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1998 COBALT BOATS
INTRODUCTION
Your new Cobalt is a high quality, luxury marine vehicle, designed and built to
provide safe and pleasurable boating. It is manufactured from the finest materials
available, to the highest standards in the industry. Like a fine automobile or aircraft,
given good care, regular service, and proper operation, your Cobalt will deliver
outstanding performance for many years.
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  • Page 1 1998 COBALT BOATS INTRODUCTION Your new Cobalt is a high quality, luxury marine vehicle, designed and built to provide safe and pleasurable boating. It is manufactured from the finest materials available, to the highest standards in the industry. Like a fine automobile or aircraft, given good care, regular service, and proper operation, your Cobalt will deliver outstanding performance for many years.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS 1. E QUIPMENT AND OVERNMENT EGULATIONS Educational Opportunities ......1.1 Safety Equipment and Boating Regulations ... . .1.1 Navigation Lights .
  • Page 4 OBALT OATS Mooring Covers ....... . .4.5 Stowage of the Canvas Top ......4.5 Canvas Maintenance .
  • Page 5 OBALT OATS Extra Battery and Switch ......4.22 Portable Head ........4.22 5.

  • Page 7: Quipment And Overnment Egulations

    QUIPMENT AND OVERNMENT EGULATIONS DUCATIONAL PPORTUNITIES Most boaters can enhance their enjoyment of boating experiences through increased knowledge of safe operation, navigation, and regulation of pleasure boats. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadron, and The American Red Cross offer courses covering a wide range of boating knowledge and skills, Water Safety, First Aid, and CPR.

  • Page 8: Fire Extinguisher

    OVERNMENT EGULATIONS XTINGUISHER All inboard / outboard boats must carry an appropriate portable fire extinguisher in operable condition and accessible location. IFESAVING EVICES All boats must carry one U.S. Coast Guard approved type 1, 2, or 3, wearable, personal flotation device, of the proper size, for each person on board. All boats over 16 feet in length must carry one U.S.

  • Page 9: Marine Safety Standards

    ARINE AFETY TANDARDS The American Boat and Yacht Council, Inc. is an independent organization dedicated to developing and maintaining the highest level of marine equipment safety standards for U.S. boat manufacturers. Working closely with the U.S. Coast Guard and other authorities, the A.B.Y.C. reviews marine equipment and systems, including electrical systems, ventilation, steering, flotation, load capacity, fuel systems, and others that may have impact on your safety.

  • Page 11: Interior /Exterior Care

    NTERIOR XTERIOR INYL NTERIOR PHOLSTERY The vinyl fabric in your Cobalt’s interior has been especially selected to take the tough punishment of the elements and hard usage of an active boater. Avoid sharp objects that may cut or tear your vinyl. The vinyl in your Cobalt has been coated with PreFixx protective finish.
  • Page 12 NTERIOR XTERIOR these cleaning agents are used in the following order. Step 1 cleaners: Nonabrasive household cleaners to be used with a cloth, damp sponge or fine bristle brush. • All-Purpose Spray Cleaner. • Clorox™, Soft Scrub® with bleach. • Household cleaners and bleaches. Rinse cleansed area with fresh water and dry with a clean cloth.

  • Page 13: Dark Storage Areas

    NTERIOR XTERIOR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE USED ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS. AVOID OPEN FLAME OR SPARK. TORAGE REAS Often, when a boat is stored completely covered or in a dark building, the vinyl will darken or become “dingy” looking. If this happens, simply place the boat in direct sunlight for a few hours and the vinyl will brighten up.

  • Page 14: Carpet Care

    NTERIOR XTERIOR ARPET The carpet in your Cobalt is made of the finest materials available. Scrubbing with soapy water will handle most tough jobs. A simple hosing for mild cleanups will bring out that new look. If your Cobalt has snap-in carpet you can remove it and power wash at a coin operated car wash.

  • Page 15: Fiberglass Finish Care

    NTERIOR XTERIOR In summary, the things you can do to protect your canvas items for extended years of enjoyment are: 1. Keep it clean. DO NOT use harsh cleaners. 2. Side curtains and the rear window demand extra care to prevent scratching. Ideally, they should be washed with clear water, preferably hosed off, wiping them with your hand at the same time.

  • Page 16: Stainless Steel Trim And Hardware Care

    NTERIOR XTERIOR applied at the end or the beginning of the season, depending on the type of winter boat storage (covered, enclosed storage facility), and again mid-season. To extend the life of your gelcoat finish, Cobalt recommends the use of marine canvas duck mooring covers totally covering the top deck of the boat for maximum protection.
  • Page 17 NTERIOR XTERIOR 4. Do not clean with acids or bleach. 5. Should you have reason to replace hardware or fasteners, be certain that replacements are correct materials. Consult your dealer for further information. 6. Use of a good “breathable” storage cover will provide additional protection. THESE SOLVENTS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.

  • Page 19: Oat Peration

    PERATION RECTING ONVERTIBLE 1. Remove canvas top assembly from “top storage area”. 2. Attach top bow ends to top mounts on each side of the boat. Use quick disconnect pins. 3. Remove storage boot and unroll canvas top. 4. Open frame and snap front of canvas to windshield. 5.

  • Page 20: Side Curtains & Stern Curtain

    PERATION & S URTAINS TERN URTAIN OPTIONAL 1. Zip the side curtains to the top. 2. Snap curtains to windshield and deck. 3 . Zip the stern curtain to the canvas top, snap the curtain to the deck, starting at the center rear of the curtain and working forward evenly.

  • Page 21: Bimini Top

    PERATION DO NOT OPERATE YOUR COBALT WITH THE STERN CURTAIN OR CAMPER TOP CANVAS COMPLETELY CLOSED. THE COCKPIT MUST BE OPEN TO AVOID CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES AND TO PROVIDE PROPER FUEL COMPARTMENT VENTILATION. EXHAUST FUMES FROM COMBUSTION ENGINES CONTAIN CARBON MONOXIDE. BOATS WITH CANVAS ENCLOSED ARE MORE LIKELY TO COLLECT EXHAUST FUMES.
  • Page 22 PERATION ONNEAU OVER OPTIONAL BOWRIDERS ONLY 1. Open walk-thru doors. 2. Starting at bow and working aft, snap cover to boat. 3. Close windshield center door and snap the canvas to the underside of the door. 4. Install the adjustable tonneau cover pole adjust to “tent” the cover. 5.

  • Page 23: Tonneau Covers

    PERATION OCKPIT ONNEAU OVER OPTIONAL 1. Unroll cover and snap to the deck starting at the center of the windshield. Snap to the forward outside edge of the windshield only. 2. Install tonneau support pole to underside of cover (just in front of rear seat) with snap and adjust pole to approximate height of windshield.

  • Page 24: Canvas Maintenance

    DJUSTMENT AND PERATION Pedestal Mount - all models except 190 The captain’s chairs are adjustable fore and aft and also rotate. There are two large handles under the seat. Turning counter- clockwise loosens the slide mechanism and swivel and clockwise tightens them.

  • Page 25: Motor Box

    PERATION Model 190 The driver’s captain’s chair is adjustable fore and aft and also rotates. There is a large handle on the inboard side of the mechanism that when loosened, allows the seat to slide fore and aft. To rotate the seat assembly, there is a handle on the forward edge of the mechanism that can be lifted.

  • Page 26: Instrument Panels

    PERATION NSTRUMENT ANEL 1. Fuel Gauge - shows approximate amount of fuel remaining in tank. 2. Voltmeter/Dynamo - shows the condition of charge in the battery. It only indicates while the ignition is in the “ON” position. With the engine at idle or not running, it may show as low as 10 to 12 volts.

  • Page 27: Engine Controls

    PERATION 12. Circuit Breakers - Push to reset if necessary. If the button continues to pop out, consult your Authorized Cobalt Dealer. 13. Ignition Key Switch 14. Motor box electric actuator - Controls motor box electrically. If battery is low or disconnected, the motor box can be raised manually.

  • Page 28: Power Trim

    PERATION The following are general instructions: Side mount control The engine will start only in neutral. To move handle from neutral position squeeze the button on the handle. Moving handle forward engages forward gear initially. Continuing forward movement will advance throttle. Moving handle aft engages reverse gear initially.

  • Page 29: Steering System

    PERATION If the lanyard is lost, the switch may be overridden for temporary engine operation but only in emergencies. Contact your Cobalt dealer immediately if a replacement lanyard is needed. If the engine has been shut down with the safety switch, immediately place the control in neutral and restart to prevent internal damage to the engine.

  • Page 30: Warning Label

    PERATION ARNING ABELS Your Cobalt has several warning labels displayed to point out safety hazards. The areas are as follows: Boarding Ladder/Swim Platform DO NOT USE BOARDING LADDER WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING Engine Flame Arrestor WARNING LEAKIN G FU EL FIR E AN D EXPLOSION HAZARD.

  • Page 31: High Speed Operation

    PERATION Windshield Wing, Driver’s Side Cobalt Check List 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?) -- FUEL SYSTEM (Adequate fuel? Leaks? Fumes?) -- BATTERY (Fully charged? Proper water level?)

  • Page 32: Lifting Your Cobalt

    PERATION WAKE JUMPING - YOUR COBALT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR WAKE JUMPING. WHEN CROSSING ANOTHER BOAT’S WAKE, THROTTLE BACK TO PREVENT YOUR BOAT FROM LEAVING THE WATER. WAKE JUMPING IS VERY DANGEROUS. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE BOAT TO RE-ENTER THE WATER ON ITS SIDE, TRANSOM, OR BOW.

  • Page 33: Deck Hatch

    PERATION THE SKI TOW CANNOT BE USED TO LIFT THE BOAT. IT CAN ONLY BE USED FOR WATER SKIING. IT IS NOT STRESSED FOR TOWING ANOTHER BOAT OR FOR PARASAILING. THE TRANSOM MOUNTED EYES SHOULD BE USED FOR PULLING A HEAVIER LOAD. THE STERN DRIVE UNIT HAS MANY SHARP EDGES, ESPECIALLY THE PROPELLER.

  • Page 34: Head Compartment

    PERATION GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN HANDLING GASOLINE! - 23LS, 25LS, 252, 272, 293 EAD COMPARTMENT 1. Make sure the head compartment door assembly is closed and latched while the boat is underway. Do not allow to swing freely. 2.

  • Page 35: Telescoping Anchor Light

    PERATION MAKE SURE THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF BEFORE USING SWIM PLATFORM. ELESCOPING NCHOR IGHT To activate, turn on the navigation light switch. The anchor light will first rise into position, then illuminate. When the light switch is turned off, the light will immediately turn off and, after a 1.5 second computer check, the pole will automatically retract into it’s below-deck storage position.

  • Page 36: Refrigerator

    PERATION EFRIGERATOR The refrigerator receives it’s power from the ship’s electrical system (12 VDC). Inside the refrigerator is the thermostat control. The electrical system must be energized correctly at the 12 VDC/110 VAC control panel. The master 12 VDC switches must be turned on as well as the switch marked refrigerator. 110 VAC O - 293 PERATION...

  • Page 37: Cabin Electric Panel

    PERATION During engine(s) operation, engine coolant (hot water) is circulated through a coil in the water heater, heating the fresh water. Note the hot water system as well as the entire fresh water system in your Cobalt must be winterized for proper storage. - 293 ABIN LECTRIC...

  • Page 38: Air Compressor

    PERATION - 293 OMPRESSOR ONLY Your Cobalt is equipped with an inflation device located in the port side, aft storage locker. This is a 12 VDC system and will operate when the ship’s batteries are turned on. - 293 ATTERY HARGER AND SOLATOR ONLY...

  • Page 39: Waste Water Indicator Gauge

    PERATION not only air-condition the cabin, but also supply heat on cold days. Marine air- conditioning heat pump systems must be winterized for proper storage. (GPS) S , 293 LOBAL OSITIONING ATELLITE YSTEM OPTIONAL ONLY The GPS system in your Cobalt performs many functions. The system can precisely tell you your location, form a trip record, a speed log, and many other functions.

  • Page 40: Trim Tabs

    PERATION OPTIONAL The trim tabs are a separate system in themselves and are not to be used in lieu of the engine power trim system. • Before accelerating, make sure the tabs are both fully raised. • Do not use the tabs until the boat has reached the desired speed and the power trim has been adjusted to the proper setting.

  • Page 41: Stainless Steel

    ROPELLERS ROPELLERS ENERAL Nothing is more important to the proper performance of your boat than the condition of the propeller(s). Even minor damage (often invisible to the naked eye) can adversely affect the boat’s performance. Common symptoms of damage to propellers are a sudden drop in RPM, vibration or sudden loss of speed.

  • Page 42: Pulling Power

    ROPELLERS ULLING OWER If you need extra pulling power, you can obtain this by decreasing the pitch of your propeller(s) by two degrees. This will not endanger the engine or drive unit as long as the manufacturer’s recommended top RPM’s are not exceeded. ROPELLER PPLICATION HART...
  • Page 43 ROPELLERS Merc 5.7L EFI ALpha Throttle-Body 1.47 1.62 14.5 x 19 48-7812040 Merc 5.7L EFI Bravo 1 Throttle-Body 1.65 Merc 5.7L EFI Bravo 3 Throttle-Body 2.20 2.43 Volvo 4.3GL 2 BBL 1.79 1.89 Volvo 4.3GL 2 BBL 2.32 Volvo 4.3GS 4 BBL 1.79 1.89...
  • Page 44 ROPELLERS 22’s Volvo 5.0Gi Throttle-Body 1.60 1.79 14 1/4 x 23 3850303-3 22’s Volvo 5.0Gi Throttle-Body 1.95 2.32 3851496-4 22’s Volvo 5.7GS 2 BBL 1.51 1.60 22’s Volvo 5.7GS 2 BBL 1.95 2.32 3851496-4 22’s Volvo 5.7GSi Throttle-Body 1.43 1.60 22’s Volvo 5.7GSi...
  • Page 45 ROPELLERS 25’s Merc 454 Mag MPI Bravo 3 Multi-Port 1.81 2.20 26’s 48-823667A6/68A6 25’s Merc 502 Mag MPI Bravo 1 Multi-Port 1.50 1.65 14 5/8 x 23 RH 48-13704A45 25’s Merc 502 Mag MPI Bravo 3 Multi-Port 1.81 2.20 28’s 48-823669A6/70A6 25’s Volvo...
  • Page 46 ROPELLERS Merc Twin 350 Mag MPI Bravo 3 Multi-Port 2.00 2.20 28’s 48-823669A6/70A6 Volvo 7.4GI Multi-Port 1.95 2.32 3851494-9 Volvo Twin 4.3GS 4 BBL 1.79 1.89 14 1/4 x 21 RH 3850302-5 Volvo Twin 4.3GS 4 BBL 2.32 3851495-6 Volvo Twin 4.3Gi Throttle-Body 1.79...

  • Page 47: Technical Information

    ECHNICAL NFORMATION NGINE PERATION AINTENANCE ERVICING Included with your owner’s packet is your engine manual(s). This manual was prepared by the engine manufacturer and contains information concerning the operation and care of your engine. Please read this manual thoroughly and become acquainted with this information.
  • Page 48 ECHNICAL NFORMATION ATER YSTEM Consult your Cobalt Dealer for information about this procedure. Hot Water Heater Consult your Cobalt dealer for information about this procedure. Air Conditioning Consult your Cobalt Dealer for information about this procedure. Generator and Muffler Consult your Cobalt Dealer for information about this procedure. Good storage is very important whether indoors or outdoors.

  • Page 49: Fuel Requirements

    These breakers will activate if overloaded and cut power to the switch. To restore power, simply push the breaker button in and release. (Breakers do not require fuse replacement). The 190 breaker panel is located under the dash. USES Some electrical components have in-line fuses in them. Check behind the failed component for the possibility of an in-line fuse if a tripped circuit breaker is not found.

  • Page 50: Lighting/Bulb Replacement

    ECHNICAL NFORMATION IGHTING EPLACEMENT External Lights Bow Light Bulb(s) ....#71 Stern Light Bulb ....#1004 Internal Lights Open Bulb Utility Light .

  • Page 51: Specifications

    ECHNICAL NFORMATION PECIFICATIONS Centerline ..18’6” ..5.64 m Centerline ..23’ 2” ..7.06 m Centerline ..25’ ..7.62 m Beam .

  • Page 53: Warranty Procedure And Owner Responsibility

    ARRANTY ROCEDURE AND WNER ESPONSIBILITY OBALT ARRANTY 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 54 ARRANTY remained the owner of such Cobalt boat. Cobalt Boats shall not be liable for special or consequential damages, such as, but not limited to, damages for cost of replacement goods, or damages for claims of third parties against the purchaser, or damages for loss of profits. To validate this warranty, the original retail purchaser must return the warranty registration card to Cobalt Boats within ten (10) days after purchase of any new Cobalt boat covered by this warranty, and any subsequent owner of a Cobalt boat...

  • Page 55: Extended Powertrain Warranty

    ARRANTY Boats without prior approval from Cobalt Boats on repairs completed by a non- authorized dealership may be denied. XTENDED OWERTRAIN ARRANTY Your Cobalt warranty includes an Extended Limited Powertrain Warranty. Your dealer submitted the necessary forms to implement this warranty. Please read the contract supplied to you by your dealer.

  • Page 57: Trouble Shooting

    ROUBLE HOOTING ’ NGINE WON T START Lack of Fuel - Check fuel. Clogged anti-syphon valve - See Authorized Cobalt Dealer. Clogged fuel tank pick-up - See Authorized Cobalt Dealer. Clogged fuel filter - See Authorized Cobalt Dealer. Plugged fuel line or defective pump. - Fuel pump may be defective. Inspect pump sight glass for fuel leakage from fuel pump.

  • Page 58: Starter Won't Crank

    ROUBLE HOOTING Ignition Safety Switch. - Your Cobalt is equipped with an ignition safety switch located on the lower lip of the dashboard. Make sure the lanyard is installed with the switch holding the lanyard in place. ’ TARTER WON T CRANK ENGINE Ignition switch if inoperative - see Authorized Cobalt Dealer.

  • Page 59: Engine Runs But Boat Makes Little Or No Progress

    ROUBLE HOOTING High tension leads loose or deteriorated - Insure all connections are clean and tight. See Authorized Cobalt dealer. Incorrect firing order - Correct firing order, see engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual. Engine out of time - See Authorized Cobalt Dealer. NGINE RUNS BUT BOAT MAKES LITTLE OR NO PROGRESS Fouled or damaged propeller - Stop and shut off engine.

  • Page 61: Service Record

    ERVICE ECORD EADING ERVICE ERFORMED...
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