Cobalt Boats Forum

By way of an update...

We have been using the boat every few days, leaving the battery in the “ON” position. It’s starting up fine right away.

Have to think we had something on (radio?) that discharged it. We have had no issues for the last month.

Thanks for all the replies.

I’m interested in this as well. Our used R5 did not have seadek on the swim platform. Is there a way to get one with the COBALT logo?

Thanks for the replies.

The boat was purchased used at the end of 2109. It was put in service in 2018 and used for 2 seasons.

I usually keep it in the “ON” position. There is no A or B position, just off, on and dual, I believe.

It starts fine if we remember to turn it off, which sounds will be ...

I tried searching the forum but could not find an answer.

We purchased a used 2018 R5 in September 2019 with about 60 hours on the clock. On several occasions, we would attempt to to start it and the battery(ies) would not start. This was after using the boat just the day before in some cases. They ...

Thanks for the reply. Not looking to hijack this thread, but hopefully responses will help everyone.

We have a 2018 R5 (Volvo penta DP 350), purchased used about 6 weeks ago with about 60hrs. The seller was the original dealer who performed all the scheduled service and maintenance. The boat was ...

I am curious for some advice here as well, since this is our first winter with our 2018 R5. We are in NY.

There is a lot of conflicting info out there even on these boards depending on what model/year the boat is. We plan to remove the batteries as well. But some say take the impeller out, change ...