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255 Owner’s Manual
Section 6
Cuddy Cabin
Water System (if equipped)
Fresh Water
Before departing on a cruise, check the level of
fresh water onboard. Fill the fresh water tank and
verify for proper operation on the fresh water
system. If a problem is found, have the problem
repaired at your earliest convenience.
Gray Water
Periodically check the level of waste water in the
waste tank. Have your waste tank pumped out
when needed and be sure that the waste system is
always operating properly.
LIFTING THE BOAT
To prevent structural damage to your Cobalt boat,
the proper procedure must be used when lifting
your boat. Only use appropriate style lifting slings
to lift the boat. Slings must be used to lift the boat.
Using Lifting Slings
The only recommended method of removing the
boat from the water is to use a trailer designed for
your boat or lifting slings. Slings must be the flat,
wide-belting type. Do not use cable-type slings. The
spreader bars used with the slings must be wide
enough to avoid pressure to the gunwales.
If your Cobalt boat has sling location decals on
each side of the hull to indicate the general area
where each sling should be located, use them to
position the slings. If your boat does not have
decals, contact your authorized Cobalt dealer to
identify the proper location for slings. Slings may
need to be adjusted forward or aft for your
particular boat.
1 – Flat, wide-belting sling
Storage Cradle
Only use a storage cradle or the trailer designed for
your boat to store your boat when it’s not in the
water. A storage cradle or your boat’s trailer will
provide proper support and prevent stress on the
hull.
Position the storage cradle as close to the sling tag
locations as possible. Use caution not to damage
any underwater fittings.
The storage cradle must completely touch the hull
for proper support. Avoid any gaps between the
cradle and the hull.
1 – Hull completely on cradle — right
2 – Gap between hull and cradle — wrong
Store your Cobalt boat on a storage cradle with the
bow slightly elevated, the same attitude as if the
boat were floating at rest. If the boat is stored with
the bow down, moisture will not be able to move to
the engine bilge area and out of the boat. Remove
the transom drain plug.
Be sure that all compartments in the bilge
completely drain. Mold and mildew may form as a
result of the inability of moisture to escape.
A
WARNING
Avoid fire or explosion. Whenever
checking for electrical problems, use
extreme caution. Fuel and fumes are
extremely flammable and explosive. Do
not operate your boat when a fuel leak is
detected. All fuels are combustible. A
fuel leak must be repaired before
starting the engine(s) or the generator (if
equipped).
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