1985 cm9

[rayray]

Just bought running condition .Can't say how much you wouldn't believe it.why didnt cobalt spend the few extra $ to put freshwater cooling systems and still don't?

[Big Block Power]

It's Malibu's fault.
Sorry and welcome.
It doesn't exist without pictures.

[cmattj]

Welcome from California, and let’s see some pics of that center console and drivetrain. Slick model.
You can always add closed cooling.


#malibusfault

[AsLan7]

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Hey Rayx2
Welcome to the Cobaltchat forum. So Glad You found us!

Sorry to hear about your Cobalt engine woes. Like the others said, any pics? Where do you boat?

Again welcome aboard mate.

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[Big Block Power]

Just remember it's not Cobalt that Installs closed cooling. That's merc or omc or Volvo or Bobo in the back.
Most engines today are closed cooling.


#malibusfault

[Ytmsn]

Someone bought a boat? What boat?

BTW, I bought a submarine. And a helicopter. And an elephant. But I don't have any pictures. (see how this works)

Welcome to CC anyway!

[rayray]

Here are pics of my 1985 cm9 .helicopter/submarine/elephant that I bought for peanuts! Even has orig booklet that the peanuts/all original purchase paperwork came with boat from dealer.

[Big Block Power]

That's awesome. I think my 1984 cutlass had those same seats
Man I can't wait to see her come back to her glory. Thanks for posting pictures so we know the elephant is real.

[cmattj]

Nice!
Yes looking forward to seeing your results! That’s a creative pole set up for the cover.
Let’s get the nut on the flame arrester.

[AsLan7]

Here are pics of my 1985 cm9 .helicopter/submarine/elephant that I bought for peanuts! Even has orig booklet that the peanuts/all original purchase paperwork came with boat from dealer.

Loce the documentation of this rarer Cobalt for the site. Keep those pics comin’ Rsquared.

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[akorcovelos]

Love the CM layout, so cool. Can’t wait to see the progress!

[Ytmsn]

That is SOO cool! Restoration is going to be fun! Congratulations!

Has the outdrive been replaced or just painted? It looks pretty ean compared to the water stains on the boat.

For cleaning the hull put some toilet bowl cleaner in a spray bottle and spray it on the bottom. Then use a sponge mop and water hose and it'll clean right up.

Buffing will bring those sides back to life big time. Use a coarse compound, then medium, then fine. A final pass with a swirl remover and she'll shine!

[nolaboater99]

Welcome from SE Louisiana. And welcome to "C Series" ownership. The "C"s are very special as I think you will soon realize. I have a 1985 CM23 that is about 90% restored/refurbed. As You will find out the CMs do not have much room under the engine cover for anything additional. I raised the cover on mine about 3 1/2" 20 years ago to accommodate 4" exhaust risers. This allowed room for closed cooling to be added later. They do make some pretty compact units for small block engines.

In looking at your pics the best thing I can say about yours is it's very original meaning....nobody has screwed it up. Yours looks in better shape than mine was when I got it. Keep the pictures coming of your progress, be sure and also join the Cobalt Facebook group and look for your boat on Cobalt's Classic Tuesdays feature. Cobalt Boats likes "C Series" boats.

Shawn

[Lockey14s]

Just bought running condition .Can't say how much you wouldn't believe it.why didnt cobalt spend the few extra $ to put freshwater cooling systems and still don't?

Welcome to the club and glad you snagged a great Cobalt classic. The CM series just make the boat sit so nicely in the water and able to stay on plane at incredibly low speeds. looking forward to seeing the progress!

As far as the closed cooling, Cobalts are geared towards the fresh water lake boater so they didnt really consider corrosion a problem

[rayray]

The fact very interesting find and buy .I love the unique/odd /rare .have well a few more rare ones.fun stuff.just going to leave as is not going to put in ocean for any term few days than flush away with the salt away .nice rhyme too it.