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343 Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

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 Powertrain Warranty ............................................................ 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

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

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

OPERATING INFORMATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

Boarding............................................................................................... 3-4

Loading ................................................................................................ 3-4

Shipshape ............................................................................................ 3-4

GETTING UNDERWAY ............................................................................. 3-5

Before Starting Checklist...................................................................... 3-5

Handling Dock and Mooring Lines ....................................................... 3-6

Starting/Shifting/Steering/Stopping ...................................................... 3-6

Basic Maneuvering............................................................................. 3-11

Environmental Considerations ........................................................... 3-18

Entertainment System........................................................................ 3-19

HELM AND INSTRUMENTATION ........................................................... 3-20

Remote Controls ................................................................................ 3-24

Gauges and Functions ....................................................................... 3-25

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STANDARD EQUIPMENT ....................................................................... 3-27

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT......................................................................... 3-28

CAPTAIN’S SEAT/BOLSTER .................................................................. 3-30

EXTENDED SWIM PLATFORM / BOARDING LADDER......................... 3-30

COCKPIT/CABIN DINETTE TABLE - OPTIONAL ................................... 3-31

FENDER LOCKERS ................................................................................ 3-31

FOREDECK SUN PAD ............................................................................ 3-31

AIR COMPRESSOR ................................................................................ 3-32

SPOTLIGHT ............................................................................................. 3-32

CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR ........................................................ 3-32

CUDDY CABIN ACCESS DOOR............................................................. 3-33

CABIN DISTRIBUTION PANELS............................................................. 3-33

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS......................................................................... 3-34

Shore Power Inlet Breaker Switch...................................................... 3-34

DC Electrical....................................................................................... 3-35

BATTERY SWITCH PANEL AND FUNCTIONS ...................................... 3-35

JUMP START STUDS ............................................................................. 3-35

BATTERY SWITCHES............................................................................. 3-36

SHORE POWER CONNECTION............................................................. 3-36

GENERATOR – OPTIONAL .................................................................... 3-38

FRESH WATER ....................................................................................... 3-38

Water Level Indicator ......................................................................... 3-38

MARINE TOILET (HEAD) AND MACERATOR - OPTIONAL .................. 3-39

Instructions ......................................................................................... 3-39

Manually Operated Head ................................................................... 3-39

Electrically Operated Head................................................................. 3-39

Macerator Pump................................................................................. 3-40

BATTERY CHARGER.............................................................................. 3-41

AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING - OPTIONAL ......................................... 3-41

COCKPIT TONNEAU COVER - OPTIONAL ........................................... 3-42

BIMINI TOP - OPTIONAL ........................................................................ 3-42

TIE DOWN LOCATIONS ......................................................................... 3-43

TOOL KIT - OPTIONAL ........................................................................... 3-43

SYSTEMS

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

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

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

WATER / PLUMBING ................................................................................ 4-4

Fresh Water, Grey Water and Raw Water ........................................... 4-4

WATER SYSTEM ...................................................................................... 4-6

FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT.......................................................... 4-6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS........................................................................... 4-6

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CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL...................................................................... 4-7

LIGHTING/BULB REPLACEMENT............................................................ 4-7

BATTERY CONNECTIONS ....................................................................... 4-8

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR CARE

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

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

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

CABINETRY AND WOOD ......................................................................... 5-3

Cabinetry.............................................................................................. 5-3

Rosewood Dash................................................................................... 5-3

Waterfall Bubinga or Birdseye Maple Dash ......................................... 5-3

Teak Swim Platform ............................................................................. 5-3

Cedar ................................................................................................... 5-3

CARPET..................................................................................................... 5-3

DECK AND HULL ...................................................................................... 5-4

Cleaning Deck and Hull........................................................................ 5-4

Deck and Hull Care .............................................................................. 5-4

STAINLESS STEEL AND CHROME ......................................................... 5-4

Preventive Steps .................................................................................. 5-4

Cleaning Stainless Steel ...................................................................... 5-4

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

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

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

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

Other Areas .......................................................................................... 5-6

Galvanic Corrosion............................................................................... 5-6

Salt Water ............................................................................................ 5-6

CANVAS .................................................................................................... 5-7

Cleaning Canvas.................................................................................. 5-7

Special Cleaning Problems .................................................................. 5-7

OTHER CANVAS COMPONENTS ............................................................ 5-8

Clear Vinyl “Isinglass” .......................................................................... 5-8

Zippers ................................................................................................. 5-8

Snap Fasteners.................................................................................... 5-8

WINDSHIELD............................................................................................. 5-8

BILGE......................................................................................................... 5-8

MARINE GROWTH.................................................................................... 5-8

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

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

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

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

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

Fuel System ......................................................................................... 6-3

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

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

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

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

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

Re-activating the Boat after Storage .................................................... 6-5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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343 Owner’s Manual

Section 1

General

Information

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.

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,

Figure 1-1

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, Fiberglass Engineering, Incorporated, a Kansas

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.Cobalt warrants that the 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.

Two (2) Year Limited Transferable Warranty on Gelcoat Finish, Upholstery, 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, 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 two (2) years from the date of delivery of such Cobalt boat to the original

retail purchaser.

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 no allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not

apply to you.

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

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 or deterioration of gelcoat or other surface finishes, vinyls, fabrics, steel and 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; and (9) damage or failure related to alteration, modification, misuse,

neglect, negligence, accident or failure to provide reasonable care and maintenance of such Cobalt boat.

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.

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General Information

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.

How to obtain Warranty Service. To validate the above described limited warranty, (1) the original retail

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.

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INTRODUCTION

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, 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.

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.

WARNING

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.

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