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- Thu Oct 09, 2025 9:59 am
- Forum: Older Boats and Series
- Topic: 276 upholstery
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15723
Re: 276 upholstery
A buddy of mine was having his redone and the guy doing the work knew exactly what product to use after seeing the seats. From my understanding, Beluga is an industry standard and all manufacturers of Marine vinyl will produce it. It's hard to understand and sad at the same time, that Cobalt does ...
- Wed Oct 08, 2025 8:20 pm
- Forum: Older Boats and Series
- Topic: 276 upholstery
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15723
- Sat Sep 20, 2025 11:06 am
- Forum: Volvo Penta
- Topic: VP 8.1 GXI Trim Tilt
- Replies: 14
- Views: 23208
Re: VP 8.1 GXI Trim Tilt
I am the one that purchased the switch from bruceb58. Just buy the Mercruiser T harness, cut the plug off the Volvo switch and wire it accordingly. The red button will not be used in your application so there will be one spare wire. The Volvo switch is a much nicer looking switch and operates ...
- Fri Sep 19, 2025 9:41 pm
- Forum: Volvo Penta
- Topic: VP 8.1 GXI Trim Tilt
- Replies: 14
- Views: 23208
Re: VP 8.1 GXI Trim Tilt
I am the one that purchased the switch from bruceb58. Just buy the Mercruiser T harness, cut the plug off the Volvo switch and wire it accordingly. The red button will not be used in your application so there will be one spare wire. The Volvo switch is a much nicer looking switch and operates ...
- Fri Sep 12, 2025 8:41 pm
- Forum: Volvo Penta
- Topic: Transom Trim Switch for Volvo
- Replies: 23
- Views: 28899
Re: Transom Trim Switch for Volvo
There is a T harness for the trim switch. I used one from Mercruiser that was plug and play. This link shows a kit and the switch looks just like what comes from the factory. When I added mine I used the Volvo switch shown above, however I had to cut the round plug off and make my own plug that was ...
- Fri Sep 05, 2025 7:37 pm
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Steering Acuator
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11917
Re: Steering Acuator
If you trace the cable to the front there should be a part number on it. Most likely it's a Seastar product but they have been bought out by Dometic. The part numbers are still the same at least 3 years ago they were. I tied a piece of rope on mine and pulled it out so I could order the correct part ...
- Sat Aug 30, 2025 9:13 am
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Flooring / Sea Grass Replacement
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6662
Re: Flooring / Sea Grass Replacement
I went with this company and everything turned out very nice, no complaints.
https://corinthianmarine.com/?srsltid=A ... vw55GNYi3T
I ordered replacement Cobalt snaps from Gordy's Marine so it would look more factory.
https://corinthianmarine.com/?srsltid=A ... vw55GNYi3T
I ordered replacement Cobalt snaps from Gordy's Marine so it would look more factory.
- Sun Jul 27, 2025 10:45 am
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Steering Acuator
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11917
Re: Steering Acuator
Some play is normal.
- Mon Jul 21, 2025 9:11 pm
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Steering Acuator
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11917
Re: Steering Acuator
I would start by disconnecting the actuators and see if the drives turn freely. You should be able to turn them with little effort by hand.
- Wed Jun 18, 2025 8:30 pm
- Forum: Older Boats and Series
- Topic: 2013 262 SD WSS secure starboard bow vent to hull
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7590
Re: 2013 262 SD WSS secure starboard bow vent to hull
A picture would help. Are you referring to the horn grille? If so the horns are attached to a bracket that has threads for those screws. You will most likely need someone on the inside to hold the horns in place to line up the screws.
- Sat May 17, 2025 9:58 am
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Steering Actuator (VP)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1305
Re: Steering Actuator (VP)
Not sure on your specific model, however I replaced mine without pulling the motor. If I were doing it again I would switch to a hydraulic steering system.
- Sun May 11, 2025 11:00 am
- Forum: Member Introduction and Photos
- Topic: Hello from Iowa - 1995 Cobalt 272 BR
- Replies: 12
- Views: 15257
Re: Hello from Iowa - 1995 Cobalt 272 BR
I’ll look into a new cable asap since it is probably the original. Definitely don’t want to be stranded out in the water. Any recommendations on where to source one outside of local boat shops/mechanics?
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It's more than likely a SeaStar (Dometic) product. Id pull the old one out to get the ...
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It's more than likely a SeaStar (Dometic) product. Id pull the old one out to get the ...
- Sat Apr 19, 2025 10:25 am
- Forum: Older Boats and Series
- Topic: Gelcoat match
- Replies: 29
- Views: 11454
Re: Gelcoat match
I know this question was for DEcosse, he gave me some great pointers when I was doing my repairs. Not sure if he's around anymore, I saw that his boat was for sale at one point. The patch paste is all you need for that repair. The instructions say to mix 1oz of material, I would suggest that you mix ...
- Sun Apr 06, 2025 9:49 am
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Boat oxidation
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5185
Re: Boat oxidation
If you do exactly what this guy says, it will turn out with a like new finish on the gel coat. As for the drives, be sure to use Volvo OEM paint as well as Volvo clear coat.
https://www.youtube.com/@Local_Boydidgood
https://www.youtube.com/@Local_Boydidgood
- Thu Feb 20, 2025 7:33 pm
- Forum: Cobalt Boats General
- Topic: Recommendations needed on boat covers
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11616