2008 Cobalt 220 Tower Diameter
Posted: Fri May 31, 2019 10:33 am
First, I really appreciate all of the feedback and answered questions from this group. This is my first Cobalt, bought used obviously, and so I'm learning everything for the first time. I was surprised at how unhelpful the owner's manual was, but this forum has been great and I'm happy to have it as a resource. I have a couple of other questions if you guys wouldn't mind:
1. Anyone know the diameter of the tower for this model? It seems to be the factory installed version (pic attached). Obviously I could just measure, but it's at the marina and I'm not and I'm thinking of ordering a wakeboard rack. Any particular recommendations for a rack by the way? My covered slip is only 10ft wide and I'm thinking I'll need to be able to quick release the rack on and off going in and out of the slip to avoid it snagging it on the support poles.
2. I don't know what to call this piece, but the piece of white rubber that runs along the lip of the engine cover towards the cabin, visible with the engine cover raised, that goes along the bottom edge of the engine cover that rests on the deck/bench when closed--maybe the trim, or bumper? Not the black rubber gaskets that line the engine compartment, but the white rubber part attached to the cover edge. Anyway, its come unattached and flops down when I open the cover. I suspect it just needs to be glued back on, but with what? What product should I use for that?
3. Port-side dry storage--the "glove box"--always requires a little fist bump to get it to stay latched. Seems to need a tiny bit of adjustment. Any ideas?
4. Retractable ski pylon always opens nicely, but then puts up a fight to turn back around and go down. Requires lots of wiggling and is frustrating to get it to turn back after its opened and locked into place. I suspect it just needs to be cleaned/lubed. Can I just remove the two screws there and lift the whole assembly out to clean? What should I lube it with?
5. Does anyone have a favorite wakeboard/ski mirror and where do you mount it? I would prefer, I think, to mount it overhead if possible vs. window.
Thanks again all.
1. Anyone know the diameter of the tower for this model? It seems to be the factory installed version (pic attached). Obviously I could just measure, but it's at the marina and I'm not and I'm thinking of ordering a wakeboard rack. Any particular recommendations for a rack by the way? My covered slip is only 10ft wide and I'm thinking I'll need to be able to quick release the rack on and off going in and out of the slip to avoid it snagging it on the support poles.
2. I don't know what to call this piece, but the piece of white rubber that runs along the lip of the engine cover towards the cabin, visible with the engine cover raised, that goes along the bottom edge of the engine cover that rests on the deck/bench when closed--maybe the trim, or bumper? Not the black rubber gaskets that line the engine compartment, but the white rubber part attached to the cover edge. Anyway, its come unattached and flops down when I open the cover. I suspect it just needs to be glued back on, but with what? What product should I use for that?
3. Port-side dry storage--the "glove box"--always requires a little fist bump to get it to stay latched. Seems to need a tiny bit of adjustment. Any ideas?
4. Retractable ski pylon always opens nicely, but then puts up a fight to turn back around and go down. Requires lots of wiggling and is frustrating to get it to turn back after its opened and locked into place. I suspect it just needs to be cleaned/lubed. Can I just remove the two screws there and lift the whole assembly out to clean? What should I lube it with?
5. Does anyone have a favorite wakeboard/ski mirror and where do you mount it? I would prefer, I think, to mount it overhead if possible vs. window.
Thanks again all.