Cobalt Boats Forum

Hello all,

So been having an issue with vibrations between 1800-2500 RPMs in a 2004 200. Volvo engine, duo prop.

Hit something submerged last year and had boat inspected.

The prop shaft was a little out of tolerance, so that was replaced. Problem was still present, so had props sent out, one ...

TY. Will give it a go.

So my ski locker isn’t draining into bilge. Took a hose a force feed water from both sides, but did not clear blockade. Any tricks or hints to solve the issue?

Thanks in adavance.

Thanks all, going to send it out for refurbishment.

So apparently I’m always at 1800 RPM even when power is off.

Anything in particular to look for or should I send out for repair and if so, any recommendations?

So sadly the problem still persist, thought I had it beat, but apparently not.

Anyone have the actual wiring diagram, ie the shop one?

That’s the one

The cheap way to do it is get one of those continuity testers that beeps and hook it across where the fuse goes and start jostling things around until you hear a tone. The expensive way is to order a new ignition switch, etc, and keep throwing parts at it until the problem goes away. A surprising ...

No easy way to do it, gotta start at one end and work to the opposite end until you find the short. Crappy answer, but electrical fire on a boat is no fun, trust me. You know the two circuits to trace, start at the fuse and work back to the helm.


All answers are appreciated, even if they ...

Did the fuses burn with the key in the run position or start position or do you know? That would help to understand what part of the circuit to troubleshoot. It sounds like you have a wire that was shorted to ground and now that it’s been moved it’s no longer grounded out. Look for chaffed wires ...

akorcovelos wrote: Mon Oct 15, 2018 9:55 pm Welcome from WI/IL boarder, where in IL are you?

Chicago, but boat in Michigan.

Looking for a 2004 200 window latch, the one on the boat is missing the pin on the window frame.

So there I was!

Anyway, was out on the boat having a great time when the boat just flat out quit, no hiccups or anything, just stopped dead in the water. Turning the ignition key had zero effect. All accessories was working on own individual switches, ie nav, bilge, blower.

Got a tow to slip ...

Got her to her new home. Needs a bit of TLC, but pretty darn excited.

And yes, she is going to be stored inside!

Nice ride!