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by smhgator
Wed Apr 22, 2026 10:52 am
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: New depth sounder 2001 226
Replies: 0
Views: 38

New depth sounder 2001 226

Hello,

I have decided to have the depth sounder on my 2001 226 replaced. Was planning on using a glue in hull type transducer. Can anyone suggest a specific brand/model to use?

TIA
Sean
by smhgator
Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:32 pm
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: Kill switch lanyard for 2001 226
Replies: 5
Views: 741

Re: Kill switch lanyard for 2001 226

That’s great, I very much appreciate all your help! Mystery finally solved!
by smhgator
Sun Jul 16, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: Kill switch lanyard for 2001 226
Replies: 5
Views: 741

Re: Kill switch lanyard for 2001 226

This is the switch

Please let me know what you think
Thanks again
by smhgator
Tue Jul 11, 2023 9:53 pm
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: Kill switch lanyard for 2001 226
Replies: 5
Views: 741

Kill switch lanyard for 2001 226

Hello

I have tried without success to find the appropriate kill switch lanyard for my 5.7 GSI PEFS (serial number 4012037948 if that helps) on my 2001 226.

Can anyone suggest a site to find one, or the part number?

I’m sure it’s something simple but just not having any luck

Thanks in advance
by smhgator
Thu Jun 29, 2023 12:56 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 2007 272
Replies: 12
Views: 3411

Re: 2007 272

really nice
Can you post a pic of the swimstep area?
by smhgator
Wed May 11, 2022 10:50 am
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Hull Cleaner Recommendation for Heavy mineral deposits
Replies: 2
Views: 529

Hull Cleaner Recommendation for Heavy mineral deposits

Hello

My 226 has some heavy mineral deposits on the hull. I had the boat professionally detailed when I bought it. The detailer was able to get off most of it but about 15sq ft of deposits remain. I would like to get the rest off, but am not sure which product to use.
Any suggestions? I have looked ...
by smhgator
Wed Feb 23, 2022 2:17 pm
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: Opinions needed--Moving up from 226--->296
Replies: 3
Views: 684

Opinions needed--Moving up from 226--->296

Hello

We have owned our 01 226 (our first boat) for one season and loved it. We would now like to get something larger so we can bring more friends and family along. I have located a 2009 296 with twin Volvo 5.7s and low hours. It appears to be well maintained. This is for tubing and beach on Lake ...
by smhgator
Wed Sep 01, 2021 10:41 am
Forum: Volvo Penta
Topic: DP Outdrive stuck in Up position-Cause?
Replies: 4
Views: 1394

Re: DP Outdrive stuck in Up position-Cause?

mechanic took a look and both relays were bad, now fixed!
by smhgator
Mon Aug 30, 2021 10:38 am
Forum: Volvo Penta
Topic: DP Outdrive stuck in Up position-Cause?
Replies: 4
Views: 1394

Re: DP Outdrive stuck in Up position-Cause?

Thanks for the info. Marina jumped the pump directly to the battery and was able to get the trim to work. I have pulled it from the water so mechanic can take a a closer look, hope to hear this week the diagnosis. I might just have the assembly replaced given that it is 20 years old now.
by smhgator
Sat Aug 28, 2021 5:24 pm
Forum: Volvo Penta
Topic: DP Outdrive stuck in Up position-Cause?
Replies: 4
Views: 1394

DP Outdrive stuck in Up position-Cause?

Hello

I have a 2001 226 with Vp DP out drive

When docking the boat I must have been pressing the Trim switch to the up position when reaching over the side. When I looked back the trim was all the way up, and when I tried to put it back down nothing happens—-no sound from the trim motor at all. My ...
by smhgator
Wed Jul 28, 2021 9:16 am
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: Mounting a flag on a 226
Replies: 3
Views: 837

Mounting a flag on a 226

Hello

I am looking for ideas on how to mount a flag on my 2001 226

I was thinking of putting a flag mounting base where the stern light is ( we never use the stern light), but the hole is too big for the bases I have found.

I have looked at various options and none seem like they would work ...
by smhgator
Mon Jun 21, 2021 2:04 pm
Forum: Volvo Penta
Topic: Trailering Clips for 5.7 Gsi DP--recommendation
Replies: 1
Views: 713

Trailering Clips for 5.7 Gsi DP--recommendation

Hello

I am looking for trailering clips for my VP 5.7 Gsi DP outdrive.

I found Sierra International 18-9098 but it cannot tell for sure it will fit the DP. The packaging states that it fits the SX drive

Any experience with this?
Thank you in advance
by smhgator
Tue Jun 15, 2021 11:18 am
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: bilge pump
Replies: 12
Views: 4767

Re: bilge pump

Following the thread, thank you for the information

I also have a 226 (01 with 5.7VP)

So all bilge pumps have an automatic float? I believe mine has the original pump. When I flipped the bilge pump switch to the on position it did pump out water for about 3 to 5 seconds. There was very little ...
by smhgator
Tue Jun 08, 2021 9:42 pm
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: 2001 226 stern light replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 1516

Re: 2001 226 stern light replacement

Thanks so much, that’s perfect!