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COBALT BOATS

Owner’s Manual

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

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

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

OPERATING INFORMATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

Environmental Considerations ........................................................... 3-20

Entertainment System ........................................................................ 3-21

COBALT INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEM ............................................... 3-22

HELM AND INSTRUMENTATION ........................................................... 3-23

STANDARD AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ........................................... 3-27

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

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

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

BILGE ALERT ALARM............................................................................. 3-32

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

APPLIANCES........................................................................................... 3-33

COCKPIT ICEMAKER ............................................................................. 3-34

COCKPIT/CABIN REFRIGERATOR........................................................ 3-34

COCKPIT WET BAR................................................................................ 3-34

COCKPIT BBQ RANGE TOP .................................................................. 3-34

MICROWAVE........................................................................................... 3-34

TELEVISION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS.................................. 3-34

MAIN CABIN BED.................................................................................... 3-35

SECOND BED ......................................................................................... 3-35

WINDLASS .............................................................................................. 3-35

CABIN ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL ........................................ 3-36

ELECTRICAL ........................................................................................... 3-37

DC Electrical....................................................................................... 3-37

AC Electrical....................................................................................... 3-40

FRESHWATER ........................................................................................ 3-42

Water Level Indicator ......................................................................... 3-42

WATER/HEATER TANK .......................................................................... 3-43

HEAD SHOWER AND SINK .................................................................... 3-43

TRANSOM HOT/COLD SHOWER WASHDOWN ................................... 3-43

VACUFLUSH TOILET SYSTEM .............................................................. 3-44

MACERATOR (OPTIONAL)..................................................................... 3-44

Manual Discharge Pump Operation ................................................... 3-44

Fully Automatic Discharge Pump Operation ...................................... 3-44

HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING............................. 3-44

COCKPIT ENCLOSURE.......................................................................... 3-45

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TIE DOWN LOCATIONS ......................................................................... 3-45

ENGINE HATCH ASSEMBLY.................................................................. 3-46

SYSTEMS

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

FUEL ROUTING ........................................................................................ 4-2

WATER/PLUMBING .................................................................................. 4-3

Water System....................................................................................... 4-4

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

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR CARE

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

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

SEA GRASS FLOOR COVERING CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS ............. 5-2

General Maintenance Instructions ....................................................... 5-2

Maintenance Techniques ..................................................................... 5-2

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

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

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

Woodgrain Dash .................................................................................. 5-5

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

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

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

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

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

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

STAINLESS STEEL AND CHROME ......................................................... 5-6

Preventive Steps .................................................................................. 5-6

Cleaning Stainless Steel ...................................................................... 5-6

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

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

Topside ................................................................................................ 5-7

Inside the Bulkhead.............................................................................. 5-7

Other Areas.......................................................................................... 5-7

Galvanic Corrosion............................................................................... 5-7

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

CANVAS .................................................................................................... 5-8

Cleaning Canvas.................................................................................. 5-8

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

OTHER CANVAS COMPONENTS ............................................................ 5-9

Clear Vinyl “Isinglass” .......................................................................... 5-9

Zippers ................................................................................................. 5-9

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................... 6-7

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

Electrical............................................................................................... 6-9

Plumbing .............................................................................................. 6-9

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/OWNERSHIP 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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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