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by Cobaltschus
Wed Jun 16, 2021 1:10 pm
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Service soon .. but no codes.
Replies: 3
Views: 536

Service soon .. but no codes.

Have the 2016 R5 with the 520.
Getting a service soon at start up on the dash. Marina says there is no codes in the system, oil was changed 11 hours ago.

Marina is not sure what or how to reset or what it references since their computer shows no items and says is all good.
Is there a dash reset ...
by Cobaltschus
Tue Nov 10, 2020 12:41 pm
Forum: Member Introduction and Photos
Topic: First Cobalt ... bit of a special
Replies: 13
Views: 2946

Re: First Cobalt ... bit of a special

Enjoying a late season afternoon
by Cobaltschus
Tue Nov 10, 2020 12:29 pm
Forum: Member Introduction and Photos
Topic: New R5 Today
Replies: 25
Views: 6278

Re: New R5 Today

Great colors, Enjoy
by Cobaltschus
Mon Nov 09, 2020 9:51 pm
Forum: R Series
Topic: 2019 R3 review- the first 50 hours
Replies: 29
Views: 9319

Re: 2019 R3 review- the first 50 hours


I have a 2016 with the 300hp VP. I don't have the tower or the RGB lights, but everything else I agree with 100%. The 300vp is pretty quick as noted between 30 and 40 and does a nice job getting out of the hole. In fact, if you crack it at 30 and someone is moving, they will likely lose their ...
by Cobaltschus
Tue Nov 03, 2020 11:40 am
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Dry rot or rubber deterioration?
Replies: 2
Views: 939

Dry rot or rubber deterioration?

Is it normal to see rubber grommet items/caps (like those that are on top of the multiple bolts the engine hatch rests on when closed.
Or O-rings like those on the large tower lock screws (One on each side), To be falling apart on a boat that is only 4.5 years old?

Or is that due to laxed prior ...
by Cobaltschus
Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:39 am
Forum: Member Introduction and Photos
Topic: First Cobalt ... bit of a special
Replies: 13
Views: 2946

First Cobalt ... bit of a special

Got back into boating after years away.
R5 with a specialty motor. 3rd owner. She needs a little TLC during the off season.
Enjoyed the inaugural sunset cruise.
by Cobaltschus
Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:33 am
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: How many Blue Motors ?
Replies: 53
Views: 12619

Re: How many Blue Motors ?

I am the 3rd owner. She need a little TLC.
by Cobaltschus
Wed Oct 21, 2020 3:30 pm
Forum: Mercruiser
Topic: B3 with 4/3 blades . Vs 3/3 blades
Replies: 2
Views: 2318

B3 with 4/3 blades . Vs 3/3 blades

Got back into boating, My old boat was a 20’ Crownline with 350mag on a 3/3 blade B3 set up (60+mph)

My new (to me) boat is a bit of a special. 2016 R5 with 520 B3XR drive. However the props are 4 blade/3 blade (26P)
Have read that merc uses the 4 blade to help lower HP boats plain quicker.

Being ...
by Cobaltschus
Wed Oct 21, 2020 3:04 pm
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: How many Blue Motors ?
Replies: 53
Views: 12619

Re: How many Blue Motors ?

New to owning a cobalt, recently obtained a 2016 R5 with a 520, B3 XR