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Re: New Owner, mooring cover vs. tonneau snaps?
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 3:40 pm
by Driller
I would choose one or the other. I vote for mooring cover. Mines great. I can get to both sides on my slip, but usually only loosen one side. Just my 2 cents.
Re: New Owner, mooring cover vs. tonneau snaps?
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 4:58 pm
by BrockA25
I have both covers for my 2016 A25, and actually regret getting the snap on cover. The newer style cobalt mooring covers are really nice, highway speed rated and easy to put on and take off, once you get used to it. My snap on cover will also let a little water leak in, and the bugs in easier than the mooring cover. The mooring cover is 65mph behind a truck, in a rain storm kind of tuff...sadly had to learn that one day.
Re: New Owner, mooring cover vs. tonneau snaps?
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 5:07 pm
by Big Block Power
BrockA25 wrote: Sun Apr 28, 2019 4:58 pm
I have both covers for my 2016 A25, and actually regret getting the snap on cover. The newer style cobalt mooring covers are really nice, highway speed rated and easy to put on and take off, once you get used to it. My snap on cover will also let a little water leak in, and the bugs in easier than the mooring cover. The mooring cover is 65mph behind a truck, in a rain storm kind of tuff...sadly had to learn that one day.
Welcome BA25 you need to post in the new member section and introduce yourself and your boat with pics. Some need to hear about what's under the hood and how she performs.
Re: New Owner, mooring cover vs. tonneau snaps?
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 5:19 pm
by AsLan7
BrockA25 wrote: Sun Apr 28, 2019 4:58 pm
I have both covers for my 2016 A25, and actually regret getting the snap on cover. The newer style cobalt mooring covers are really nice, highway speed rated and easy to put on and take off, once you get used to it. My snap on cover will also let a little water leak in, and the bugs in easier than the mooring cover. The mooring cover is 65mph behind a truck, in a rain storm kind of tuff...sadly had to learn that one day.
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Totally agree with BBP above. Let’s see that blue engine beast BrockA25!
So glad you found us. Welcome aboard mate!
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Re: New Owner, mooring cover vs. tonneau snaps?
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 6:10 pm
by BrockA25
Iol...Id love to show pics of it, I have been a longtime Cobalt owner, and a member for a while now, but this site will not let me load a picture from my phone. If you know a trick, let me know.
Re: New Owner, mooring cover vs. tonneau snaps?
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 7:33 pm
by Big Block Power
It says attachments right below the submit button. Then click add files. If you still can't load it because the file is too large just crop it a bit the save it and then it will post. Also take pictures in the landscape mode or they will post upside down or sideways.
Re: New Owner, mooring cover vs. tonneau snaps?
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:12 pm
by AsLan7
BrockA25 wrote: Sun Apr 28, 2019 6:10 pm
Iol...Id love to show pics of it, I have been a longtime Cobalt owner, and a member for a while now, but this site will not let me load a picture from my phone. If you know a trick, let me know.
+ 1 what bbp said.
Also make sure you click on “full editor & preview”.
Then select the “attachment” tab. The rest is self explanatory.
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Re: New Owner, mooring cover vs. tonneau snaps?
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 9:10 pm
by BrockA25
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I will give that a shot, here is a couple quick test pics. Sorry, I didnt want to be rude and hijack the mooring cover thread, so this will be it on this thread. Thanks for the help, hope it works.
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Re: New Owner, mooring cover vs. tonneau snaps?
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 9:16 pm
by cmattj
BrockA25 wrote: Sun Apr 28, 2019 9:10 pm
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I will give that a shot, here is a couple quick test pics. Sorry, I didnt want to be rude and hijack the mooring cover thread, so this will be it on this thread. Thanks for the help, hope it works.
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I forgive the hi jacking. My favorite ! Let’s use the word cover and hear about the performance. Oh and some idle videos now that you mastered this site.!
Awesome combo! I call dibs
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Re: New Owner, mooring cover vs. tonneau snaps?
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 9:18 pm
by Big Block Power
Dam Matt you were fast on that.
Don't worry about hijack that's allowed here. We encourage it. Lol
Sweet. It's Purdy. I can't wait for it to hit the market in 10 years. Lol
Re: New Owner, mooring cover vs. tonneau snaps?
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 9:32 pm
by AsLan7
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Yup, that worked! Great pics showing my favorite color Merc engines.
Thank you for posting those Ba25.
Nice Job.
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Re: New Owner, mooring cover vs. tonneau snaps?
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 9:56 pm
by BrockA25
The mooring cover runs 62gps with the Bravo 1 lower, and 60gps with the Bravo 3 lower, I have had both on it. It has the merc racing X-haust, so its fairly quiet. Will launch and out run most new jet boats with acceleration. Will do the same top speeds with 2 or 10 people on board, it doesnt recognize weight too much. It is my 2nd A series boat, the last one had the merc 8.2HO. The 520 picked up about 6 or 7mph over the 8.2 HO. I stayed with the bravo 3 lower due to water sports. Been a good boat, has about 105hrs on it, and will be for sale at the end of this season. I am moving up to possibly an R7 next season.
Re: New Owner, mooring cover vs. tonneau snaps?
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 10:10 pm
by AsLan7
BrockA25 wrote: Sun Apr 28, 2019 9:56 pm
The mooring cover runs 62gps with the Bravo 1 lower, and 60gps with the Bravo 3 lower, I have had both on it. It has the merc racing X-haust, so its fairly quiet. Will launch and out run most new jet boats with acceleration. Will do the same top speeds with 2 or 10 people on board, it doesnt recognize weight too much. It is my 2nd A series boat, the last one had the merc 8.2HO. The 520 picked up about 6 or 7mph over the 8.2 HO. I stayed with the bravo 3 lower due to water sports. Been a good boat, has about 105hrs on it, and will be for sale at the end of this season. I am moving up to possibly an R7 next season.
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Amazing how high those risers are.
I take it the X exhaust does not have a CC option due to it’s fixed functionality.
Btw, smart move getting the duo prop drive.
Re: New Owner, mooring cover vs. tonneau snaps?
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 10:28 pm
by BrockA25
I wanted CC just like my last boat, but Cobalt and merc racing refused to exhaust thru prop in any way shape or form. They will only exhaust thru hull with mufflers, or the X-haust. Due to noise restrictions, I went with the Xhaust. It exhausts below water off plane, and exhausts downward when up on plane, so not too loud at all. Its not a speed boat, and a heavy model, but handles and runs like a little sporty Seadoo and fun to drive.
Re: New Owner, mooring cover vs. tonneau snaps?
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 10:29 pm
by akorcovelos
First off, get a intro thread going so I can bomb you with performance questions!
Second, on topic, I’m probably one of the only ones here that prefers two piece snap covers. When mooring it is, for me, far easier than any one piece cover to do by yourself, and I’m very motivated to be quick on covering at night as the mosquitos will carry your ass away if you sit too long covering the boat.
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