Cobalt Boats 200 Owner's Manual

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We Wish You Safe and Happy Boating!

Your Cobalt boat was built to meet or exceed all applicable boat building standards at the time of manufacture. Your Cobalt boat was inspected and certified prior to introduction, and periodic inspections of this model are conducted in-plant to ensure continued compliance. Cobalt is affiliated with the following organizations for your safety and pleasure.

The American Boat and Yacht Council, Inc. (ABYC) is an independent organization dedicated to developing and maintaining the highest level of marine equipment safety standards for U.S. boat manufacturers. Working closely with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and other authorities, the ABYC reviews marine equipment and systems, including electrical systems, ventilation, steering, flotation, load capacity, fuel system and others that may have an impact on your safety.

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is an independent organization involved in a wide range of activities aimed toward the promotion and improvement of all aspects of boating. Members include manufacturers of boats, engines and marine equipment of all types.

One division of the NMMA provides an inspection and certification program to members. Inspections are performed to the rigid and detailed standards of the USCG and ABYC. Certification requires compliance with all applicable standards and recommendations.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

WELCOME............................................................................................... 1-1

CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................... 1-2

INTRODUCTION...................................................................................... 1-4

Intended Use...................................................................................... 1-4

Craft Design Category........................................................................ 1-4

OWNER RESPONSIBILITY/WARRANTY PROCEDURE ....................... 1-5

Before Operating ................................................................................ 1-5

Warranty Service Requirements ........................................................ 1-5

Extended Service Agreement............................................................. 1-5

If You Sell Your Cobalt Boat............................................................... 1-5

CERTIFICATIONS ................................................................................... 1-6

NMMA ................................................................................................ 1-6

MerCruiser.......................................................................................... 1-6

Volvo Penta ........................................................................................ 1-6

FEATURES/CONSTRUCTION ................................................................ 1-6

Amenities............................................................................................ 1-6

Construction Standards/Certifications ................................................ 1-6

Serial Number Locations .................................................................... 1-6

WARNING LABELS ................................................................................. 1-7

PUBLICATIONS ....................................................................................... 1-9

NAUTICAL TERMS.................................................................................. 1-9

SYMBOLS .............................................................................................. 1-12

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................. 1-13

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200WSS ........................................................................................... 1-13

LAYOUT ................................................................................................. 1-14

PROPELLER APPLICATION CHART ................................................... 1-15

ALPHABETICAL INDEX ........................................................................ 1-16

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RESPONSIBILITIES AND SAFETY

OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................ 2-1

Registration/Documentation............................................................... 2-1

Required Safety Equipment ............................................................... 2-2

Recommended Safety Equipment ..................................................... 2-2

Recommended Spare Parts............................................................... 2-3

Education Opportunities ..................................................................... 2-3

Insurance ........................................................................................... 2-3

BOAT THEORY ....................................................................................... 2-3

Remote Control System ..................................................................... 2-3

Steering System................................................................................. 2-3

Fuel System ....................................................................................... 2-3

Ventilation System ............................................................................. 2-3

Electrical Systems.............................................................................. 2-4

Cooling System .................................................................................. 2-4

Exhaust System ................................................................................. 2-4

Lubrication System............................................................................. 2-4

Seaworthiness Inspection .................................................................. 2-4

Operation Checklist............................................................................ 2-4

Environmental Considerations ........................................................... 2-5

Components, Maintenance and Repairs............................................ 2-7

Emergency Considerations ................................................................ 2-7

Lifesaving Equipment ......................................................................... 2-9

SAFETY ................................................................................................. 2-12

Signal Words/Definitions.................................................................. 2-12

General Safety ................................................................................. 2-12

Water Sports Safety ......................................................................... 2-18

Safety Alert From August 28, 2001: ................................................. 2-20

Navigation ....................................................................................... 2-20

Aids to Navigation ............................................................................ 2-22

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PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................... 3-1

Before You Start................................................................................. 3-1

Fire/Explosion .................................................................................... 3-1

FIRST-TIME OPERATION....................................................................... 3-1

FUEL ........................................................................................................ 3-2

Fuel Requirements............................................................................. 3-2

Fueling ............................................................................................... 3-2

LAUNCHING ............................................................................................ 3-5

Launching Checklist........................................................................... 3-5

On the Water ...................................................................................... 3-5

Boarding ............................................................................................. 3-5

Loading .............................................................................................. 3-5

Shipshape .......................................................................................... 3-5

GETTING UNDERWAY ........................................................................... 3-6

Before Starting Checklist.................................................................... 3-6

Handling Dock and Mooring Lines ..................................................... 3-7

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Starting/Shifting/Steering/Stopping .................................................... 3-7

Basic Maneuvering........................................................................... 3-13

Environmental Considerations ......................................................... 3-19

Entertainment System ...................................................................... 3-20

COBALT INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEM ............................................. 3-21

HELM AND INSTRUMENTATION ......................................................... 3-22

Remote Control(s) ............................................................................ 3-25

3" DIGITAL GAUGE ............................................................................... 3-26

Alarms .............................................................................................. 3-26

STANDARD AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ......................................... 3-28

CAPTAIN’S CHAIR ADJUSTMENTS AND OPERATION ...................... 3-31

EXTENDED SWIM PLATFORM/BOARDING LADDER......................... 3-31

FLIP DOWN SWIM STEP - OPTIONAL................................................. 3-32

Boat in the Water.............................................................................. 3-32

Boat on a Trailer ............................................................................... 3-32

VOLVO PENTA OCEAN SERIES OUTDRIVE ...................................... 3-33

ICE CHEST ............................................................................................ 3-33

COCKPIT DINETTE TABLE - OPTIONAL ............................................. 3-33

BOW CUSHION INSERT - OPTIONAL ................................................. 3-33

AIR COMPRESSOR - OPTIONAL......................................................... 3-34

ANCHOR LIGHT .................................................................................... 3-34

CRUISE CONTROL - OPTIONAL.......................................................... 3-34

BATTERY SWITCH ............................................................................... 3-35

VOLTAGE SENSITIVE RELAY (VSR) - OPTIONAL ............................. 3-35

Features ........................................................................................... 3-35

BOW TONNEAU COVER - OPTIONAL................................................. 3-35

COCKPIT TONNEAU COVER - OPTIONAL ......................................... 3-36

BIMINI TOP - OPTIONAL ...................................................................... 3-36

WHITE DAGGER ARCH W/BIMINI ....................................................... 3-36

SWITCHBLADE OR RAZOR TOWER W/BIMINI................................... 3-36

SKI TOW EYE ........................................................................................ 3-37

TRANSOM TILT SWITCH - OPTIONAL ................................................ 3-37

TIE-DOWN LOCATIONS ....................................................................... 3-38

MOTOR BOX ASSEMBLY..................................................................... 3-38

TOOL KIT - OPTIONAL ......................................................................... 3-39

FLAGPOLE WITH FLAG - OPTIONAL .................................................. 3-39

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SYSTEMS

INTRODUCTION...................................................................................... 4-1

ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS .......................................................... 4-2

FUEL ROUTING ...................................................................................... 4-3

FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT........................................................ 4-4

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ........................................................................... 4-4

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CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL.................................................................... 4-4

FUSES ..................................................................................................... 4-5

LIGHTING/BULB REPLACEMENT .......................................................... 4-6

BATTERY CONNECTIONS ..................................................................... 4-7

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR CARE

VINYL INTERIOR AND UPHOLSTERY................................................... 5-1

Care and Cleaning of Vinyl ................................................................ 5-1

Special Cleaning Problems ................................................................ 5-1

SEA GRASS FLOOR COVERING CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS ........... 5-3

General Maintenance Instructions ..................................................... 5-3

Maintenance Techniques ................................................................... 5-3

Spot and Stain Removal .................................................................... 5-4

CABINETRY AND WOOD ....................................................................... 5-6

Cabinetry ............................................................................................ 5-6

Ebony Woodgrain Dash ..................................................................... 5-6

Teak Swim Platform ........................................................................... 5-6

Cedar ................................................................................................. 5-6

CARPET................................................................................................... 5-6

DECK AND HULL .................................................................................... 5-6

Cleaning Deck and Hull...................................................................... 5-6

Deck and Hull Care ............................................................................ 5-6

STAINLESS STEEL AND CHROME ....................................................... 5-7

Preventive Steps ................................................................................ 5-7

Cleaning Stainless Steel .................................................................... 5-7

CORROSION PROTECTION .................................................................. 5-7

CorrosionX ......................................................................................... 5-7

Topside .............................................................................................. 5-8

Inside the Bulkhead............................................................................ 5-8

Other Areas ........................................................................................ 5-8

Galvanic Corrosion............................................................................. 5-8

Salt Water .......................................................................................... 5-8

CANVAS .................................................................................................. 5-9

Cleaning Canvas................................................................................ 5-9

Special Cleaning Problems ................................................................ 5-9

OTHER CANVAS COMPONENTS ........................................................ 5-10

Clear Vinyl “Isinglass” ...................................................................... 5-10

Zippers ............................................................................................. 5-10

Snap Fasteners................................................................................ 5-10

WINDSHIELD......................................................................................... 5-10

BILGE..................................................................................................... 5-10

MARINE GROWTH ................................................................................ 5-10

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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ...................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule....................................................................... 6-1

Break-In.............................................................................................. 6-2

Before Each Use ................................................................................ 6-2

Every 50 Hours................................................................................... 6-2

Every 100 Hours................................................................................. 6-3

Monthly............................................................................................... 6-3

Quarterly............................................................................................. 6-3

UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE........................................................... 6-3

Engine/Propulsion/Cooling System.................................................... 6-3

Electrical System................................................................................ 6-3

Fuel System ....................................................................................... 6-4

Water System (if equipped)................................................................ 6-4

LIFTING THE BOAT ................................................................................ 6-4

Using Lifting Slings............................................................................. 6-4

Storage Cradle ................................................................................... 6-4

STORAGE/WINTERIZATION .................................................................. 6-5

Reactivating the Boat After Storage ................................................... 6-5

Cockpit Heater.................................................................................... 6-6

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................. 6-6

Engine ................................................................................................ 6-7

Electrical ............................................................................................. 6-8

Plumbing ............................................................................................ 6-8

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REFERENCE AND FORMS

OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE ........................................................ 7-1

Before Launching ............................................................................... 7-1

Pre-Operation..................................................................................... 7-1

Starting Engines................................................................................. 7-2

Casting Off ......................................................................................... 7-2

During Operation................................................................................ 7-2

Returning to Port ................................................................................ 7-2

Stopping the Engines ......................................................................... 7-2

After Boating....................................................................................... 7-2

SERVICE LOG ......................................................................................... 7-3

FUEL LOG ............................................................................................... 7-4

FLOAT PLAN ........................................................................................... 7-5

BOAT INFORMATION ............................................................................. 7-6

WARRANTY TRANSFER FORM............................................................. 7-7

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WELCOME

Dear New Cobalt Owner,

From all of us at the factory and from your authorized Cobalt dealer, thank you for purchasing a Cobalt boat. We greatly appreciate your business and look forward to a long and enjoyable relationship with you as part of the Cobalt family.

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This manual is designed to help you maximize the enjoyment of your Cobalt boat, and to acquaint you with proper operation, care, storage and maintenance of your investment.

Even if you’re a seasoned boater and have previously owned a Cobalt boat, I recommend you take time to read through this Owner’s manual. As you read this manual, please remember that “common sense” and “courtesy” are the most valuable traits you can have to fully enjoy safe boating. It is also to your personal advantage to become well acquainted with the rules and general “know how” of boating.

For service and for assistance, contact your authorized Cobalt dealer. The dealership staff will be happy to answer questions concerning maintenance, warranty or any other operational questions you may have about your Cobalt boat.

All the best in boating,

Pack St. Clair, Chairman and C.E.O.

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CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED WARRANTY

Subject to the terms and conditions in this warranty, Cobalt Boats, LLC, a Delaware limited liability corporation doing business as Cobalt Boats (“Cobalt”), warrants to the original retail purchaser (and any subsequent owner) of a new Cobalt boat purchased from an authorized Cobalt dealer for personal, non-racing and non-commercial use (“Owner”), as follows:

Ten (10) Year Limited Transferable Warranty on Hull and Deck.

including floor, stringers, bulkheads, motor mounts, transom and deck/hull joints of a new Cobalt boat are free from structural defects in material and workmanship under normal, non-racing and non-commercial use for a period of (10) years from the date of delivery to the original retail purchaser.

Three (3) Year Limited Transferable Warranty on Gelcoat Finish, Upholstery, Canvas, Components Not Separately Warranted by the Manufacturer and All Components Manufactured by Cobalt Other Than the Hull and Deck. Cobalt warrants that the gelcoat finish, upholstery, canvas, components not

separately warranted by the manufacturers thereof and all components manufactured by Cobalt with respect to a new Cobalt boat are free from structural defects in material and workmanship under normal, non-racing and non-commercial use for a period of three (3) years from the date of delivery of such Cobalt boat to the original retail purchaser. Because local area operating conditions and customer care have an effect on gelcoat finishes, the gelcoat finish warranty does not include (1) damage or deterioration (i.e.: fading, oxidation, discoloration) due to in-water storage or improper care of the gelcoat surface; or (2) deterioration (i.e.: fading, oxidation, discoloration) to the gelcoat finish of any Cobalt boat with colored (non-white) gelcoat located below the static waterline.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE ABOVE LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IN THE EVENT ANY LAW DOES NOT PERMIT THE DISCLAIMER OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, THEN IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THESE EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

Cobalt warrants that the hull and deck

Exclusions.

time commercially, industrially, for racing or other competition or for revenue producing purposes, and also do not apply to: (1) engines, outdrives, propellers, controls, batteries, or other equipment or accessories which are separately warranted by the manufacturers thereof; (2) engines, outdrives, propellers, controls, trailers, equipment or accessories installed by persons or parties other than Cobalt or an authorized Cobalt dealer; (3) windshield leakage, rainwater leakage, windshield or window damage or breakage; (4) deterioration or damage, fading or shrinkage of upholstery, carpet or canvas; (5) damage related to the alteration or modification of such Cobalt boat with any structurally affecting addition, component or accessory not specifically in accordance with Cobalt’s specifications or offered as an option by Cobalt; (6) damage, deterioration (i.e.: fading, oxidation, corrosion) of surface finishes, vinyls, fabrics, aluminum and stainless steel finishes; (7) damage or failures caused by operation of the Cobalt boat outside of the maximum horsepower specifications recommended by Cobalt; (8) damage or failure related to repairs made by any service provider not approved by Cobalt; (9) damage (i.e.: scratches, fading, oxidation, discoloration) to the gelcoat finish; (10) deterioration (i.e.: fading, oxidation, discoloration) to the gelcoat finish of any Cobalt boat with colored (non-white) gelcoat located below the static waterline; (11) damage or failure related to alteration, modification, misuse, neglect, negligence, accident or failure to provide reasonable care and maintenance of such Cobalt boat.

The above described limited warranties do not apply if such Cobalt boat has been used at any

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Remedies. During the applicable limited warranty period, as set forth above, covered warranty repairs shall be made without charge by an authorized Cobalt dealer or, at the option of Cobalt, by Cobalt at its plant in Neodesha, Kansas or at a facility specifically authorized by Cobalt. All warranty repairs shall be subject to the authorization of factory-trained personnel of Cobalt, whose decision shall be final. Transportation to and from an authorized Cobalt dealer, and/or to and from the Cobalt plant in Neodesha, Kansas, for warranty repairs, shall be at Owner’s expense. Repair of blisters, when authorized by Cobalt, are covered by this warranty, provided the original factory gelcoat surface has not been altered in any way.

The rights and benefits granted under the above described limited warranty extend to (1) the original retail purchaser of a new Cobalt boat, and (2) any owner of such Cobalt boat during the applicable warranty period, commencing with the date of delivery of such Cobalt boat to the original retail purchaser provided that such limited warranty is validated by such subsequent owner, as set forth herein. COBALT’S ONLY

RESPONSIBILITY, AND THE OWNER’S ONLY REMEDY, IS REPAIR AS DESCRIBED IN THIS WARRANTY. COBALT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR SPECIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.

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How to obtain Warranty Service.

purchaser or authorized Cobalt dealer must complete and return the warranty registration card to Cobalt Boats at 1715 N. 8th Street, Neodesha, KS 66757, within ten (10) days after purchase of any new Cobalt boat covered by such limited warranty, and (2) any subsequent owner of a Cobalt boat during the applicable limited warranty period must give written notice of the acquisition of a Cobalt boat to Cobalt within ten (10) days after such purchase. Notification of any warranty claim arising within the applicable warranty period, as set forth above, must be made in writing by the owner of such Cobalt boat or by an authorized Cobalt dealer to Cobalt within thirty (30) days after the discovery of the alleged basis for any warranty claim. The five (5) year extended Service Agreement is administered by a third party. For more information regarding this coverage and obtaining service, refer to the Extended Service Agreement booklet in your boat bag. All warranties, Cobalt and Extended Service are transferable and transfer fees are applicable.

To validate the above described limited warranty, (1) the original retail

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This manual was created following International Organization for Standards (ISO) 10240:2004 as a guideline. Not all information to conform to the standards set forth by ISO can be included in this manual without certain manufacturer’s consent of the equipment included on your boat.

This owner’s manual contains information that is necessary to run the boat properly, safety topics, and operation and maintenance hints.

Even if everything has been planned and designed for the safety of the boat and its users, boating is highly dependent on the weather conditions, the sea state, and the experience and physical shape of the crew, and one can never ensure full safety. It is your responsibility as the owner or user to know the boat’s equipment, its capabilities and the boat’s intended use.

The specific information on the operation of the equipment and systems your boat is supplied with or fitted with should be supplied by that manufacturer. Read, understand and keep all the information supplied, and familiarize yourself and all users with the boat before you put it into use.

All persons should wear a suitable life preserver/personal flotation device when on deck. In some countries it is a legal requirement to wear a suitable life preserver/personal flotation device that complies with those countries’ regulations at all times.

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Avoid serious injury or death.

• Children, disabled people and non-swimmers should wear a personal flotation device at all times. Children and non-swimmers need special instruction in the use of life preservers. Inform all passengers on the proper use of personal flotation devices and of the location of safety equipment, man overboard recovery equipment, and the location and deployment of the ladder.

• Avoid contact with any running machinery moving parts, such as an engine, generator or propeller. Contact can result in loss of body parts, strangulation, burns and/or severe loss of blood. Keep all machinery guards in place when machinery is operating.

Intended Use

Your Cobalt boat is intended for use as a pleasure and sport craft.

Craft Design Category

Significant Wave Height – is the mean height of the highest one-third of the waves, which approximately corresponds to the wave height estimated by an experienced observer. Some waves will be double this height.

OCEAN – Category A

Craft designed to operate in winds that may exceed wind Beaufort force 8 and in significant wave heights of 13' 1.44" (4 m) and above, and is largely self-sufficient. Abnormal conditions such as hurricanes are excluded. Such conditions may be encountered on extended voyages, for example across oceans, or inshore when unsheltered from the wind and waves for several hundred nautical miles.

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OFFSHORE – Category B

Craft designed to operate in winds up to Beaufort force 8 and the associated wave heights and in significant wave heights up to 13' 1.44" (4 m). Such conditions may be encountered on offshore voyages of sufficient length, or on coastal waters when unsheltered from the wind and waves for several dozens of nautical miles. These conditions may also be experienced on inland seas of sufficient size for the wave height to be generated.

INSHORE – Category C

Craft designed to operate in winds up to Beaufort force 6 and the associated wave heights and significant wave heights up to 6' 6.7" (2 m). Such conditions may be encountered in exposed inland waters, in estuaries and in coastal waters in moderate weather conditions.

SHELTERED WATERS – Category D

Craft designed to operate in winds up to Beaufort force 4 and the associated wave heights (occasional maximum waves of 1' 7.7" [0.5 m] height). Such conditions may be encountered in sheltered inland waters, and in coastal waters in fine weather.

OWNER RESPONSIBILITY/ WARRANTY PROCEDURE

Before Operating

Before operating your new Cobalt boat, it is necessary that you read and understand this manual. Also, take the time to read the other component manuals supplied to you in your owner’s packet.

Warranty Service Requirements

All Cobalt warranty service must be completed by an authorized Cobalt dealer. If you are not able to return your boat to your selling dealership, you must contact him so he may assist you in coordinating the warranty repairs. Any claims against Cobalt Boats without prior approval from Cobalt Boats on repairs completed by an unauthorized dealership may be denied.

Extended Service Agreement

With your Cobalt purchase, an Extended Limited Service Agreement is included. Your dealer submitted the necessary forms to implement this coverage. Please read the Extended Service Agreement supplied to you in your boat bag for specific coverages and exclusions.

It is important your Cobalt boat is serviced per the engine manufacturer’s recommended instructions. You must keep, in your possession, records of all service performed should the extended service coverages be needed. This is to prove the required maintenance has been performed. Be sure to collect receipts for work performed and make an entry in the Service Log in the back of this manual.

If you have any questions referencing your Extended Service Agreement, please contact your authorized Cobalt dealer.

If You Sell Your Cobalt Boat

Your warranties are transferable. If you sell your Cobalt boat to anyone other than an authorized Cobalt dealer, please refer to the Warranty Transfer Form on the last page of this manual. If the proper transfer procedures are not followed, future warranty may be denied.

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CERTIFICATIONS

NMMA

Cobalt Boats is a member of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). This independent organization’s members include boat, engine and marine equipment manufacturers that are focused on the improvement and safety of boating.

Your new Cobalt boat is NMMA certified. An NMMA certification not only satisfies the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) regulations but also the more rigorous equipment and system standards based on those established by the American Boat and Yacht Council, Inc. (ABYC).Your Cobalt boat meets or exceeds NMMA safety-based certifications.

Cobalt Boats has made a significant contribution to the boating industry by successfully completing the Mercury MerCruiser certification program and the Volvo Penta Certified OEM Program.

MerCruiser

The MerCruiser Program partners boat builders with MerCruiser to improve product quality and enhance boating-enthusiast satisfaction. The certification program is designed to review all facets of manufacturing and installation processes and to identify opportunities to implement Lean Six Sigma processes and training programs. Key areas of focus include assembly and component specifications, propulsion-installation processes and industry-standard end-of-line test procedures.

Volvo Penta

propulsion-installation quality

FEATURES/CONSTRUCTION

Amenities

Your Cobalt boat incorporates classic styling with the long, clean lines that have defined Cobalt design for over 40 years.

Performance features include a hand-laid reinforced Kevlar with an all-fiberglass stringer system and AME 1000 vinylester resins used on the deck and hull for superior strength, toughness and weight savings.

Construction Standards/Certifications

A Warranty Statement explaining terms and conditions is supplied in this section. Please familiarize yourself with this statement. Failure to follow operating instructions and proper maintenance can void the warranty.

Construction Standards detailing industry standards followed in building your Cobalt boat are explained in this section. Please contact your authorized Cobalt dealer for additional construction information.

Serial Number Locations

Your Cobalt boat, its engines and propulsion units, and other equipment onboard will have a serial number for identification. It is a good practice to prepare a list of all serial number items and store it in a safe place other than onboard the boat. A page is supplied at the end of this manual for this purpose. Please refer to the equipment operator’s manuals supplied in your owner’s packet for location of serial numbers.

The Volvo Penta Program requires the boat builder commitment to follow the established training requirements, installation procedures and documentation processes throughout the engine installation and testing process. Ultimately, the goal of the program is to improve integrated product quality and customer satisfaction as well as to reduce warranty visits and costs.

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Gasoline vapors can explode

Before starting engine:

• Check engine compartment for gasoline or vapors.

• Operate blower for 4 minutes.

Run blower below cruising speed

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CARBON MONOXIDE IS COLORLESS, ODORLESS AND

DANGEROUS. ALL GASOLINE POWERED ENGINES AND

GENERATORS EXHAUST CARBON MONOXIDE (CO).

DIRECT AND PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO CO WILL

CAUSE BRAIN DAMAGE OR DEATH. SIGNS OF EXPOSURE

TO CO INCLUDE NAUSEA, DIZZINESS AND DROWSINESS.

Keep Cabin and cockpit Areas Well Ventilated.

Avoid Blockage of Exhaus t Outlets.

See Owner’s Manual for More Details .

WARNING

PROPELLER LOCATED BEHIND THIS BOAT. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR FATALITY. DO NOT APPROACH OR USE LADDER AND PLATFORM WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.

WARNING

LEAKING FUEL IS A FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD. INSPECT SYSTEM REGULARY. EXAMINE FUEL SYSTEM FOR LEAKS OR CORROSION AT LEAST ANNUALLY.

NMMA 1990/NO.200

WARNING

Carbon monoxide will cause brain damage or death.

Ventilation is not provided.

DO NOT OCCUPY THIS AREA AT-ANY TIME

WARNING

DO NOT OCCUPY EXTENDED SWIM PLATFORM WHILE

ENGINE IS RUNNING OR ENGAGED. PROPELLER

CONTACT MAY CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR FATALITY.

ALL GASOLINE POWERED ENGINES PRODUCE

CARBON MONOXIDE (CO). CO IS COLORLESS,

ODORLESS, AND DANGEROUS. DIRECT AND

PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO CO WILL CAUSE BRAIN

DAMAGE OR DEATH.

WARNING

EXTENDED SWIM PLATFORM MUST BE

ATTACHED WHILE BOAT IS IN USE TO AVOID

POSSIBLE INJURY OR DROWNING. SWIM

LADDER IS ATTACHED TO THE PLATFORM.

REMOVABLE FEATURE IS FOR BOAT

STORAGE PURPOSES ONLY.

WARNING

AVOID OBSTRUCTION OF NAVIGATION

LIGHTS AND POSSIBLE COLLISION. REMOVE CANVAS

BEFORE USING NAVIGATION OR ANCHOR LIGHTS.

Transom of Boat

Helm

Engine Compartment

Extended Swim Platform Extended Swim Platform

Hydraulic Swim Platform

Helm (U.S. Only)

Navigation LightAft Sun Pad

Unvented Storage Areas

Helm and Cabin

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Transom of Boat

COBALT BOATS “MEET U.S. EPA EVAP

STANDARDS USING CERTIFIED COMPONENTS”

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The warning labels on your Cobalt boat must remain legible. If a label is damaged or you suspect a label is missing, contact your authorized Cobalt dealer for immediate replacement.

There are several labels used to point out hazards. All of these labels shown may not be included on your boat. The general location of the labels is as follows:

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WARNING

Keep hands

and feet away from

drive unit when tilting.

Transom of Boat

Engine Compartment, Generator

WARNING!

SECURE DOOR WHEN CRUISING

DO NOT SIT, STAND, OR PLACE

HEAVY OBJECTS ON DOOR.

KEEP CABIN DOOR CLOSED WHEN

ENGINES OR GENERATOR ARE RUNNING.

CAUSTIC MATERIALS TO CLEAN.

WASH WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER.

To minimize shock and fire hazards:

(1) Turn off the boat’s shore connection switch before connecting or disconnectong short cable (2) Connect shore power cable at the boat first. (3) If polarity warning indicator is activated. immediatly disconnect cable. (4) Disconnect shore power cable at shore outlet first. (5) Close shore power inlet cover tightly.

DO NOT ALTER SHORE POWER

Shore Power Connection

DO NOT USE

Cabin Door

WARNING

CABLE CONNECTORS

CAUTION

UNLOCK & REMOVE

KEY TO AVOID

BREAKING

Cabin Door

For maximum enjoyment and safety, check each of these items BEFORE you start your engine: — DRAIN PLUG (securely in Place?) — LIFE-SAVING DEVICES (One for every person on board?) — STEERING SYSTEM (Working smoothly and properly?) — FUEL SYSTEM (Adequate fuel? Leaks? Fumes?) — BATTERY (Fully charged? Proper water level) — ENGINE (In neutral?) — CAPACITY PLATE (Are you overloaded or overpowered?) — WEATHER CONDITIONS (Safe to go out) — ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (Lights, horn, pump, etc?) — EMERGENCY GEAR (Fire extinguisher, bailer, paddle,anchor and line, signalling device, tool kit, etc?)

— REMAIN SEATED WHILE UNDERWAY — AVOID USING REAR PAD OR SUNDECK WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING — DO NOT USE BOARDING LADDER WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING — TURN OFF ENGINE AND ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WHILE RE-FUELING — TURN OFF ENGINE WHEN SWIMMERS ARE NEAR BOAT

COBALT CHECK LIST

RECOMMENDED SAFETY RULES

Helm

Above Hydraulic Swim Platform Switch

CAUTION

TO AVOID INJURY, GLASS DOOR MUST BE SECURED IN A CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION WHEN BOAT IS UNDER WAY. USE BOTH TURN LOCKS TO SECURE DOOR.

Walk-Through Door/Windshield

CAUTION

FOOT CAN SLIP THROUGH

RUNG CAUSING BODILY

INJURY, CLOSE CABIN DOOR

BEFORE USING FORE DECK

LADDER

Companionway Area

Engine Compartment

Helm

(actual capacity varies by model)

Helm (California Only)

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PUBLICATIONS

Your owner’s packet includes information about onboard systems and equipment furnished by suppliers other than Cobalt Boats. Please refer to these manufacturer’s manuals for additional operation and maintenance instructions not covered in this manual.

NAUTICAL TERMS

ABOARD – On or in the boat.

ABYC – American Boat and Yacht Council, Inc.

AFLOAT – On the water.

AFT – Toward the rear or stern of the boat.

AGROUND – Touching bottom.

AMIDSHIP – Center or middle of the boat.

ANCHOR – (1) An iron casting shaped to grip the

lake bottom to hold the boat. (2) The act of setting the anchor.

CAPACITY PLATE – A plate that provides maximum weight capacity and engine horsepower rating information. It is located in full view of the helm.

CAPSIZE – To turn over.

CAST-OFF – To unfasten mooring lines in

preparation for departure.

CENTER LINE – A lengthwise imaginary line which runs fore and aft with the boat’s keel.

CHINE – The point on a boat where the side intersects (meets) the bottom.

CLEAT – A deck fitting with ears to which lines are fastened.

CONSOLE – Also called helm. The steering wheel area of the boat.

CRANKING BATTERY – The main battery used for engine starting and electrical circuits.

CURRENT – Water moving in a horizontal direction.

ASHORE – On the shore.

ASTERN – Toward the stern.

BAIL – To remove water from the bottom of the

boat with a pump, bucket, sponge, etc.

BEAM – The widest point on the boat.

BEARING – Relative position or direction of an

object from the boat.

BILGE – The lowest interior section of the boat hull.

BOARDING – To enter the boat.

BOUNDARY WATERS – A body of water between

two areas of jurisdiction; i.e., a river between two states.

BOW – The front of the boat.

BULKHEAD – Vertical partition (wall) in a boat.

BUNKS – Carpeted trailer hull supports.

BURDENED BOAT – Term for the boat that must

“give-way” to boats with the right-of-way.

DECK – The open surface on the boat where the passengers walk.

DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES – Special long-running batteries which can be repeatedly discharged and recharged without significant loss of power.

DOLLY WHEEL – A rolling jack assembly at the front of the trailer used for positioning the coupler during trailer hookup.

DRAFT – The depth of the boat below the water line, measured vertically to the lowest part of the hull.

ELECTROLYSIS – The break-up of metals due to the effects of galvanic corrosion.

EPIRB – Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon.

FATHO M – Unit of depth or measure; 1 fathom equals 6 feet.

FENDERS – Objects placed alongside the boat for cushioning. Sometimes called bumpers.

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FORE – Toward the front or bow of the boat. Opposite of aft.

FREEBOARD – The distance from the water to the gunwale.

FUEL SENDING UNIT – The electrical device that is mounted on the outside of a built-in fuel tank and controls the dashboard fuel gauge.

GIVE-WAY BOAT – (1) Term for the boat that must take whatever action necessary to keep well clear of the boat with the right-of-way in meeting or crossing situations. (2) The burdened boat.

GUNWALE – The rail or upper edge of a boat’s side.

HEAD – A marine toilet.

HELM – The steering wheel or command area.

HULL – The body of the boat.

HYPOTHERMIA – A physical condition where the

body loses heat faster than it can produce it.

IN-LINE FUSE – A type of protective fuse located in the power wire of a direct current (DC) circuit usually near the battery.

KEEL – The lowest portion of the boat; extends fore and aft along the boat’s bottom.

LIST – Leaning or tilt of a boat toward the side.

LOA – Length overall.

NO-WAKE SPEED – The speed at which a boat

travels to produce an imperceptible wake.

PFD – Personal flotation device.

PITOT TUBE – See SPEEDOMETER PICKUP

TUBE.

PLANING HULL – A hull designed to lift, thereby reducing friction and increasing efficiency.

PORPOISE – A condition in which the bow bounces up and down caused by trimming the engine too far out.

PORT – (1) The left side of a boat when facing the bow. (2) A destination or harbor.

PRIVILEGED BOAT – Term used for the boat with the right-of-way.

RIGHT-OF-WAY – Term for the boat that has priority in meeting or crossing situations. The stand on or privileged boat.

RULES OF THE ROAD – Regulations for preventing collisions on the water.

SPEEDOMETER PICKUP TUBE – Also called pitot tube. The plastic device that extends below the bottom of the boat. It connects to the speedometer with plastic flexible tubing.

STAND ON BOAT – Term for the boat that must maintain course and speed in meeting or crossing situations. The privileged boat.

MAKING WAY – Making progress through the water.

MARINE CHART – Seagoing maps showing depths, buoys, navigation aids, etc.

MOORING – An anchor, chain, or similar device that holds a boat in one location.

NAVIGATION AID – Recognizable objects on land or sea such as buoys, towers or lights which are used to fix position to identify safe and unsafe waters.

NMMA – National Marine Manufacturers Association.

STARBOARD – The right side of the boat when looking toward the bow.

STERN – The back of the boat.

STOW – To pack the cargo.

SURGE BRAKES – A type of trailer braking system

designed to automatically actuate when the tow vehicle’s brakes are applied.

TRANSDUCER – The unit that sends/receives signals for the depth sounder.

TRANSOM – The transverse beam across the stern.

TRIM – Fore to aft and side to side balance of the boat when loaded.

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UNDERWAY – Boat in motion, i.e., not moored or anchored.

USCG – United States Coast Guard.

VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNAL – A device used to

signal the need for assistance such as flags, lights and flares.

WAKE – The waves that a boat leaves behind when moving through the water.

WATERWAY – A navigable body of water.

WINDLASS – An electric winch to raise the anchor.

NFORMATION

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Light Filter Sling Point Compass Anchor

Lights

Blower Boat

Boat

Profile

Bow

Tr im

Do Not

Use Water

Draft Engine

Caution

Engine

Hour Meter

Engine

Key

Engine

Stop

Engine Fuel

Tank

Grease Height

Above Water

Holding

Tank

Horn

Ignition

Switch

Overall Length

Lift

Point

Light Navigation

Lights

Oil Tank

Tr im

Tabs

Water

Tank

Windshield

Wipers

Safety Alert

Symbol

COB_0030_A

SYMBOLS

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STOP

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SPECIFICATIONS

200

Length Overall w/o Swim Platform 19' 4" (5.89 m)

Length Overall w/Swim Platform 20' 10" (6.35 m) Beam 8' 4" (2.54 m)

Deadrise at Transom 20°

Capacity, Fuel 40 gal (151 L) Capacity, Freshwater 10 gal (38 L)

Bridge Clearance w/o Bimini 3' 11" (1.19 m)

Bridge Clearance w/Tower 6' 10" (2.08 m) Draft, Drive Up 24" (0.61 m)

Draft, Drive Down 37" (0.94 m)

Dry Weight 3500 lbs (1588 kg) Boat Certified Capacity 11 persons

Boat Certified Capacity w/Gear 1515 lbs (687 kg)

200WSS

Length Overall w/o Swim Platform 20' 4'' (6.20 m) Length Overall w/Swim Platform 22' 5'' (6.83 m)

Beam 8' 6'' (2.59 m)

Interior Cockpit Width 89'' (2.26 m) Deadrise at Transom 20°

Capacity, Fuel 40 gal (151 L)

Capacity, Freshwater 10 gal (38 L) Bridge Clearance w/o Bimini 4' 0'' (1.22 m)

Bridge Clearance w/Arch or Tower 7' 7'' (2.31 m)

Draft, Drive Up 24'' (0.61 m) Draft, Drive Down 36'' (0.92 m)

Dry Weight 3850 lbs (1746 kg)

Boat Certified Capacity 12 persons

Boat Certified Capacity w/Gear 1650 lbs (748 kg)

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1. Anchor Locker

2. Bow Storage

3. Fire Extinguisher/Storage

4. Circuit Breaker Panel

5. Ignition Safety Switch

6. Fuel Tank Vent

7. Battery Switch/Storage

8. Fuel Fill

9. Bilge Pump-out

10. Engine Vent

11. Boarding Ladder/Swim Platform

12. Ski Tow

13. Bilge Pump

14. Optional Flagpole Receptacle

15. Navigation Lights

16. Anchor Light Storage

17. Ice Chest/Removable

18. Optional Dinette Table Mount

19. Glove Box/Stereo/12V Outlet

20. Storage/Dockline

21. Ski Locker

22. Fuel Tank/Access

23. Air Compressor/Storage

24. Optional Transom Tilt Switch

25. Optional Stereo Remote

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NFORMATION

MFGR ENGINE DRIVE PHP

MERC 4.3 L MPI & ECT ALPHA 220 MPI 1.62 1.81 14-1/2 x 19 Blk Mx 480084 48-832830A45 14-1/2 x 17 Veng 480091 48-16314A46

MERC 4.3 L MPI & ECT BRAVO 3 220 MPI 2.20 2.43 24 pitch 4 Blade 481228 8M8022420

MERC 5.0 L MPI & ECT ALPHA 260 MPI 1.47 1.62 15 x 17 RH 480085 77344A45 14-1/2 x 17 Veng 480091 48-16314A46

MERC 5.0 L MPI & ECT BRAVO 1 260 MPI 1.65 1.65

MERC 5.0 L MPI & ECT BRAVO 3 260 MPI 2.20 2.43 24 pitch 4 Blade 481228 8M8022420

MERC 350 MAG MPI & ECT ALPHA 300 MPI 1.47 1.62

MERC 350 MAG MPI & ECT BRAVO 1 300 MPI 1.65 1.65 15-1/4 x 19 RH 480168 48-13700A46

MERC 350 MAG MPI & ECT BRAVO 3 300 MPI 2.20 2.43 26 pitch 4 Blade 481230 8M8022440

MERC 377 MAG MPI & ECT BRAVO 1 320 MPI 1.65 1.65

MERC 377 MAG MPI & ECT BRAVO 3 320 MPI 2.20 2.43

VOLVO 4.3 GXi & GXiC SX 225 MPI 1.79 1.89 19 pitch 480342

VOLVO 4.3 GXi & GXiC DP 225 MPI 2.32 2.32 FH6’s 481406 3885842

VOLVO V8-225 DP 225 MPI 2.32 2.32

VOLVO 5.0 GXi & GXiC SX 270 MPI 1.60 1.79 21 pitch 3 Blade 480341

VOLVO 5.0 GXi & GXiC DP 270 MPI 1.95 2.32 FH5’s 481405 3851495

VOLVO V8-270 DP 270 MPI

VOLVO V8-300 DP 300 MPI FH5’s 481405 3851495

VOLVO V8-320 DP 320 MPI

FUEL

SYSTEM

STD

RATIO

OPT

RATIO

AL PROP AL PART#

AL MFG

PART#

SS PROP

24 pitch 3 Blade 481229 8M8022430

26 pitch 3 Blade 481231 8M8022450

PART#

SS MFG

PART#

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX

200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

200WSS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

3" Digital Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

After Boating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

After Boating:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

After Fueling: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Aids to Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Air Compressor - Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

Alarm Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Alphabetical Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Amenities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Anchor Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

Anchoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Approaching a Mooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Approaching a Slip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Audible/Visual Distress Signals . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Basic Maneuvering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Battery Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Battery Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35

Before Each Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Before Launching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Before Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Before Starting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Bilge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Bimini Top - Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36

Boarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Boat in the Water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

Boat Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Boat on a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

Boat Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Bow Cushion Insert - Optional. . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

Bow Tonneau Cover - Optional . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35

Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Burdened Boats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Cabinetry and Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Cabinetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

California Air Resource Board (CARB)

Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Canvas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Captain’s Chair Adjustments and

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

Carbon Monoxide Detectors, if equipped . . . . 3-7

Care and Cleaning of Vinyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Casting Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Cedar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Certificate of Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Certifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Check Engine Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

Circuit Breaker Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Cleaning Agents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Cleaning Canvas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Cleaning Deck and Hull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Cleaning Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Clear Vinyl “Isinglass”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Cobalt Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Cobalt Instrumentation System . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Cockpit Dinette Table - Optional . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

Cockpit Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Cockpit Tonneau Cover - Optional . . . . . . . . . 3-36

Collisions/Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Components, Maintenance and Repairs . . . . . 2-7

Construction Standards/Certifications . . . . . . . 1-6

Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Corrosion Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

CorrosionX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Craft Design Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Crossing Situation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Cruise Control - Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

Dark Stowage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Deck and Hull Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Deck and Hull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Discharge of Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Discharge/Disposal of Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Distress Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Docking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Drive Unit Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Drowning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Drugs/Alcohol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

During Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

During Operation:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Ebony Woodgrain Dash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Education Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Electrical Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Electrical Wiring Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Emergency Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Emission Control Warranty Information . . . . . . 2-5

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Engine/Propulsion/Cooling System . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Environmental Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Environmental Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

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EPA Fuel Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Every 100 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Every 50 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Excessive Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Excessive Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Exhaust Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Exhaust System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Extended Service Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Extended Swim Platform/Boarding Ladder . . 3-31

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35

Features/Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Federal, State and Local Regulations . . . . . . 2-17

Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Fire Suppression Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Fire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Fire/Explosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

First-Time Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Fishery Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Flagpole with Flag - Optional. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39

Flip Down Swim Step - Optional . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

Float Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Flooding/Swamping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Foreign Species. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Freezing Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Fresh Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Fuel Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Fuel Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Fuel/Spillage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Galvanic Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

General Maintenance Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

General Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Getting Underway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Gray Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Guardian Active Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

Handholds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Handling Dock and Mooring Lines. . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Helm and Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Helm Fault Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

High Voltage Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

High-Speed Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Horn or Whistle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Ice Chest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

If You Sell Your Cobalt Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

INSHORE – Category C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Inside the Bulkhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Isolated Danger Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26

Lateral Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

Launching Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Launching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Leather Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Leaving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Life Raft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Lifesaving Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Lifesaving Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Lifting the Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Light Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26

Lighthouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27

Lighting/Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Load Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Low Block Pressure Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Low Drive Lube Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

Low Oil Pressure Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Low Voltage Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Lowering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Lubrication System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Maintenance Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Maintenance Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Marine Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Marine Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

MARPOL Treaty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Medical Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Meeting Head-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

MerCruiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Minor Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26

Monthly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Mooring Buoys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Motor Box Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

Nautical Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Navigation Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

NMMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

OCEAN – Category A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

OFFSHORE – Category B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

On the Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Operation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

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Operation Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Operation Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Other Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Other Canvas Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Overheat Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Overtaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Owner Responsibility/Warranty Procedure . . . 1-5

Owner/Operator Responsibilities. . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Paints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Periodic Comprehensive Cleaning . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Personal Flotation Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Platform Dragging (“Teak Surfing”) . . . . . . . . 2-19

Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Pre-Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Pre-Operation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Preventive Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Privileged Boats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Propeller Application Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Proposition 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Qualified Boat Operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Quarterly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Radar Reflectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Radio Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Range Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27

Reactivating the Boat After Storage . . . . . . . . 6-5

Cobalt Boats 200 Owner's Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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