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Insurance
You must get insurance before operating your new
boat. Insurance for loss by fire, theft or other
causes, or liability protection against accidents is
a must for responsible boaters. The boat owner is
legally responsible for any damage or injury
caused when he, or someone else operating the
boat, is involved in an accident. Many states have
laws detailing minimum insurance needs. Your
insurance agent or your dealer may be able to
supply you with more information.
Boat Theory
The following information briefly explains main
system theory.
Remote Control System
The shift levers and throttle levers are connected
to the engine and propulsion units by mechanical
push/pull cables. The shift lever controls the
direction of the boat, and the throttle lever controls
the speed of the boat.
Steering System
The steering wheel (helm) is connected to a
hydraulic cylinder. As you turn the helm, hydraulic
fluid directs movement of a steering cylinder. The
cylinder is mechanically connected to the drive
units.
Fuel System
The fuel system consists of two permanent tanks
with separate vent, level sensor and fuel fillers.
Each tank has an anti-siphon valve to prevent fuel
from accumulating in the bilge if a hose should
break.
The system also includes two fuel tank selection
valves for individual tank selection. The selection
valve allows each engine to receive fuel from
either the starboard or port fuel tanks.
Ventilation System
The engine compartment ventilation system
consists of switch operated blowers installed
within the engine compartment. When activated,
the blowers exhaust dangerous fumes and intake
fresh air through vents. It is recommended to run
the blowers for 4 minutes before starting the
engines.
Electrical System
Your Cobalt 360 boat is equipped with two
electrical systems. The direct current (DC) system
is battery powered and supplies electricity to all
the boat’s lights, pumps, blowers, refrigerator and
engine ignition. An optional inverter converts 12
VDC into 120 VAC for limited uses. The alternating
current (AC) system is shore power, generator or
inverter powered, and supplies electricity to
electrical outlets, stove, icemaker, water heater, air
conditioning, microwave and battery charger.
Cooling System
Your engines and generator are cooled by the
continuous intake of raw water through
independent water intakes. The water flows to
water pumps on the engines or generator for
circulation around internal components.
The engine water intakes and outlets are located
in the drive units. The generator water intake is in
the bottom of the hull and the exhaust is on the
starboard side above the water line. The air
conditioner water intake is in the bottom of the hull
and the exit is in the starboard bow area.
Your Cobalt may be equipped with an optional
self-contained cooling system that pumps a
mixture of fresh water and anti-freeze through a
large heat exchanger to reduce temperatures.
Raw water is circulated through the other side of
the heat exchanger to dissipate heat absorbed by
the coolant mixture.
Exhaust System
The engine and generator exhaust systems
remove the gases produced by the running
engine and vents them away from the boat.
Engine exhaust is usually vented through the
drive unit propeller but may be diverted through
the transom with the optional captain’s call
exhaust system. Engine and generator cooling
water are removed along with the exhaust gases.
Lubrication System
Your engines and the optional generator use a
pressurized continuous loop lubrication system
that must be periodically serviced in accordance
with the manufacturer’s recommendations. The
engines have electrical transducer units to provide
oil pressure signals to gauges at the helm. Full oil
pressure must be available for proper lubrication,
so monitoring the gauges is important, especially
when operating at cruising speeds and above.
Responsibilities and Safety