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Forum: General Q & A

05-06-2026, 09:53 PM

Replies: 15

Need guidance on bilge ventilation, please.

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Posted By 92cobalt243

So did some more investigation today with an...

So did some more investigation today with an inspection camera…found a below deck cavity leading from the blower floor area to about a foot above the bottom of the bilge so I don’t need to run a 3”...

Forum: General Q & A

05-06-2026, 04:45 PM

Replies: 15

Need guidance on bilge ventilation, please.

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Posted By 92cobalt243

Port side has no plenum box just open to engine...

Port side has no plenum box just open to engine compartment. Both terminations are non-directional. ...

Forum: General Q & A

05-06-2026, 12:06 PM

Replies: 15

Need guidance on bilge ventilation, please.

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Posted By 92cobalt243

some yes out the vent and some back through the...

some yes out the vent and some back through the ports…the vent kind of meanders upwards around the molded fiberglass. The tubing will not reach.

Forum: General Q & A

05-06-2026, 10:47 AM

Replies: 15

Need guidance on bilge ventilation, please.

Views: 735

Posted By 92cobalt243

This is my concern, but aren’t those 2 unused...

This is my concern, but aren’t those 2 unused ports used as the passive air exit when going for a rip?

Forum: General Q & A

05-05-2026, 12:31 AM

Replies: 15

Need guidance on bilge ventilation, please.

Views: 735

Posted By 92cobalt243

I’m not sure I understand…I guess I’m wondering...

I’m not sure I understand…I guess I’m wondering how it would have been from the factory 34 years ago…(I think it’s missing a hose or two).

The blower draws air currently from the lower collector...

Forum: General Q & A

05-04-2026, 06:33 PM

Replies: 15

Need guidance on bilge ventilation, please.

Views: 735

Posted By 92cobalt243

Should I lay down 2 hoses to the front and back...

Should I lay down 2 hoses to the front and back of the bilge?
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Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass

05-04-2026, 06:22 PM

Replies: 3

Taylor Made hatch replacement lens?

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Posted By 92cobalt243

I contacted them and they can’t help. Looks like...

I contacted them and they can’t help. Looks like out of the hatch business. That is a serial number not a part number. Looks like Cesany Plastics out of Florida is the go to company for lens...

Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass

05-04-2026, 03:10 PM

Replies: 3

Taylor Made hatch replacement lens?

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Posted By 92cobalt243

Taylor Made hatch replacement lens?

While I was detailing my boat I slipped and cracked the translucent white lens of my 1992 TaylorMade Ultra II deck hatch…I’ve packing taped both sides hoping to get through this season then remove...

Forum: General Q & A

05-04-2026, 12:31 PM

Replies: 15

Need guidance on bilge ventilation, please.

Views: 735

Posted By 92cobalt243

Need guidance on bilge ventilation, please.

Can you help me correct this bilge blower ventilation situation? Blower sucks on the lower plenum box and blows into an upper plenum box which communicates with the outer vent termination…the upper...

Forum: General Q & A

04-09-2026, 08:57 AM

Replies: 3

Removing 34 yr old fuel hoses.

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Posted By 92cobalt243

Removing 34 yr old fuel hoses.

I hear there may be a “glued-on” effect after 34 years? I picked up the correct rated 3/8” feed, 5/8” vent, and 1-1/2” fill hoses (MPI) and new clamps to replace my 1992 dated hoses. I don’t...

Forum: General Q & A

04-02-2026, 09:15 PM

Replies: 15

Bad fuel end of last season, what to do next?

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Posted By 92cobalt243

Thanks…I’m replacing it anyway and it already has...

Thanks…I’m replacing it anyway and it already has the loop higher than the through wall termination. I’ll replicate it 🤙

Forum: General Q & A

04-02-2026, 06:38 PM

Replies: 15

Bad fuel end of last season, what to do next?

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Posted By 92cobalt243

Ouch!! The boat is 34 years old and I’d still...

Ouch!! The boat is 34 years old and I’d still prefer to keep using the 91 non-ethanol…my wife and I just retired so the boat is going in the slip at least 1 more year (paid for now)…I’m in a calm...

Forum: General Q & A

04-02-2026, 02:18 PM

Replies: 15

Bad fuel end of last season, what to do next?

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Posted By 92cobalt243

About the hoses?

Regarding the 1992 dated hoses…3/8” A1 rated tank to fuel pump maybe 26” long with the pressed crimp fitting at the fuel filter and barb clamped at the tank…is this one critical to replace? And if...

Forum: General Q & A

04-02-2026, 11:22 AM

Replies: 15

Bad fuel end of last season, what to do next?

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Posted By 92cobalt243

Talked to the marina manager in October regarding...

Talked to the marina manager in October regarding the fuel purchase on July 30, they didn’t fess up to any bad gas…needless to say I will pull the boat out and fill with non-ethanol fuel at a cheaper...

Forum: General Q & A

04-02-2026, 09:59 AM

Replies: 15

Bad fuel end of last season, what to do next?

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Posted By 92cobalt243

Bad fuel end of last season, what to do next?

Was it bad gas from the marina or phase separation in the slip…I don’t know.
My 1992 Cobalt 243 died on the lake at the end of last season with either water in the fuel tank or phase separation. ...

Forum: General Q & A

10-29-2025, 11:19 AM

Replies: 3

Battery cable end terminals source.

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Posted By 92cobalt243

Battery cable end terminals source.

Taking the boat to storage today for winter. When pulling batteries found splitting terminal ends. I need to source good marine battery cable ends without the need for all the auxiliary post...

Forum: General Q & A

10-17-2023, 07:42 AM

Replies: 14

Merc 32-865277A02 Oil drain kit plug thread specs

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Posted By 92cobalt243

…EDGE INDUSTRIAL 1/2" Hose ID to 1/4" Male NPT...

…EDGE INDUSTRIAL 1/2" Hose ID to 1/4" Male NPT MNPT Straight Brass Fitting Fuel/AIR/Water/Oil/Gas/WOG

this would be the most direct and efficient fitting from suction hose end to the oil pan drain...

Forum: General Q & A

10-16-2023, 08:49 PM

Replies: 14

Merc 32-865277A02 Oil drain kit plug thread specs

Views: 2,368

Posted By 92cobalt243

That’s all good news cuz I ordered some fittings...

That’s all good news cuz I ordered some fittings yesterday and will get them Wednesday. Joywayus 3/4" GHT Male x 1/4" NPT Male Brass Pipe Fittings Hex Nipple Adapter (Pack of 2) which should work...

Forum: General Q & A

10-16-2023, 07:50 AM

Replies: 14

Merc 32-865277A02 Oil drain kit plug thread specs

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Posted By 92cobalt243

It would fit through the hole but there is a...

It would fit through the hole but there is a fiberglassed support piece inside that reduces the approach angle.

Forum: General Q & A

10-15-2023, 09:21 PM

Replies: 14

Merc 32-865277A02 Oil drain kit plug thread specs

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Posted By 92cobalt243

Do you think that any fitting that would replace...

Do you think that any fitting that would replace that plug would be too small/restrictive for an electric pump to work…is a guy better off to cut off the end assembly and just screw clamp a barbed...

Forum: General Q & A

10-15-2023, 07:25 PM

Replies: 14

Merc 32-865277A02 Oil drain kit plug thread specs

Views: 2,368

Posted By 92cobalt243

Merc 32-865277A02 Oil drain kit plug thread specs

This hose kit is already on the pan but will not fit through the transom…I need an adapter from my oil extraction pump’s 3/4” garden hose female attachment to the end of this hose kit…hose kit has...

Forum: General Q & A

07-09-2021, 09:42 AM

Replies: 13

5 year old batteries or 29 year old alternator.

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Posted By 92cobalt243

I really did not…just keeping an eye on it for...

I really did not…just keeping an eye on it for now…once I verified that the alternator was putting out good voltage to the new batteries I’m not as worried about being stranded. Seems better.

Forum: General Q & A

07-05-2021, 01:11 PM

Replies: 13

5 year old batteries or 29 year old alternator.

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Posted By 92cobalt243

I replaced the 5 year old batts for peace of mind...

I replaced the 5 year old batts for peace of mind and I snugged up the belt a bit…1200 idle voltage at alternator is 14.6v…at back of gauge is 13.2…the gauge is showing a bit erratic.

Forum: General Q & A

06-30-2021, 07:54 AM

Replies: 13

5 year old batteries or 29 year old alternator.

Views: 2,737

Posted By 92cobalt243

Next time on the lake I’ll check it out…I did...

Next time on the lake I’ll check it out…I did find a receipt for a new alternator during my 2017 rebuild debacle…purchased on eBay from romaine electric. Item# 272706630317 65 amp alternator for...

Forum: General Q & A

06-29-2021, 09:55 PM

Replies: 13

5 year old batteries or 29 year old alternator.

Views: 2,737

Posted By 92cobalt243

5 year old batteries or 29 year old alternator.

First time out on the boat Saturday I noticed my alt gauge at cruise dropped around 12 volt with my Captain’s Call switch to loud…never noticed this before and it’s on my list to check out next...

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