1999 Cobalt 232 restoration

[baktasht]

Finally decided on the table setup for our 232. Side mount arm, so that there's no floor flanges. One mount flange in the rear seating area. And going to put a second mount flange in the bow searing area, that way we can use the table in either place. And got this table in particular so that it has the high lip to keep things from falling off and also very deep cupholders. Will hopefully have time to get the flanges mounted and take photos installed later this week

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[baktasht]

Got it mounted. It is the best table we have had in any boat so far. The big lip on the edges and the deep oversized cupholders make it perfect. Fits even the big fat yeti mugs. And not having a hole in the floor that catches the kids goes is great too.

Here are all the parts used:
* side mount leg including flange here.
* table top here: 
* table flange here: 
* extra mount flange here: 

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[thunder550]

Looks great! Nice work.

[AsLan7]

Looks great! Nice work.

+1...awesome work & documentation!

[Big Block Power]

Looks good. She looks tight to get the base into the base. Where the cushion of the seat is. Great upgrade

[baktasht]

Looks good. She looks tight to get the base into the base. Where the cushion of the seat is. Great upgrade

Has just enough space. Placed it as high as I could and triple checked before drilling holes

[rbranst]

Thank you
Saved me a lot of trial and error

Same here, thank you!

[baktasht]

Thank you
Saved me a lot of trial and error

Same here, thank you!

You got it!

[sming250r]

Took the boat out today to make sure everything worked as planned. Everything's functioning correctly. And I am very impressed with the Garmin striker 4. Functions far beyond my expectations for such an inexpensive unit. I would highly recommend that everybody upgrade to one from the factory cobalt depth and temperature gauges.

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Sorry to bring up an old thread but too much good info in here. I was looking up the striker 4 that you installed. I was looking at them and there seems to be many different options now with different types of transducers. Do you recall what you had in yours? Also I notice you were able to see voltage and a few other pids on the screen. I was thinking I could possibly remove the voltage gauge to free up some space on the dash to mount it similar to the way you have it.

[baktasht]

Took the boat out today to make sure everything worked as planned. Everything's functioning correctly. And I am very impressed with the Garmin striker 4. Functions far beyond my expectations for such an inexpensive unit. I would highly recommend that everybody upgrade to one from the factory cobalt depth and temperature gauges.

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Sorry to bring up an old thread but too much good info in here. I was looking up the striker 4 that you installed. I was looking at them and there seems to be many different options now with different types of transducers. Do you recall what you had in yours? Also I notice you were able to see voltage and a few other pids on the screen. I was thinking I could possibly remove the voltage gauge to free up some space on the dash to mount it similar to the way you have it.

For sure!! Always happy to help. Here is the exact Garmin Striker4 package that I purchased and installed. Looks like it's on sale for $119 on amazon right now: https://amzn.to/3O2VBt5

Yup, it showed the voltage with more accuracy than the factory analog gauge. Also showed GPS speed fairly accurately, along with water temp and depth.

[sming250r]

Hey thanks for the follow up. I saw on your 292 it looked like you had possibly used some starboard to mount the transducer to the transom. Did you use 5200 for that? Any special prep to make that permanent?

Been enjoying watching your YouTube channel as well!

[baktasht]

Hey thanks for the follow up. I saw on your 292 it looked like you had possibly used some starboard to mount the transducer to the transom. Did you use 5200 for that? Any special prep to make that permanent?

Been enjoying watching your YouTube channel as well!

Thanks for watching! I love making those videos, always nice to see they're useful to others.

For the transducer, you mount directly to the fiberglass/gelcoat on the transom. The transducer will come with a bracket and a guideline with measurements of where to mount it. Use some 4200 for mounting, don't use 5200. 5200 is more for mounting permanent things, or things that will see force on them, such as trim tabs. 4200 will seal up just as well but be removable down the line for replacement.

Main things I'd suggest, 1) measure twice, drill once.... and 2) ALWAYS use a countersink after drilling to avoid any gelcoat cracking, and 3) use 4200 in the screw holes before putting the screw in, and also put some on the screw threads before putting it in.

There's probably a hundred different ways/opinions on the right way, this is just what I do.