Quirks of a new to us 2019 R3 Surf

[ALowe]

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Just spent our first day on the new boat, and it was great day. Only a couple quirks that we need to sort out. The interior lights and those on the tower are not coming on with the dash switch, except the single one your feet at the helm.
The next issue is the kill switch lanyard nearly just falls out. In some rougher chop the key fell out and some quick searching here led me to that solution but it’s is still very loose.
The last one at the moment is the “ghost filling of the ballast tanks while we were anchored. After an hour or so sitting, the rear tanks we can see had filled 1/8-1/4. Is this normal or could it be a leaking pump letting water pass through.
I used the search feature first but if I should modify my terminology to find a solution, just let me know.
Overall we’re really happy with the boat and thankful for the CC to get these questions answered.

[Cctvdc]

I have a 2018 R 7 so it may not be the same, my arch lights are controlled by a switch on the right side at the bottom of the dash. All my interior deck lights work with the switch on the dash. I have spoken to more than one person who had the issue with the lanyard falling out, both said it was replaced under warranty. I don’t know if this helps and Congratulations on your new Cobalt and enjoy !

[ALowe]

The only switch in that location is what seems to be a dimmer switch for the lights. It spins infinitely without a hard stop in either direction.

[Kyboater]

The only switch in that location is what seems to be a dimmer switch for the lights. It spins infinitely without a hard stop in either direction.

If you hold down on that “ dimmer switch” for 10-15 sec or so the lights should come on. Once the lights are on you can change the color and brightness by pressing down briefly and turning the knob. You turn the lights off by holding down for several seconds or until they go out.

Enjoy your R3 Surf!!