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05-17-2022, 08:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 21,042
Posted By 3pointstar

Have a 2000 226 Cobalt with a stock 7.4 MPI....

Have a 2000 226 Cobalt with a stock 7.4 MPI. Corsa silent choice exhaust bravo 3 29P prop with a 1:2 ratio. Best speed 1/2 tank of fuel slight chop. Next speed 63.5 mph on gps
Forum: Fountain
04-10-2022, 08:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 945
Posted By 3pointstar

Might want to check out Great Lakes skipper. They...

Might want to check out Great Lakes skipper. They have all sorts of used items
01-27-2022, 09:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,289
Posted By 3pointstar

53Steve. We live in Granger indiana and typically...

53Steve. We live in Granger indiana and typically put our little boat in at New Buffalo. I don’t know for sure if the ramps can do your size of boat but I do know it is quiet and there are slip’s...
Forum: Prop Talk
10-14-2021, 08:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 722
Posted By 3pointstar

Call BBlades.

Call BBlades.
Forum: General Q & A
08-29-2021, 04:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 863
Posted By 3pointstar

Quick question. Did the Harden Pump come with the...

Quick question. Did the Harden Pump come with the impeller installed

thanks
3pointstar
07-12-2021, 01:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 468
Posted By 3pointstar

Replacement of Center section of Windshield

Hello everyone - hope you all are having a safe boating season.

We need a the center "glass" for a 2000 Cobalt 226. Ours blew out - When it blew out I swear someone shot at the window - it just...
02-19-2021, 07:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,866
Posted By 3pointstar

I’m NOT a mechanic. I can’t comment on 6 years...

I’m NOT a mechanic. I can’t comment on 6 years but I had a little experience with our boat that couldn’t be used for 2 seasons. It was winterized cylinders fogged etc. when it came time to start it...
06-18-2020, 08:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,260
Posted By 3pointstar

Send your question to glassdave. He might be able...

Send your question to glassdave. He might be able to shed light in this
05-19-2020, 08:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,493
Posted By 3pointstar

I would try a strong solution if Iron Out and see...

I would try a strong solution if Iron Out and see what happens. I know I use it on our hull for the yellow stains

3pointstar
Forum: General Q & A
05-05-2020, 07:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,747
Posted By 3pointstar

Drain as much as you can - I also have a 7.4 MPI...

Drain as much as you can - I also have a 7.4 MPI - the last thing you want is something squirrely going on with the injectors. I'm sure there is a lawn service that would gladly take this off your...
Forum: General Q & A
04-09-2020, 03:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,620
Posted By 3pointstar

We don't have a "performance boat" per but do...

We don't have a "performance boat" per but do have a 7.4 mpi- What you reported is a little warm for oil temps. Thor39 I believe is correct that at 240+ the oil most likely will start to break down....
Forum: General Q & A
03-21-2020, 07:37 PM
02-25-2020, 04:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,794
Posted By 3pointstar

The trim tab has a specific measurement between...

The trim tab has a specific measurement between the mounting bolt and the end of the cylinder when fully extended. An adjustment of the limit switch is dependent on that measurement. On our bravo 3...
02-24-2020, 06:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,470
Posted By 3pointstar

Mine broke at the beginning of last season. You...

Mine broke at the beginning of last season. You shouldn’t run the boat until it’s fixed. Water could easily get into the drive and that’s not a good thing. I know that the marina didn’t have to
pill...
02-04-2020, 09:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,192
Posted By 3pointstar

Give this place a call. Trail Masters ...

Give this place a call. Trail Masters


(574) 259-0329
1033 E 5th STREET
MISHAWAKA IN 46544
United States

the guy to speak to is Chris MAYNARD
Forum: Formula
01-31-2020, 07:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 611
Posted By 3pointstar

Sounds like you got a great boat. Since you’ve...

Sounds like you got a great boat. Since you’ve been around boats for a while most of common issues are known by you. Bottom like do the maintenance, don’t beat the snot out of it and above all be...
10-10-2019, 09:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,741
Posted By 3pointstar

Last summer my son and I went out to lake...

Last summer my son and I went out to lake Michigan for a nice run from South Haven to Holland. We don't have a performance boat (226 Cobalt 7.4 MPI Bravo 3). The lake had a pretty good chop - the...
10-07-2019, 10:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,942
Posted By 3pointstar

Welcome to the cult !!! We have a 2000...

Welcome to the cult !!!

We have a 2000 Cobalt 226 with a 7.4MPI and Bravo 3 outdrive. At the end of the 2019 season we have 661 hours on the clock. The engine has been flawless. Starts, runs,...
Forum: General Q & A
10-03-2019, 07:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,817
Posted By 3pointstar

We leave our boat on a lift all summer - drain...

We leave our boat on a lift all summer - drain plug is in - covered as well as the lift has a canopy. The drive is always down and I shut the battery off. Have had zero problems.

3pointstar
08-29-2019, 06:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,599
Posted By 3pointstar

I just winch it tight and attach the safety...

I just winch it tight and attach the safety chain. Nothing special
08-19-2019, 04:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,846
Posted By 3pointstar

Folks I know this couldn’t happen but it looked...

Folks I know this couldn’t happen but it looked like the bolt split in half at a seam. In all the years I’ve seen bolts made never seen them with a seam
08-18-2019, 08:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,846
Posted By 3pointstar

Truck Oil Plug Cracked

We have a 2004.5 GMC 2500 Duramax. I took it to the GMC dealer to have the oil changed along with a new fuel filter. I bring the truck home and let it sit a few hours and there is a puddle of oil...
Forum: Formula
08-06-2019, 01:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,394
Posted By 3pointstar

We have a year 2000 7.4 mpi - all stock - We...

We have a year 2000 7.4 mpi - all stock - We have been using the factory supplied air intake/flame arrestor. Wondering if a K&N Filter would muffle the "sucking sound" that is just horrible around...
Forum: Electronics
07-10-2019, 05:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,415
Posted By 3pointstar

I did the exact same thing a year ago - talk...

I did the exact same thing a year ago - talk about feeling like an idiot - I was VERY lucky - I didn't turn the key and try to start the engine - I blew out a couple of the circuit breakers on the...
07-07-2019, 01:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,053
Posted By 3pointstar

But as I understand it - all the oil ended up in...

But as I understand it - all the oil ended up in the bilge - nothing is leaking external to the boat. There is a fellow on this site BUP - he is a Mercruiser Mechanic- you may want to send him a...
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