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Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-12-2025, 10:42 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,699
Posted By Stitch King

I'm a turn-key guy these days and looking in the...

I'm a turn-key guy these days and looking in the 36-39 foot range.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-12-2025, 10:40 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,699
Posted By Stitch King

Thanks for the info. Wifey and I are traveling...

Thanks for the info. Wifey and I are traveling to St. Louis and LOTO in a few weeks. We plan to set appointments at PBC and MTI. Hopefully, I can see boats during the rigging process.

My...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-12-2025, 05:48 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,699
Posted By Stitch King

Starting to look at Cats again and the search...

Starting to look at Cats again and the search feature dredged up this old thread. Wifey finally accepted the fact that the cat ride is better where we normally run.

Top of the list is an MTI 390X...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-10-2024, 12:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,193
Posted By Stitch King

Ordered the Windaway 18" set today. My boat is...

Ordered the Windaway 18" set today. My boat is not fast enough to justify headsets.
Forum: Cobalt
07-09-2024, 02:18 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 333,629
Posted By Stitch King

Thanks for the input guys. Agreed, these will...

Thanks for the input guys. Agreed, these will never be speed demons and because of the weight and hull design it rides really well in the rough.

The photo in post #294 above was taken in Tampa Bay...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-08-2024, 05:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,193
Posted By Stitch King

Yes, Thank you!

Yes, Thank you!
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-07-2024, 04:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,193
Posted By Stitch King

Flip Up Windscreen/Deflector that Clamps to Windshield Frame?

I've been searching google and only found really old threads with dead links. Does anyone know where I can find a set to clamp on the top of my windshield frame?

I prefer to run my boat standing...
Forum: Cobalt
07-05-2024, 07:57 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 333,629
Posted By Stitch King

Ran the 343 yesterday in about a 1' chop and...

Ran the 343 yesterday in about a 1' chop and finally paid attention to the RPM at WOT. With no tabs and drives up to the point where speed was lost then back down a hair to 3.5 on the indicators the...
Forum: Cobalt
05-19-2024, 05:31 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 333,629
Posted By Stitch King

I finally ran a set of 24's yesterday. Holeshot...

I finally ran a set of 24's yesterday. Holeshot was not that much better and top end was 57 at 5000 rpm with full fuel and 6 people on board.
Forum: Cobalt
03-17-2024, 04:22 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 333,629
Posted By Stitch King

I'm doing the pre-season maintenance stuff on my...

I'm doing the pre-season maintenance stuff on my boat and found in-line fuel filters mounted to the stringers (in addition to the Quicksilver spin-on's) and don't know if this is a Cobalt thing or...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-02-2024, 02:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,396
Posted By Stitch King

I'm going the pulled manifold route since I don't...

I'm going the pulled manifold route since I don't have access to a crane or a beam at that height capable of supporting 800+ pounds.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-02-2024, 02:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,396
Posted By Stitch King

The previous owner paid for this job back in...

The previous owner paid for this job back in September 2022. I bought the boat March of 2023 and got the receipt.

Fast forward to current time and the reason I'm replacing the starter is the tech...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-22-2023, 04:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,396
Posted By Stitch King

Port Side Starter Replacement 496 Twin Engine

I need to replace the Port Side Starter and access is a nightmare.

From what I can see I need to pull the hoses, the Riser and the Manifold. Might as well replace the knock sensors while I'm...
Forum: Cobalt
12-20-2023, 04:17 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,885
Posted By Stitch King

Status? The suspense of how it will sit in the...

Status? The suspense of how it will sit in the water is killing me.
Forum: Cobalt
11-27-2023, 04:52 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,885
Posted By Stitch King

Any update? Are you bolting the egg beaters to...

Any update? Are you bolting the egg beaters to the transom or using a bracket?
Forum: Cobalt
11-12-2023, 03:45 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 333,629
Posted By Stitch King

Are any of you 496HO guys running 24 pitch Bravo...

Are any of you 496HO guys running 24 pitch Bravo 1 props? Considering the way we use the boat I would not mind a better hole shot.
Forum: Cobalt
10-27-2023, 04:16 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 333,629
Posted By Stitch King

Very nice setup. What did it weigh? Also,...

Very nice setup. What did it weigh?

Also, what props are you running to get 5K?
Forum: Cobalt
10-21-2023, 06:48 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 333,629
Posted By Stitch King

Picked up my 343 from Sunshine Welding yesterday...

Picked up my 343 from Sunshine Welding yesterday and the work they did on my top is excellent. I gave them photos of the factory speed top and asked them to replicate it.

We did make a couple of...
Forum: Cobalt
10-20-2023, 04:03 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 333,629
Posted By Stitch King

I spoke to them about this and they said they...

I spoke to them about this and they said they would not pattern it unless they had an order for ten of them. They are a full-time builder for Boston Whaler and are set up for production runs. They...
Forum: Cobalt
10-17-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 333,629
Posted By Stitch King

My 343 is currently getting a top built. Here's...

My 343 is currently getting a top built. Here's the sneak peek from today.
...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
10-15-2023, 05:05 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 55,860
Posted By Stitch King

I've just gotten through the 5 hour break in...

I've just gotten through the 5 hour break in period on my SEI drive behind a 496 HO. Now that the weather has cooled off we'll get more hours on the boat and update this thread along the way.

On a...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
10-03-2023, 03:55 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 55,860
Posted By Stitch King

The previous owner's mechanic left the engine...

The previous owner's mechanic left the engine mount lock nuts loose so the engine was out of alignment. I got it aligned so the tool slid in and out with 3 fingers and everything went together...
Forum: General Q & A
09-11-2023, 04:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,066
Posted By Stitch King

Which Sensors are problematic?

Which Sensors are problematic?
Forum: General Q & A
09-10-2023, 05:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,066
Posted By Stitch King

The impellers, belts and hoses will get replaced....

The impellers, belts and hoses will get replaced.

I was told by the previous owner that the IAC needs regular attention.
Forum: General Q & A
09-10-2023, 05:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,066
Posted By Stitch King

2004 496 HO Common failures?

With winter approaching I'm looking to compile a list of the common items that fail on these engines.

I'll spend the winter going over my engines because summer in Florida is hateful when you...
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