...
  • Page 18 Seaworthiness Inspection Environmental Considerations As a boater, you already appreciate nature’s WARNING beauty and the peace of the great outdoors. It is a boater’s responsibility to protect the natural Do not operate the boat if any problem is environment by keeping waterways clean. found during this inspection.
  • Page 19 Responsibilities and Safety Wake/Wash Included with your owner’s packet are your Be alert for NO WAKE zones. You may be propulsion unit manuals. These manuals were responsible for any damage or injury caused by prepared by the manufacturer and contain your wake/wash.
  • Page 20 The USCG and other law enforcement agency hose clamp on a piece of equipment could cause requirements for fire extinguishers are only the a leak. Try to repair the leak if possible. If a leak is minimum needed. Your Cobalt is equipped with threatening the safety of you and your two fixed fire extinguishers, one in the generator passengers, call or signal for assistance.
  • Page 21 Responsibilities and Safety Distress Signals Type I Life Preserver: Most buoyant PFDs are Federal law also requires boats 4.8 m (16 ft ) and effective on all waters, especially open, rough longer to carry day and night visual distress water. signals when operating on coastal waters, the Great Lakes, territorial seas or those waters directly connected to them, up to a point where...
  • Page 22 Type IV Throwable Device: Intended for heavy PFD at all times. Make certain all passengers traffic inland waters where help is available. know how to put on and properly adjust their Designed to be thrown to a person in the water PFDs.

  • Page 23: Safety

    Responsibilities and Safety If you are required to carry distress signals, you Signal Words/Definitions must have three USCG approved pyrotechnic Throughout this manual specific precautions and devices. Be sure they are in serviceable condition, symbols identify safety related information. not exceeding the expiration date and stored in a cool, dry location in a waterproof container.
  • Page 24 General Safety Handholds are provided for your passengers’ safety. Be sure your passengers use the handholds whenever the boat is underway. Failure WARNING to use handholds could result in a man overboard situation or personal injury. • Read and understand this manual and the propulsion unit manual, and be sure Capacity that you understand all controls and...
  • Page 25 Responsibilities and Safety Weather/Seas It is best to avoid operating your boat in foggy Getting caught in severe weather is hazardous. It is weather. When fog sets in, use your GPS and recommended to check the weather, sea and wind radar unit, if equipped, to take bearings and log conditions not only before, but, periodically while courses and speeds.
  • Page 26 Boating, alcohol and the use of other drugs just don’t mix. Mixing boating, alcohol and other drugs Your Cobalt 360 boat is equipped with two carbon results in many marine accidents and deaths. monoxide (CO) detectors. One detector is located...
  • Page 27 Responsibilities and Safety To reduce CO accumulation: CAUTION ● Ventilate the boat interior by opening the deck A carbon monoxide (CO) detector will only hatches, windows and cabin door to provide detect the presence of carbon monoxide adequate ventilation. gas at its sensor. Carbon monoxide may ●...
  • Page 28 Qualified Boat Operators When refueling, do not “top-off” the fuel tanks. Allow for expansion which will reduce fuel spillage This manual is not intended to provide complete from the fuel tank vents. training on all aspects of boat operation. We strongly recommend that all operators of this boat Solid Waste Disposal seek additional training on boat handling and...

  • Page 29: Navigation

    Only boats equipped with a ski-tow eye should be USCG approved floatation device. A used to pull water skiers. It is unlikely that anyone would ski behind your Cobalt 360 Performance Type III water ski vest is an approved Cruiser, but you should be familiar with water and practical PFD.
  • Page 30 The information in this section outlines only the Encountering Vessels most basic of the nautical rules of the road. For more information, contact your local USCG Privileged Boats Auxiliary. Privileged boats have right-of-way and can hold course and speed. Sailboats and boats paddled or rowed have the right-of-way over motor boats.
  • Page 31 Responsibilities and Safety Meeting Head-On Special Situations Neither boat has the right-of-way in this situation. Boats operating between sunset and sunrise Both boats should decrease speed, should turn to (hours vary by state) must use navigational lights, the right, and pass port-to-port. However, if both nighttime operation, especially during bad weather boats are on the left side of the channel, each or fog can be dangerous.
  • Page 32 The type of hazard/warning buoys and markers ● Pass south or west of RED-TOPPED WHITE buoy. depends on the area of jurisdiction. Check with local boating authorities. ● RED and WHITE VERTICALLY STRIPED buoy indicates boat should pass outside of the buoy The USWMS Cardinal System is used when there (away from shore).
  • Page 33 Responsibilities and Safety FWMS Obstructions, channel junctions, etc. are marked with RED and GREEN horizontally striped buoys. The FWMS Lateral System is for use on navigable waters except Western Rivers and A RED band at the top means the preferred Intercoastal Waterways.
  • Page 34 Light Structures Lighthouses Maneuvering a boat at night can be dangerous Lighthouses can be found at harbor entrances, and confusing. To aid boaters with navigation and prominent headlands, isolated danger areas, and warn of hazards, the USCG and the state and along the coast.
  • Page 35 Responsibilities and Safety Warning Markers DIVERS FLAG ALPHA FLAG DISTRESS FLAG USED BY WORLDWIDE INDICATES RECREATIONAL VESSELS FELLOW DIVERS - ENGAGED BOATER IS IN KC-0260C INDICATES IN DIVING NEED OF DIVER'S OPERATIONS - ASSISTANCE POSITION DOES NOT Navigation markers serve as a means of INDICATE identifying navigable routes, and indicate water DIVER'S...
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  • Page 37: Section 3 - Operating Information

    Operating Information This section is not intended to provide complete NOTICE: A carbon monoxide detector training on all aspects of boat operation. We will not detect other vapors such as strongly recommend that all operators of this gasoline. Cobalt Performance Cruiser seek additional training on boat handling and safety.

  • Page 38: First Time Operation

    Boating Under the Influence Before each outing you should check all safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, PFDs, flares, distress flags, flashlights and engine stop WARNING switch. They should be operable, in good condition, readily visible, and easily accessed. Federal and state law prohibit operating a boat under the influence of alcohol and Fueling other drugs.
  • Page 39 Operating Information 4. Keep accurate records of your fuel After fueling: consumption. A fuel log tracking fuel use over 1. Tighten the fuel fill cap using the fuel cap key. time will help determine average consumption. Wipe up any fuel spillage. 5.

  • Page 40: Getting Underway

    Boarding GETTING UNDERWAY When boarding the boat, always step in. Do not There are many things to consider to make your jump. Avoid stepping on fiberglass or other boating trip safe and enjoyable. You are potentially slippery surfaces. Board one person at responsible for the safety of all passengers, the a time.
  • Page 41 Operating Information ● Operate bilge blowers for at least four minutes ● Stow and secure all equipment. before starting the engines or generator. Pump bilges dry with manual switch. ● Do not overload your boat. ● ● Close all water inlet seacocks. During Operation: If possible, inspect the hull and propellers for ●...
  • Page 42 Instrumentation COB001 1. Fuel Level 9. Depth 2. Tachometer 10. Ignition Switch Panel 3. Speedometer 11. Ignition Safety Switch 4. Engine Synchronizer 12. Main Switch Panel 5. Temperature 13. Radar Panel 6. Voltmeter 14. Generator Control Panel 7. Oil Pressure 15.
  • Page 43 Gauges Speedometer Registers forward speed in miles per hour. Use Your Cobalt 360 Performance Cruiser is equipped this gauge to monitor fuel consumption and with two sets of gauges. The port set is for propeller performance. Since its input is received monitoring operation of the port engine.
  • Page 44 Engine Water Temperature Gauge Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Indicates the water/coolant temperature inside the Measures the pressure of the engine’s lubricating engine. Refer to the propulsion unit operator’s oil. Refer to the propulsion unit operator’s manual manual for normal operating temperature. After for normal operating pressure.

  • Page 45: Ignition Switch Panel

    Operating Information Hour Meter An hour meter for each engine is located within the engine compartment. The hour meter accumulates the operating hours of an engine. ENGINE HOURS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 h Quartz 100 KC-0782 Ignition Switch Panel COB115-1 1.

  • Page 46: Ignition Safety Switch

    12-Volt Accessory Power Receptacle Your Cobalt 360 Boat is equipped with a 12-volt accessory power receptacle. The receptacle provides electricity to operate 12 VDC accessory items. Horn Pushing in the button will activate the horn.
  • Page 47 ACCES SORY CAPT. CALL DOC KING LIGH TS COB042 Each electrical circuit on your Cobalt 360 boat is Aft Bilge Pump equipped with a control switch. This switch manually controls the aft bilge pump. The main switch panel is located on the helm to Navigational Lights the left of the steering wheel.
  • Page 48 Docking Lights This switch operates the docking lights. Docking lights are to be used for docking only. It is illegal to use your docking lights while cruising. Wiper This switch activates the windshield wiper. Exhaust Diverter This switch controls the exhaust direction on the optional exhaust diverter system.

  • Page 49: Generator Control Panel

    Operating Information Radar Panel DISC DISPLAY PRESET MODE GAIN DISPLAY SEEK/ LEVEL SEEK/ LEVEL MUTE DISC SOUND PRESET MULTI RCL-100 ALARM RANGE POINT PAD SPEED POWER POWER ENTER CLEAR MENU COB072 Generator Control Panel COB116 1. Combination GPS/Radar Unit 2. Stereo Remote Control 3.

  • Page 50: Circuit Breaker Panel

    Circuit Breaker Panel STEREO BILGE PUMP AFT HORN NAV. LIGHTS SPOTLIGHT BILGE BLOWER 1 ENGINE HATCH DOCKING LIGHTS 12V RECEPTACLE ACCESSORY SUMP PUMP BILGE PUMP FWD WIPER RADAR BILGE BLOWER 2 TRIM TAB MACERATOR ENGINE COMP. LIGHTS ACCESSORY COCKPIT LIGHTS COB008 The circuit breaker panel is located on the lower port side of the helm.
  • Page 51 Serious electrical system damage could occur. Your Cobalt 360 Performance Cruiser is equipped with three battery switches located under the aft port cockpit seat cushion in the rear of the boat. The battery switch connects one or two batteries to the electrical circuit of an engine or generator.
  • Page 52 Combination Port and Starboard Drive Unit Trim Switch Electronic Control This switch operates both the port and starboard Your Cobalt 360 Performance Cruiser may be drive unit trim together. equipped with an electronic shift/throttle control. This control has an automatic synchronization...
  • Page 53 Operating Information COB144 Air Conditioning/Heating The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system supplies both heating and cooling to the cabin using a heat pump system, and operates on 110 VAC supplied by shore power or the generator. The system controller is located in the panel with the cabin entertainment system.
  • Page 54 Boarding Ladder Bow Sun Pad COB142 1. Holder 2. Strap COB111 Slide the sun pad into the forward holder and The telescoping boarding ladder is covered by the secure with the straps to the two hand rails to hold ladder lid. Lift the ladder lid to access the ladder. the pad in position.
  • Page 55 Operating Information bars. Install bars in notches under the aft end of Carbon Monoxide Detector the cabin cushion. The optional filler cushions are There are two carbon monoxide detectors; one stored under the starboard seat cushion. unit is in the main cabin and another in the mid- berth.
  • Page 56 Cockpit Table Compass To aid in navigation, your Cobalt boat has a compass mounted at the helm. Refer to the compass user’s manual supplied in your owner’s packet for operating information. COB108 COB129 Hot Water Tank Your cockpit table is stored in the generator area The six-gallon hot water heater unit operates in beneath the cockpit floor.
  • Page 57 Operating Information If hydrogen is present, you probably will hear unusual sounds like air escaping through the pipe as water begins to flow. Allow the water to flow until these sounds disappear. Icemaker The icemaker is located under the cockpit galley sink and operates on 110 VAC supplied by shore power, the generator, or the inverter.
  • Page 58 The television is located in the cabin, forward of head, optional in the mid-berth area and operates WARNING on 110 VAC supplied by shore power, the generator, or the inverter. To operate the Do not allow passengers to sit on the two television: stern sundeck pads when the boat is underway.
  • Page 59 Handling Dock and Mooring Lines Starting/Shifting/Steering/Stopping Be sure to use enough fenders to protect your Your Cobalt 360 Performance Cruiser may be boat from damage. Only use good quality double- equipped with a warning system that will sound braided nylon line. Use chafing protectors on the an alarm if an engine problem develops.
  • Page 60 Starting Diesel Engines WARNING WARNING Start the engines with the shift control levers in neutral. Your boat is equipped Operate the blower for at least four with a neutral safety switch which will not minutes each time you start the engines. allow engines to be started unless the In addition, the blower should be operated shift control levers are in the neutral...
  • Page 61 Operating Information 5. Repeat starting procedure for the second Your Cobalt 360 Performance Cruiser is equipped engine. The second engine may be difficult to with a tilt steering wheel. Adjust the tilt position by hear when it starts due to the noise of the first grasping the top of the steering wheel and engine.
  • Page 62 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. COB046C Stopping Gas Engine Stopping Diesel Engines WARNING WARNING Do not use the engine stop switch and...
  • Page 63 Operating Information 5. Turn the ignition keys to OFF position. Proceed slowly. Sound a long blast to alert ● other boaters that you are departing. NOTICE: If any problems are When leaving a mooring, you should already have encountered during the outing, have enough space around the boat to maneuver.
  • Page 64 Docking This maneuver is similar to backing an automobile Follow these guidelines when docking: into a garage or parking space. When approaching a slip: Come to a stop a short distance from the dock, ● then proceed slowly. ● Have fenders, mooring lines and the crew ready.
  • Page 65 Operating Information Basic Maneuvering Load Distribution The performance of your Cobalt 360 boat Techniques depends on load weight and distribution. Wandering is a characteristic of all deep vee hulls Distribute weight evenly, from bow to stern, and at slow speed. There is no cure for wandering, also from port to starboard.
  • Page 66 To use power trim effectively, start with the drive units trimmed in. As the boat planes, increase the angle out. Experience is the best teacher for understanding proper drive trim. Trim Tabs The trim tabs are a separate system in themselves and are not to be used in lieu of the drive unit power trim system.
  • Page 67 Improper use of the trim tabs at high speeds can cause an accident or injury. Twin Engine Operation COB043C Your Cobalt 360 Performance Cruiser has To make sharp and close quarter turns: counter-rotating propulsion units. One unit will turn clockwise and the other unit will turn Slow engine speed to an idle, shift to neutral ●...
  • Page 68 ● Reverse the direction of the propeller on the When operating any boat at high speed, a great side you want to turn. For example, if you want deal of caution must be exercised. This is to turn starboard, shift the starboard engine particularly true during turns.
  • Page 69 Operating Information wheel and the other on the throttles; constant WARNING adjustments are necessary for rapidly changing conditions. Small inputs of throttle and steering • Keep hands, feet, loose clothing and movement are exaggerated at high speeds. Keep hair well clear of the winch and watch well ahead so that you have enough time to rope/chain during operation.
  • Page 70 Do not allow anyone to be Upon removing your Cobalt 360 Performance in line with the tow rope. If the rope Cruiser from the water, leave the drive units in the should break or pull free, a dangerous vertical position until cooling system has drained.
  • Page 71 Operating Information Use caution when handling clear vinyl canvas in Arch Bimini and Enclosure low temperatures to prevent damage from The Arch canvas consists of three parts: the cracking. forward bimini top which covers the helm; the aft bimini top which covers the cockpit; and the Canvas, Curtains and Covers enclosure which encloses the entire cockpit area.
  • Page 72 To remove the forward arms, release tension and Cockpit Tonneau Cover – Optional press slide button on quick release receptacle aft. Reverse procedure to stow canvas. COB140 The cockpit tonneau cover protects the helm and cockpit from damage due to birds, UV light and weather, and is highly recommended to protect COB138 your investment.
  • Page 73 Operating Information Mooring Cover – Optional NOTICE: For long term storage, use the optional mooring cover made of 100% Sharkskin polyester, do not use the bimini, enclosures or tonneau cover for storage longer than a few days. These tops were not designed with enough ventilation for long-term storage and mold/mildew may form.
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  • Page 75: Section 4 - Systems

    Systems Your Cobalt 360 Performance Cruiser is equipped with a variety of major systems to operate the WARNING craft and provide the conveniences you expect Regularly inspect and maintain all systems while on the water. This section describes the to prevent unexpected hazards associated basic operational principles of these systems.
  • Page 76 1. Air Conditioning Unit 2. Cabin Table 3. CD Changer 4. Cabin TV 5. Cabin CO Detector 6. Entertainment Center 7. Air Conditioning Controls 8. Bath Sink 9. Head 10. Fresh Water Level Indicator 11. Waste Tank Level Indicator 12. Cabin Light Switch 13.

  • Page 77: Dimensions

    Systems DIMENSIONS COB087 Beam 10' 6" (3.20 m) Length Overall 36' 0" (11 m) Bridge Clearance w/o Radar 8' 5" (2.46 m) Bridge Clearance w/Radar 9' 6" (3.15 m) Draft, Drive Up 27" (69 cm) Draft, Drive Down 42" (107 cm)

  • Page 78: Doors, Hatches And Stowage

    DOORS, HATCHES AND STOWAGE 1. Deck Hatch 2. Cabin Underseat Storage 3. Cabin Vents 4. A/V Cabinet Storage 5. Head Vanity Storage 6. Cockpit Underseat Storage 7. Fuel Tank Access 8. Cockpit Table Storage 9. Engine Compartment Handle Storage 10. STBD Lounge Underseat Storage 11.

  • Page 79: Deck Plates/Thru-Hulls

    Systems DECK PLATES/THRU-HULLS 15 16 COB088-1 1. Shower Sump Pump 9. Starboard Fuel Tank Vents 17. Port Fuel Tank Vents 2. Head Sink Drain 10. Starboard Fuel Tank Fill 18. Cockpit Sink Drain 19. Cabin Galley Sink Drain 3. Forward Bilge Pump 11.

  • Page 80: Deck Occupancy

    DECK OCCUPANCY COB091 1. Cockpit Door 3. Bow Sun Pad 2. Stern Sundeck Pads 4. Swim Platform WARNING Do not allow passengers to sit in the two stern sundeck pads or on the bow sun pad, or stand on the swim platform when the boat is underway.

  • Page 81: Fuel

    Systems FUEL COB061 1. Starboard Fuel Tank Vents 7. Port Fuel Tank 2. Starboard Fuel Tank 8. Port Fuel Tank Vents 3. Fuel Tank Fill Caps 9. Optional Generator 4. Starboard Engine Fuel Line 10. Generator Fuel/Water Separator 5. Port Engine Fuel Line 11.

  • Page 82: Marine Toilet

    FROM STBD TANK TO STBD ENGINE COB007 1. Starboard Engine Fuel Valve 2. Port Engine Fuel Valve NOTICE: The generator uses fuel from WARNING the starboard tank, but will only operate when the tank is at least 1/4 Your fuel system should be checked before full.
  • Page 83 VacuFlush ® Your Cobalt 360 Performance Cruiser is equipped COB123 with a VacuFlush Head System. In order to use toilet system, turn on the “MAIN”, “HEAD”, and 1. VacuFlush Status Panel “WATER PRESSURE”...

  • Page 84: Piping

    PIPING Fresh Water INDICATE DIRECTION OF FLOW OPTIONAL WATER LINES STANDARD HOT WATER LINES STANDARD COLD WATER LINES COB058 1. Head Sink 6. Icemaker 2. Water Pressure Pump 7. Cockpit Sink 3. Water Heater 8. 35-Gallon Fresh Water Tank 4. Optional Transom Shower 9.
  • Page 85 Systems The fresh water system provides potable (drinkable) water to the sinks, showers, hot water heater, icemaker and cockpit washdowns. Your Cobalt Performance Cruiser is equipped with a 35-gallon capacity water system. The system is operated by a 12 VDC water pump located under the helm station.
  • Page 86 Grey Water (Optional) - Sink and Shower Drain Water Only SINK DRAIN SINK DRAIN WASTE OUT SINK SINK FRESH WATER WASTE TANK SHOWER DRAIN SINK OPTIONAL WATER SINK DRAIN HEAD MACERATOR HEATER LINE SUMP PUMP DRAIN INDICATE DIRECTION OF FLOW GREY WATER OPTION STANDARD WATER LINES COB102...
  • Page 87 Systems Your Cobalt 360 Performance Cruiser contains Raw Water two raw water systems in addition to the engines. One is for the generator, the second is for the air conditioning unit. Each raw water system will have its own thru-hull water intake, seacock and strainer.

  • Page 88: Cabin Distribution Panel

    9. Reversed Polarity Lights 5. DC Voltmeter 10. Indicator Lights Your Cobalt 360 Performance Cruiser is equipped Check the circuit breaker if a particular piece of with two electrical systems: a 12-volt direct current equipment or the boat lights stop working. A...

  • Page 89: Dc Electrical

    ● Switch the DC main circuit breaker to ON position. Indicator light next to the switch will Your Cobalt 360 boat has a 12-volt negative illuminate. ground DC system. The positive wire is hot, and Activate the individual component circuit ●...
  • Page 90 When both shore power cords are plugged in, the AC SOURCE AUXILIARY POWER switch on the WARNING cabin distribution panel is set to SHORE 2 and Plugs and receptacles for different the source selector switch set to SHORE, all AC systems are designed in non- equipment can be operated.
  • Page 91 Systems Your Cobalt Performance Cruiser is equipped with an isolation transformer which isolates shore power from the boat’s AC electrical system, reducing galvanic corrosion and the risk of electrical shock. For further information regarding your shore power system, please consult your Cobalt dealer. The AC portion of the distribution panel receives AC power from the shore power cable, optional generator or optional inverter.
  • Page 92 WARNING If reverse polarity light is activated, immediately disconnect shore power cable. Generator DANGER Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless, odorless and extremely dangerous. All COB119 engines and fuel burning appliances 1. Generator AC Circuit Breaker produce CO as exhaust. Direct and prolonged exposure to CO will cause BRAIN DAMAGE or DEATH.

  • Page 93: Tie Down Locations

    Systems Inverter/Battery Charger TIE DOWN LOCATIONS If an optional inverter/battery charger is installed, it will automatically charge the batteries if connected to shore power and CHARGE is selected on inverter remote panel located above the distribution panel in the cabin. If the remote switch is OFF, the inverter will charge batteries when shore power is available, but will not provide AC power if shore power is...

  • Page 94: Fire Suppression Equipment

    FIRE SUPPRESSION Inspect fire extinguishers for proper charge before operating the boat. EQUIPMENT Your Cobalt 360 Performance Cruiser is equipped WARNING with a portable fire extinguisher, located at the helm. When the fire extinguisher discharge occurs, turn off all engines, bilge blowers A fixed automatic fire extinguisher that uses and electrical system components.

  • Page 95: Scheduled Maintenance And Service

    Troubleshooting and Maintenance This section describes how to care for and Use the checks and maintenance information maintain your Cobalt 360 boat. It also includes a outlined in the section along with service chart that will assist you in finding and correcting...
  • Page 96 Before Each Use CAUTION 1. Test for proper operation of the two carbon monoxide detectors; refer to the carbon Seacock must be in the closed position monoxide detector operator’s manual. before servicing a strainer. 2. Check fluid levels of fresh water tank, waste holding tank and trim tab reservoir.

  • Page 97: Unscheduled Maintenance

    Troubleshooting and Maintenance 1. Test each GFCI outlet circuit breaker feature. Engine/Propulsion/Cooling System Push the test button on each outlet. Power If a problem occurs with your engine, propulsion should be interrupted to all the outlets onboard. unit or the cooling system between the scheduled Press the reset button to restore power.

  • Page 98: Interior/Exterior Care

    The vinyl in your Cobalt has been coated with PreFixx protective finish. It’s designed to be The best way of taking care of your Cobalt 360 cleaned easily, over and over, without showing Performance Cruiser finish is with prevention and signs of wear.
  • Page 99 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Step 2 Cleaners DANGER Solvent-type cleaners to be liberally applied with a Flammable liquids are extremely cloth, damp sponge or fine bristle brush. Rinse cleansed area with fresh water and dry with a dangerous and should be used only in clean cloth.
  • Page 100 Bilge Canvas Keep the bilge area as clean as possible. Use a The boat top and other canvas items supplied on vacuum cleaner to remove debris from the bilge your Cobalt boat are manufactured from top area. Oil and greasy dirt will accumulate over time quality materials to provide you with years of and can be normally removed using soap and trouble free service.
  • Page 101 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Allow the fabric to soak until the bleach has killed Cleaning Clear Vinyl the mildew and the stains can be brushed out with Use a soft cloth; clean with a solution of Ivory or a common kitchen scrub brush. Rinse the fabric Lux™...

  • Page 102: Corrosion Protection

    Arch Maintenance want you to be happy about your choice for years to come. After consulting with our dealers and NOTICE: Improper covering of the boat operators throughout the country, we found that for storage can result in damage to the regular applications of a product called arch’s finish.

  • Page 103: Lifting The Boat

    Troubleshooting and Maintenance Galvanic LIFTING THE BOAT Galvanic corrosion (electrolysis) can result in To prevent structural damage to your Cobalt serious damage to any metal component of your Performance Cruiser, the proper procedure must Cobalt boat that is in the water. Galvanic corrosion be used when lifting your boat.

  • Page 104: Storage/Winterization

    After the boat has been properly positioned on a storage cradle, thoroughly wash the hull, deck and interior compartments. Allow a couple of days of air drying before covering the boat, store all cushions in the open position and open all storage areas.

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting and Maintenance It is very important that both the engine and TROUBLESHOOTING generator fuel systems and their exhaust systems The following chart will assist you in locating and be thoroughly inspected and repaired, if repairing a minor problem. Please have your necessary, before operating the boat.
  • Page 106 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 – check to see that levers are in start or neutral position. Battery condition –...
  • Page 107 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Electrical CAUTION Correct a problem with the electrical system before resetting a circuit breaker. Symptom Possible Cause Electrical component Circuit breaker tripped or in the OFF position – correct the problem and will not function reset; turn circuit breaker on. Dim or no lights Circuit breaker tripped or in the OFF position –...
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  • Page 109: Section 6 - Checklist, Forms And Index

    Checklist, Forms and Index OPERATION QUICK Starting Engines ✓ Operate bilge blowers for at least four minutes REFERENCE before starting the engines or generator. Your safety, the safety of your passengers and ✓ Attach lanyard to the ignition safety switch and other boats are among your responsibilities as operator of the boat.
  • Page 110 ✓ Lock ignition key switch and remove the ignition Stopping the Engines keys. ✓ Slowly bring the throttle levers to the idle position. ✓ Stow and secure all equipment. ✓ Move the shift lever to neutral. ✓ Pump bilges dry with manual switch. ✓...

  • Page 111: Service Log

    Checklist, Forms and Index SERVICE LOG Date Hour Reading Service/Repairs Performed...

  • Page 112: Fuel Log

    FUEL LOG Date Gallons Hours Gallons/Hour Date Gallons Hours Gallons/Hour...

  • Page 113: Float Plan

    Checklist, Forms and Index 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.

  • Page 114: Alphabetical Index

    ALPHABETICAL INDEX Cleaning Agents ............2-5 Cleaning Canvas............5-6 Cleaning Clear Vinyl ..........5-7 12-Volt Accessory Power Receptacle ....3-10 Cleaning Hull/Deck ..........5-4 AC Electrical ............4-15 Cleaning Stainless Steel.......... 5-6 Accessory .............. 3-12 Clear Vinyl..............5-7 Aft Bilge Pump............3-11 CO Poisoning............
  • Page 115 Checklist, Forms and Index Every 50 Hours............5-2 Instrumentation ............3-6 Excessive Noise ............2-4 Insurance ..............2-3 Excessive Noise ............ 2-14 Interior ..............1-7 Exhaust Diverter ............ 3-12 Interior ..............1-8 Exhaust Emissions ..........2-5 Interior/Exterior Care ..........5-4 Exhaust System............
  • Page 116 Preventive Steps............5-6 Stereo/Video ............1-8 Privileged Boats............. 2-16 Stopping Diesel Engines ........3-26 Publications.............. 1-8 Stopping Gas Engine ..........3-26 Qualified Boat Operators........2-14 Stopping the Engines ..........6-2 Quarterly ..............5-3 Storage Cradle............5-9 Radar Panel ............3-13 Storage/Winterization ..........

  • Page 117: Useful Information

    Checklist, Forms and Index USEFUL 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 ________________________________________________________________...
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  • Page 120 Cobalt Boats P.O. Box 29 Neodesha, KS 66757 Phone 800-468-5764 • Fax 316-325-2361 www.cobaltboats.com All Rights Reserved, © 2001 Printed. in U.S.A.

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