Cobalt Digital Inc CS23, Owner'S Manual

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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.
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.
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.