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Section 1
Performance Yacht
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
®
propulsion-installation quality
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
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.
FEATURES/CONSTRUCTION
Amenities
Your Cobalt boat incorporates classic styling with
the long, clean lines that have defined Cobalt
design for over 35 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.
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