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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 Powertrain Warranty ............................................................ 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

    255 Owner’s Manual Table of Contents 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 Powertrain Warranty ............
  • Page 2 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 HELM AND INSTRUMENTATION ............3-20 Remote Control(s) ................3-23 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 3 TOOL KIT - OPTIONAL ................3-38 SYSTEMS INTRODUCTION..................4-1 ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS ............4-2 FUEL ROUTING ..................4-3 WATER / PLUMBING ................4-4 FRESH WATER ..................4-4 Water System..................4-5 FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT............4-5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................4-5 CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL..............4-5 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 4 Salt Water .................... 5-6 CANVAS ....................5-7 Cleaning Canvas .................. 5-7 Special Cleaning Problems ..............5-7 OTHER CANVAS COMPONENTS ............5-8 Clear Vinyl “Isinglass” ................5-8 Zippers ....................5-8 Snap Fasteners ..................5-8 WINDSHIELD..................... 5-8 BILGE......................5-8 MARINE GROWTH..................5-8 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 5 Casting Off: ..................7-2 During Operation: ................. 7-2 Returning to Port .................. 7-2 Stopping the Engines ................7-2 After Boating:..................7-2 SERVICE LOG ................... 7-3 FUEL LOG ....................7-4 FLOAT PLAN ..................... 7-5 BOAT INFORMATION ................7-6 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 6 Cuddy Cabin NOTES 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 7: General Information

    Section 1 255 Owner’s Manual General Information 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.

  • Page 8: Certificate Of Limited Warranty

    Cobalt dealer, and/or to and from the Cobalt plant in Neodesha, Kansas, for warranty repairs, shall be at Owner’s expense. Repair of blisters, when authorized by Cobalt, are covered by this warranty, provided the original factory gelcoat surface has not been altered in any way. 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 9 Cobalt boat or by an authorized Cobalt dealer to Cobalt within thirty (30) days after the discovery of the alleged basis for any warranty claim. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    13' 1.44" (4 m) and above, and is largely self-sufficient. Abnormal conditions such as hurricanes are excluded. Such conditions may be encountered on extended voyages, for example across oceans, or inshore when unsheltered from the wind and waves for several hundred nautical miles. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Owner Responsibility/ Warranty Procedure

    Your warranties are transferable. If you sell your Cobalt boat to anyone other than an authorized Cobalt dealer, please call Cobalt Boats for the appropriate warranty transfer information (800-468-5764 or 620-325-2653). If the proper transfer procedures are not followed, future warranty may be denied. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Certifications

    Ultimately, the goal of the program is to improve integrated product quality and customer satisfaction as well as to reduce warranty visits and costs. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Warning Labels

    PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO CO WILL CAUSE BRAIN STORAGE PURPOSES ONLY. DAMAGE OR DEATH. Extended Swim Platform Extended Swim Platform WARNING AVOID OBSTRUCTION OF NAVIGATION LIGHTS AND POSSIBLE COLLISION. REMOVE CANVAS BEFORE USING NAVIGATION OR ANCHOR LIGHTS. Aft Sun Pad Navigation Light COB_0018_A 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 14 Helm CAUTION TO AVOID INJURY, GLASS DOOR MUST BE SECURED IN A CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION WHEN BOAT IS UNDER WAY. USE BOTH TURN LOCKS TO SECURE DOOR. Walk-Through Door/Windshield Engine Compartment Helm Helm (California Only) COB_0019_A 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Publications

    FATHOM – Unit of depth or measure; 1 fathom equals 6 feet. BUNKS – Carpeted trailer hull supports. FENDERS – Objects placed alongside the boat for BURDENED BOAT – Term for the boat that must cushioning. Sometimes called bumpers. “give-way” to boats with the right-of-way. 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 16 TRANSOM – The transverse beam across the NMMA – National Marine Manufacturers stern. Association. TRIM – Fore to aft and side to side balance of the boat when loaded. 1-10 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 17 WAKE – The waves that a boat leaves behind when moving through the water. WATERWAY – A navigable body of water. WINDLASS – An electric winch to raise the anchor. 255 Owner’s Manual 1-11...

  • Page 18: Symbols

    Caution Hour Meter STOP Engine Engine Fuel Grease Height Holding Horn Stop Tank Above Water Tank Ignition Overall Lift Light Navigation Tank Switch Length Point Lights Trim Water Windshield Safety Alert Tabs Tank Wipers Symbol COB_0030_A 1-12 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Specifications

    Capacity, Fuel 73 gallons (276 L) Capacity, Water - optional 10 gallons (37.9 L) Capacity, Weight 2050 lbs. (930 kg) Capacity, Persons 14 Persons * Weights are estimated and can vary from the options and equipment added. 255 Owner’s Manual 1-13...

  • Page 20: Layout

    Circuit Breaker Panel Ignition Safety Switch Ice Chest Ice Chest Cockpit Drains Fuel Fill Battery Switch/ Fire Extinguisher Bilge Pump Out Wakeboard Storage Anchor Light Storage Anchor Light Receptacle Wet Locker Pop-up Ski Tow w/D-Ring COB-0026-A 1-14 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Propeller Application Chart

    3851494 VOLVO 5.7 OSXi 1.96 1.96 F4’S 480461 3851494 VOLVO 8.1 Gi 1.78 1.78 reprop VOLVO 8.1 OSi 1.78 1.78 F7’S 480464 3851497 VOLVO 8.1 GXi 1.78 1.78 F5’S 480462 3851495 ** Standard w/Thru Hull Exhaust 255 Owner’s Manual 1-15...

  • Page 22: Alphabetical Index

    Fire ........2-7 1-16 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 23 Lubrication System ..... 2-4 Prefixx-Coated Nautolex Vinyls ... . 5-2 255 Owner’s Manual 1-17...
  • Page 24 Techniques ......3-12 Tie Down Locations ....3-37 1-18 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Responsibilities And Safety

    Section 2 255 Owner’s Manual Responsibilities and Safety 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 26: Required Safety Equipment

    • Boat hook in operable condition and accessible location. Your • Sun glasses and sun block lotion Cobalt boat is equipped with a portable fire extinguisher and may have a fixed system fire extinguisher. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Recommended Spare Parts

    • Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons the engine compartment. When activated, the • Yacht Clubs blowers exhaust dangerous fumes and intake fresh air through vents. Operate the blowers for at least four minutes before starting the engines. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Electrical Systems

    While operating your boat, frequently check that the control and steering system continue to operate smoothly. Monitor your gauges for signs of abnormal behavior. Beware of any excessive vibration. Refer to Section 3, Before Starting Checklist. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Environmental Considerations

    This label must stay affixed to the boat if it is operated in California. The label identifies your boat is equipped with a California Certified Engine. The label is positioned so it will be at the leading or trailing edge of the state registration numbers. 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 30 There is a tremendous drain on our fishery waste discharge. resources. Over-fishing and pollution have strained the fish population. Do your part by keeping only what you will eat and practice catch-and-release. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Components, Maintenance And Repairs

    If the boat mean the difference between losing and saving a is abandoned, swim up wind, far enough life. to avoid fuel that may spread over the surface of the water. 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 32 If you experience a propulsion, steering or control failure, immediately turn off the engines. Release the anchor to prevent drifting. Try to determine the failure and repair, if possible. Otherwise, call or signal for assistance. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Lifesaving Equipment

    Federal law requires at least one Type I, II, III, or V TYPE III Personal Flotation Device (PFD) for each person on FLOTATION AIDS KC-0042C board or being towed, and at least one Type IV throwable PFD in the boat. 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 34 • A Type V PFD must be worn to be counted toward the minimum carriage requirements. • Special PFDs are available for skiing and other water sports. These PFDs are constructed with materials suitable for high impact falls. 2-10 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 35 Radar Reflectors Radar reflectors allow you to be seen by other vessels’ radar within your area. Mount the reflector as high as possible on the radar arch. 255 Owner’s Manual 2-11...

  • Page 36: Safety

    Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 2-12 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 37 • Stow gear below deck and batten down equipment on deck. • Reduce speed and head for a safe place that you can easily reach. If you lose power, keep the boat headed into the waves by using the anchor. 255 Owner’s Manual 2-13...
  • Page 38 You are required to emit a five-second operating a boat under the influence of blast from your horn or whistle once every minute. alcohol and other drugs. These Additionally, have passengers wear PFDs and regulations are actively enforced. observe for oncoming vessels. 2-14 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 39 Seek medical attention if transom platform while engines are running. necessary. Ventilation Your Cobalt boat may be equipped with carbon monoxide (CO) detector(s), if your boat is a cabin type or built with an enclosed changing area. 255 Owner’s Manual 2-15...
  • Page 40 Operating with high bow angle. Exhausts traveling along obstruction. Exhausts from other vessels in confined areas. Operating at slow speed or while dead in the water. Operating with canvas tops and side curtains in place without ventilation. COB 0033 A 2-16 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 41 Excessive Noise Noise limits are regulated in many areas. Be sure to follow regulations and be courteous. 255 Owner’s Manual 2-17...

  • Page 42: Water Sports Safety

    • Do not use any fuel burning appliances with a transom exhaust port when swimming from the stern swim platform. DANGER Avoid injury or death. Do not practice unsafe water sports. 2-18 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 43 The USCG issued a corrective action. Seek medical SAFETY ALERT on August 28, 2001 which covers attention if necessary. some issues of improper use of the boarding ladder/swim platform. The SAFETY ALERT and portions of the information follow: 255 Owner’s Manual 2-19...

  • Page 44: Navigation

    In general, boats with less maneuverability have right-of-way over more agile craft. You must stay clear of the vessel with right-of-way and pass to his stern. 2-20 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 45 12 O'CLOCK STAND-ON (PRIVILEGED) VESSEL HONK HONK HONK HONK HONK HONK DANGER ZONE GIVE-WAY (BURDENED) VESSEL PASSING PASSING MEETING PORT TO STARBOARD TO HEAD TO PORT STARBOARD HEAD COB_0034_A 4 O'CLOCK COB_0005_A 255 Owner’s Manual 2-21...
  • Page 46 • Pass south or west of RED-TOPPED WHITE buoy. • RED and WHITE VERTICALLY STRIPED buoy indicates boat should pass outside of the buoy (away from shore). 2-22 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 47 BOATS INFORMATION AREA KEEP OUT DO NOT PASS SPECIAL NAVIGATE TO NAVIGATE TO BETWEEN SHORE PURPOSE STARBOARD PORT FACING AND BUOY FACING UPSTREAM UPSTREAM NAVIGATE TO NAVIGATE TO MID-CHANNEL SOUTH OR WEST NORTH OR EAST COB_0036_A 255 Owner’s Manual 2-23...
  • Page 48 Lights, bells and horns are used on buoys for night or poor visibility conditions. Buoys with unique light flashing characteristics are identified on nautical charts with the specific flashing pattern. 2-24 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 49 Most minor Some light structures may be equipped with radio lights are part of a series to mark a channel, river or beacons, radar reflectors and/or signals. harbor. 255 Owner’s Manual 2-25...
  • Page 50 RIGHT OF RANGE LINE ON RANGE LINE COB_0038_A Lighthouses Lighthouses can be found at harbor entrances, prominent headlands, isolated danger areas, and along the coast. These striped or patterned structures have unique flashing characteristics to help identify them. KC-0443C 2-26 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 51 Boaters must also recognize the flag designs which indicate that skin divers are present and keep well clear of the area. KC-0250C Watch for swimmers. Swimming areas may not be marked. Steer clear from the area and remain alert. 255 Owner’s Manual 2-27...
  • Page 52 Section 2 Cuddy Cabin NOTES 2-28 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Operating Information

    Section 3 255 Owner’s Manual Operating Information FIRST TIME OPERATION This section is not intended to provide complete training on all aspects of boat operation. WARNING We strongly recommend that all operators of this Cobalt boat seek additional training on boat Avoid injury or death.

  • Page 54: Fueling

    Practice the One Third Rule: one third to reach the destination, one third to return and one third in reserve. 2. Avoid fueling at night, except under well-lighted conditions. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Launching

    • Be sure the lights, horn, bilge pumps and other To close: electrical equipment are in proper operating condition. Reinstall cap, press and turn clockwise. The fuel cap key is not necessary unless the cap is overtightened. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 56: Boarding

    To prevent injury, make sure the engine is off when swimmers, divers and skiers are boarding. Overloading of passengers, personal equipment and supplies could result in an accident, especially in rough waters. Maintain a balanced load at all times. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Getting Underway

    Immediately have any problem attended to by your authorized Cobalt dealer. • Operate bilge blowers for at least four minutes before starting engines or generators. • Do not overload your boat. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 58: Handling Dock And Mooring Lines

    The forward quarter spring line is fastened to a forward cleat and heads aft. The after bow spring is fastened to a stern cleat and heads forward. 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 59 • TURN OFF ENGINE AND ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WHILE RE-FUELING. 5. Allow the engine to warm up. Check the water temperature gauge to be sure water • TURN OFF ENGINE WHEN SWIMMERS ARE temperature remains within the specified range. NEAR BOAT. 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 60 Refer to Basic Maneuvering, in this section, for Your Cobalt boat is equipped with a tilt steering additional steering information. wheel. Adjust the tilt position by grasping the levers on both sides of the wheel. 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 61 Operating Information 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 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 62 When leaving a mooring, you should already have enough space around the boat to maneuver. Untie from the mooring and move back slowly until you can see it. Proceed slowly while giving the buoy wide clearance. 3-10 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 63 If you must approach the dock downwind or down current, use a slow speed and shallow angle. Be ready to reverse to stop and maintain position. 255 Owner’s Manual 3-11...

  • Page 64: Basic Maneuvering

    If the steering wheel remains in a centered position, the boat will wander back and forth slightly; however, the overall course of the boat will be a straight one. 3-12 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 65 To use power trim effectively, start with the drive unit trimmed in. As the boat planes, increase the angle out. Experience is the best teacher for understanding proper drive trim. 255 Owner’s Manual 3-13...
  • Page 66 Some systems may include indicators to show position of the tabs and drive unit. STARBOARD TAB LOWERED STARBOARD STERN RISES PORT BOW LOWERS COB_0067_A LOWERS STERN RISES HULL WATER IS REDIRECTED CREATING UPWARD FORCE AT STERN COB_0068_A 3-14 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 67 • The propellers should be of the proper pitch to turn the recommended rpm rating for the engine with an average boat load. Refer to your propulsion unit operator’s manual for additional information. 255 Owner’s Manual 3-15...
  • Page 68 An anchor will usually hold best in a mixture of mud and clay or in hard sand. A Danforth anchor is recommended for general boating. For more information on anchors, contact your authorized Cobalt dealer. 3-16 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 69 Do not allow anyone to be in place safety switch in the ON position. line with the tow rope. Press and hold the toggle switch down to pay out sufficient rope/chain to set the anchor. 255 Owner’s Manual 3-17...

  • Page 70: Environmental Considerations

    This will help prevent damage from freezing. Upon removing your Cobalt boat from the water, leave the drive unit in the vertical position until cooling system has drained. Refer to your propulsion unit operator’s manual for additional information regarding winterization. 3-18 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Entertainment System

    For a list of what is standard, or is available for your entertainment system, refer to Standard Equipment or Optional Equipment in this section. 255 Owner’s Manual 3-19...

  • Page 72: Helm And Instrumentation

    Have your authorized Cobalt equipment or lives. Do not jeopardize dealer correct the problem before operating the the safety of you or others to protect engine. your boat. 3-20 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 73 Use this gauge in combination with the trim 12. INTERIOR LIGHTS - This switch provides switches located in the throttle control. illumination within the cockpit. 13. DOCKING LIGHTS (Optional) - This switch operates the docking lights. 255 Owner’s Manual 3-21...
  • Page 74 22. 12 VOLT ACCESSORY POWER RECEPTACLE - Your Cobalt boat is equipped with a 12 volt accessory power receptacle. The receptacle provides electricity to operate 12 VDC accessory items. Limit the accessory to 10 Amps. 3-22 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 75: Remote Control(S)

    Cobalt dealer. levers are for the starboard engine. The controls are arranged with the shift levers (all one size) grouped together and throttle levers (all one size, and larger than the shift levers) grouped together. 255 Owner’s Manual 3-23...
  • Page 76 HOUR METER - An hour meter for each engine is located in the engine ENGINE HOURS compartment. The hour meter accumulates the operating hours of the engine. KC-0782 3-24 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 77: Standard Equipment

    Structure / Safety / Performance Battery Switch - Single 3-31 Composite Transom Fiberglass Cockpit Liner Deck Fiberglass Stringer System Fire Extinguisher, Manual 2-7, 4-5 Ignition Safety Switch 3-22 Kevlar Reinforced Hull Stainless Steel Windshield Braces/Windshield Hook 3-29 Thru-Prop Exhaust 255 Owner’s Manual 3-25...

  • Page 78: Optional Equipment

    Air Compressor w/Holder 3-30 Cabin Pillows Cockpit Heater 3-35 Dinette Table 3-29 Galley Unit Lumbar Support (High Back Captain’s Chairs) Pump Out Porta Potti w/Macerator 3-32 Pump Out Porta Potti 3-32 Rivulet Carpet Upgrade Stainless Steel Foot Tread 3-26 255 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 79 CE Fire Extinguisher, Automatic System Cruise Control (n/a w/big block Mercury engines) 3-31 Fire Extinguisher, Automatic System 2-7, 4-5 Self-Contained Cooling System Stainless Prop Exchange Thru-Hull Exhaust Thru-Hull Exhaust w/Mufflers Tool Kit 3-38 Trim Tabs 3-14 255 Owner’s Manual 3-27...

  • Page 80: Captain's Chair Adjustments And Operation

    DANGER Avoid potential injury or ejection of occupants. Do not stand while driving above engine idle speeds and make sure all passengers are seated and seats are in a locked/secured position when the boat is underway. 3-28 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 81: Volvo Penta Ocean Series Outdrive

    WARNING Avoid injury or death, loss of balance, falling or ejection from boat from sudden movement. Do not occupy this area when the engine(s) are running or the boat is underway. COB_0095_A 255 Owner’s Manual 3-29...

  • Page 82: Air Compressor - Optional

    A carbon monoxide (CO) detector will only detect the presence of carbon monoxide gas at its sensor and will not detect other vapors such as gasoline. Carbon monoxide may be present in other areas. 3-30 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 83: Cruise Control - Optional

    Cruise Control operator’s batteries will end up discharged. manual in your owner’s packet. PERFECTPASS ON/OFF MENU WAKBD 22 . 5 22 . 5 WAKEBOARD PRO COB_0029_A Battery Switch 255 Owner’s Manual 3-31...

  • Page 84: Cuddy Cabin Access Door

    The handle of the seacock (in the closed position) and water. may have to be removed, or disabling the system by other means may be required to avoid a fine. Manually Operated Head 1. Open the inlet water seacock. 3-32 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 85: Electrically Operated Head

    The marine toilet (head) allows you to hold the waste in a holding tank. The waste can then be pumped out through a deck plate fitting marked “WASTE.” 255 Owner’s Manual 3-33...

  • Page 86: Macerator Pump

    2. Move the “Y” valve lever to the down or overboard position. 3. Activate the macerator pump by turning its switch on. 4. Close the macerator discharge seacock and turn macerator pump off after the pumpout is complete. 3-34 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 87: Cockpit Heater - Optional

    (just in front of rear seat) with snap canvas boot. and adjust pole to approximate height of windshield. Some models have two support poles. Make sure the poles are perpendicular to the floor and adjust to “tent” the cover. 255 Owner’s Manual 3-35...

  • Page 88: Bimini Visor - Optional

    D-ring, press down and continue to turn clockwise until it is in its locked position. The dividers in the wet locker can be removed to stow longer items. If the dividers are removed, stow them in a secure location. 3-36 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 89: Tie Down Locations

    The electric motor box assembly is controlled by its switch at the helm. In the event of battery failure or storage, the motor box can be opened manually. 255 Owner’s Manual 3-37...

  • Page 90: Tool Kit - Optional

    Section 3 Cuddy Cabin TOOL KIT - OPTIONAL A tool kit assists you with correcting minor mechanical and electrical problems. For location of the tool kit, refer to Section 1, Layout. 3-38 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 91: Systems

    Section 4 255 Owner’s Manual Systems 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

    Section 4 Cuddy Cabin ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS COB_0027_A 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 93: Fuel Routing

    Systems FUEL ROUTING COB_0025_A 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 94: Water / Plumbing

    Section 4 Cuddy Cabin WATER / PLUMBING FRESH WATER PORTA POTTI FRESH WATER TANK (10 GAL) FLOW COB_0028_A 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 95: Water System

    Avoid injury, death or explosion. Do not open the engine compartment hatch immediately. This will allow oxygen to the fire and flashback can occur. When the fire extinguisher discharge occurs, turn off all engines, bilge blowers and electrical system components. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 96: Fuses

    15 amp (located behind dash) Sump Pump* 5 amp Tank Level Monitor System* 4 amp CO Monitor* 1 amp Head Blower* 3” 5 amp Head Blower* 4” 8 amp *Fuses are located behind the cabin electric panel. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 97: Lighting/Bulb Replacement

    Chrome Courtesy Light (Round) Overhead Console Light GE 912 Dome Light Ice Chest Instrument Lighting Tachometer 194 SF2 Speedometer 194 SD2 Voltmeter 658 S11 Oil Pressure 658 SH2 Temperature 658 SC2 Fuel 658 SC2 Trim 658 SC2 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 98: Battery Connections

    Loose battery connections can cause errant signals to the boat’s electrical system. Read and understand the safety information on or supplied with your battery(ies). Maintain the batteries following the manufacturer’s recommendations. COB_0090_A 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 99: Interior/Exterior Care

    Section 5 255 Owner’s Manual Interior/Exterior Care The best way of taking 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.
  • Page 100 Do not apply water or try to wash a butter, oil or grease spot. Hair oil tonic NOTICE: Do not use saddle Blood soap, cleaning solvents, furniture polish, oils, varnish, Urine abrasive cleaners, soaps or Grape juice ammonia water. Olive oil Chocolate Ketchup Baby oil 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 101: Cabinetry And Wood

    Waterfall Bubinga or Birdseye Maple Dash Your Cobalt boat may be equipped with an optional CARPET Waterfall Buginga or Birdseye Maple Dash. Vacuum the carpet on a regular basis. Use household carpet stain removers and cleaners to clean the carpet. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 102: Deck And Hull

    See your authorized Cobalt dealer for protection to the interior, but will not protect the further information. gelcoat finish. Please check with your authorized Cobalt dealer for more information on the subject. *3M carries a complete line of fiberglass care products. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 103: Corrosion Protection

    Every six months, treat plumbing connections in the galley and head areas. Once a year, apply to hinges, locks and sliding tracks of doors and windows to keep them properly lubricated and functioning smoothly. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 104: Other Areas

    A self-sacrificing anode can be mounted to your Cobalt boat to help prevent damage to metal components from galvanic corrosion. The anode will require frequent inspections. If the anode shows deterioration of 50% or more, it must be replaced for continued protection. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 105: Canvas

    (no more than 100°F). Rinse thoroughly to remove soap. DO NOT USE DETERGENTS. Allow to air dry. Do not store canvas wet or in an unventilated, moist area. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 106: Other Canvas Components

    Use care when starting zipper to prevent damage. the hull to slow growth and prevent gelcoat damage. Consult your authorized Cobalt dealer for recommendations. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 107: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Section 6 255 Owner’s Manual Maintenance and Troubleshooting 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...

  • Page 108: Break-In

    Cobalt dealer for service. Do not • If a hose is leaking or damaged, close the continue to use badly damaged propellers. appropriate seacock. Consult your authorized Using damaged propellers may damage the Cobalt dealer for repairs. drive unit(s) within time. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 109: Every 100 Hours

    Do not operate your boat knowing you have a fuel must be replaced. Refer to the propulsion unit system problem. Upon discovery of a fuel system operator’s manual for additional information. problem, immediately notify your authorized Cobalt dealer for repair. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 110: Water System (If Equipped)

    Mold and mildew may form as a decals, contact your authorized Cobalt dealer to result of the inability of moisture to escape. identify the proper location for slings. Slings may need to be adjusted forward or aft for your particular boat. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 111: Storage/Winterization

    Also, any accessory exhaust systems must be in proper operating condition. DANGER Avoid the risk of fire or explosion. Inspect the fuel system. Failure to inspect the fuel system and allow fuel leaks to go undetected will contribute to a fire or explosion hazard. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 112: Cockpit Heater

    • Disconnect battery cables at the two 5/8 inch cockpit heater hoses from the engine. battery before making checks or Pump antifreeze into one hose until entire heater adjustments around the engines and system is filled. electrical components. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 113: Engine

    Boat overloaded – reduce load. Boat trim – distribute boat load evenly. Improper propeller selection – see your authorized Cobalt dealer. Excessive bilge water – check for excessive water, drain bilge. Boat hull condition – clean if marine growth is present. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 114: Electrical

    Section 6 Cuddy Cabin 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 reset; turn circuit will not function breaker on.

  • Page 115: Reference And Forms

    Section 7 255 Owner’s Manual Reference and Forms OPERATION QUICK • Check generator fuel/water separator. • Open windows, doors and hatches. REFERENCE • Check that no fuel, oil or water is leaking or has Your safety, the safety of your passengers and leaked into the bilge compartment.

  • Page 116: Starting Engines

    Returning to Port the boat. • Come to a stop a short distance from the dock, • Secure lockers, hatches and canvas as then proceed slowly. equipped. • Have your fenders, mooring lines and the crew ready. 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 117: Service Log

    Reference and Forms SERVICE LOG Date Hour Reading Service/Repairs Performed 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 118: Fuel Log

    Section 7 Cuddy Cabin FUEL LOG Gallons/ Gallons/ Date Gallons Hours Date Gallons Hours Hour Hour 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 119: Float Plan

    Radio: Yes Type Freq Destination Est. Time of Arrival Expect to Return By Auto Type License No. Parked If not returned by call the Coast Guard, or (Local Authority). Coast Guard Telephone Number: Local Authority Telephone Number: 255 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 120: Boat Information

    DVD Make and Model Number Serial Number Stereo Make and Model Number Serial Number TV, Cabin Make and Model Number Serial Number TV, Mid-berth Make and Model Number Serial Number Subwoofer Make and Model Number Serial Number 255 Owner’s Manual...

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