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by tbully
Tue May 12, 2026 9:52 am
Forum: R Series
Topic: Vehicle to tow R8
Replies: 3
Views: 1143

Re: Vehicle to tow R8

You need a 3/4 or 1 ton. I pulled my R7 for a year with a 1/2 ton Yukon Denali. Plenty of power. Upgraded (Brembo) brakes helped. But the few times I had to stop harder than I wished, I could tell that, even with good trailer brakes, the boat was pushing the rear around - not a great feeling ...
by tbully
Mon Apr 27, 2026 7:58 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 2019 Cobalt R7 w/ Trailer
Replies: 7
Views: 9104

Re: 2019 Cobalt R7 w/ Trailer

Hello All -

I couldn't figure out how to edit the main post. I'm dropping this to $125,500.

While still likely high. I think it's a reasonable starting place for discussion. I do think it's a reasonable value given the condition, options, and extras being included.

Looking forward to Michigan ...
by tbully
Thu Apr 09, 2026 4:16 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: 19 R7 Platinum Sound Issues
Replies: 2
Views: 1959

Re: 19 R7 Platinum Sound Issues

Make sure the radio's zone volumes are up. I've stumbled over that a few times.
by tbully
Fri Mar 20, 2026 7:24 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 2019 Cobalt R7 w/ Trailer
Replies: 7
Views: 9104

Re: 2019 Cobalt R7 w/ Trailer

I have been thinking the price is a little too high. Thanks Norris! (Can't wait to get back down there this June! Likely with the boat in-tow! haha!)
by tbully
Thu Mar 19, 2026 1:38 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 2019 Cobalt R7 w/ Trailer
Replies: 7
Views: 9104

Re: 2019 Cobalt R7 w/ Trailer

Shameless bump. Also interested in thoughts about how/where to list this. It’s only here and FB marketplace for now. I tried Boattrader last year and only got bites from brokers.
by tbully
Tue Feb 03, 2026 8:35 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 2019 Cobalt R7 w/ Trailer
Replies: 7
Views: 9104

Re: 2019 Cobalt R7 w/ Trailer


Looks like a really nicely spec'd and maintained boat - good luck with your sale!


Thank you! It really is a beauty and I'm still not sold on selling it. The reality is we use it about 2 weeks out of the (short Michigan) summer as the kids age. We're sad that part of our life is beyond us. I'll ...
by tbully
Sun Feb 01, 2026 2:01 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 2019 Cobalt R7 w/ Trailer
Replies: 7
Views: 9104

2019 Cobalt R7 w/ Trailer

$136,500

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2327051631052000

Hello All -

Nearly every option available! This boat is in excellent condition, and has been carefully maintained with only light use. Everything to get you on the water safely and legally is included! Kids are off to school ...
by tbully
Mon Oct 13, 2025 8:59 am
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Cleaning Strainer for Head - R5
Replies: 3
Views: 7336

Re: Cleaning Strainer for Head - R5

I think I cleaned mine a few years ago by removing the bottom bolts. Two of them are shown in your image.
by tbully
Wed Oct 23, 2024 12:55 pm
Forum: R Series
Topic: Cobalt R3 2020 beep and check engine light
Replies: 15
Views: 24177

Re: Cobalt R3 2020 beep and check engine light

The error was checked for prior to key off. There’s another thread talking about similar failure modes where there was no (user)readable code. My dealer couldn’t find one either but this was a few months after the last event so I wasn’t completely surprised- assuming it’s similar to the automotive ...
by tbully
Wed Oct 23, 2024 10:49 am
Forum: R Series
Topic: Cobalt R3 2020 beep and check engine light
Replies: 15
Views: 24177

Re: Cobalt R3 2020 beep and check engine light

When mine was acting up, it was **usually** under load or acceleration (again, it was not consistent in what kind really) and I could hear a hard-to-explain change in engine noise (perhaps a cylinder dropping for a few seconds?), a very slight power change, then the beep, and then everything back to ...
by tbully
Wed Oct 23, 2024 10:24 am
Forum: R Series
Topic: Cobalt R3 2020 beep and check engine light
Replies: 15
Views: 24177

Re: Cobalt R3 2020 beep and check engine light

I had the same issue earlier this summer. It just stopped after a tank or two of fuel. (I was running last year's fuel still) I'm not sure if that was the issue or not but it's the only thing I changed. I too couldn't read any codes or get it to act up on a regular basis.
by tbully
Fri Jul 26, 2024 11:41 am
Forum: Volvo Penta
Topic: Engine slowed then warning beep
Replies: 10
Views: 15790

Re: Engine slowed then warning beep

I also have an R7 with the 430 and experienced the same issue several weeks back while on vacation (haven't used the boat since). For me, it happened 2-3 times throughout the week. There was no code to be read from the Volvo EVC screen. A simple key off and restart cleared the alert.

Just before ...
by tbully
Tue Jul 09, 2024 9:39 am
Forum: R Series
Topic: VP Throttle Unresponsive
Replies: 4
Views: 1943

Re: VP Throttle Unresponsive

I had this issue early on in my boat's life. Dealer had to replace to throttle assembly. I've seen this a few times on this board. Concerning.
by tbully
Wed Jun 26, 2024 9:57 am
Forum: R Series
Topic: ‘19 R7 Check Engine
Replies: 7
Views: 2835

Re: ‘19 R7 Check Engine



That’s the video I referenced. I hit “ok” from the fault page but nothing happens. Will try again when it sets the next code.

I think I briefly feel a loss of power and a change in the exhaust sound when it happens (only happens for a second or so)

I will also look in to the reader suggested ...
by tbully
Wed Jun 26, 2024 6:51 am
Forum: R Series
Topic: ‘19 R7 Check Engine
Replies: 7
Views: 2835

Re: ‘19 R7 Check Engine

That’s the video I referenced. I hit “ok” from the fault page but nothing happens. Will try again when it sets the next code.

I think I briefly feel a loss of power and a change in the exhaust sound when it happens (only happens for a second or so)

I will also look in to the reader suggested ...