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Forum: Cobalt
02-26-2024, 06:09 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,878
Posted By Maritime_Eng

So just an update to the project. The Active...

So just an update to the project. The Active Thunder officially sold over the weekend and the new owner took delivery. Now we are going to be moving on this project!
Does anyone have a good painter...
Forum: Active Thunder
01-14-2024, 02:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By Maritime_Eng

Hello- It's my boat. I did all the work to the...

Hello-
It's my boat. I did all the work to the boat. It is an amazing boat for its size. The only reason for selling is I am in the process of building a 34ft triple engine outboard boat to run to...
Forum: Cobalt
12-20-2023, 06:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,878
Posted By Maritime_Eng

Well the last month has been busy on other...

Well the last month has been busy on other projects. We just splashed my wife's boat and it runs really well. Now I will roll this one back out and start working on it. Can't do much until the CC...
Forum: Cobalt
11-30-2023, 10:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,878
Posted By Maritime_Eng

Hi Bob, all is well here in Florida. Yep in the...

Hi Bob, all is well here in Florida. Yep in the middle of rigging the 21 shadow (Amanda's boat she says) with a flashed 350 Verado. Should be on the water next week. A 23 Kryptonite is an amazing...
Forum: Cobalt
11-30-2023, 10:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,878
Posted By Maritime_Eng

1st off I just want to say that I am by no means...

1st off I just want to say that I am by no means an expert in Fiberglass or the construction of boats. I have cut into a few over the years (Skater's, Doug Wright's, Fountain's and few others) and I...
Forum: Cobalt
11-29-2023, 10:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,878
Posted By Maritime_Eng

I did not take too many pictures of that process,...

I did not take too many pictures of that process, but I did reinforce the transom. The transom itself is now 4" thick, I added 3 knees, and then extended the stringers (4 of them) to span from the...
Forum: Cobalt
11-28-2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,878
Posted By Maritime_Eng

Yes, this is mine. Love the boat but wanted...

Yes, this is mine. Love the boat but wanted something with triples and a little bit different.
Forum: Cobalt
11-27-2023, 08:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,878
Posted By Maritime_Eng

As of right now the boat is ready for paint/...

As of right now the boat is ready for paint/ interior and rigging but need to sell my Center Console boat to pay for this activity. I will be using 3 Bob's Jackplates with 10" setback when I install...
Forum: Cobalt
10-02-2023, 07:21 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,878
Posted By Maritime_Eng

Picked up the Hardtop Saturday, here is the...

Picked up the Hardtop Saturday, here is the mockup on the boat. Needs the mounts welded to the frame and the holes drilled but I am happy the way it is turning out....
Forum: Cobalt
09-27-2023, 11:34 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,878
Posted By Maritime_Eng

Here is what the boat will look like with the...

Here is what the boat will look like with the prototype wood top.
...
Forum: Cobalt
09-27-2023, 11:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,878
Posted By Maritime_Eng

I took the summer off from this project as this...

I took the summer off from this project as this summer here in Florida was HOT! But, we are back at it. Modified the Stainless Steel support for the original cobalt top and I had this fiberglass...
Forum: Cobalt
06-24-2023, 05:00 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 284,029
Posted By Maritime_Eng

I used a 2" hole saw and drilled holes on that...

I used a 2" hole saw and drilled holes on that stringer right next to the trim pump and on each side of all 4 stringers to allow everything to drain down to the bildge pumps.
Forum: Cobalt
06-16-2023, 01:51 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 284,029
Posted By Maritime_Eng

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-vbulletin/2000x901/20230616_144813_43bc27a6378c03e842190e9c9635efa767b5935f.jpg
Here is mine. My winch could be lower by 4 or 5 inches.
Forum: Cobalt
06-08-2023, 08:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,878
Posted By Maritime_Eng

The new floor is made from Nidaplast Panels, very...

The new floor is made from Nidaplast Panels, very similar if not the same product as the factory floor and hatches....
Forum: Cobalt
06-04-2023, 07:57 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 284,029
Posted By Maritime_Eng

You are correct, there are no holes in the...

You are correct, there are no holes in the stringers, which is weird because the stringers are actually hallow. Once the motors were removed I used a hole saw and add drain holes.
Forum: Cobalt
06-04-2023, 07:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,878
Posted By Maritime_Eng

I will be using the lower section of the frame...

I will be using the lower section of the frame and adding a hard top to that.
Forum: Cobalt
06-02-2023, 11:08 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,878
Posted By Maritime_Eng

I have a budget for this build so any new engine...

I have a budget for this build so any new engine is out of the question.
With 2 496's (850 total hp) the boat ran 66.
So with 3 x 350 = 1050 hp, Jack plates and about 1500lb weight reduction the...
Forum: Cobalt
06-02-2023, 10:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,878
Posted By Maritime_Eng

The plan for now is triple 300/350 I-6 verado's....

The plan for now is triple 300/350 I-6 verado's. 200 gallon should get us from Cape Coral to Marathon on 1 tank. As far as the 450's it would be cool but I have them on my 368 skater and they burn...
Forum: Cobalt
06-02-2023, 08:55 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 284,029
Posted By Maritime_Eng

Here ya go! ...

Here ya go!
https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/cobalt/379448-343-cobalt-outboard-open-bow-conversion.html#post4869409
Forum: Cobalt
06-02-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,878
Posted By Maritime_Eng

343 Cobalt Outboard Open Bow Conversion

To not derail the great 343 cobalt information thread I thought it would be better to just start a new thread about this one off project.
So last year my wife and I started discussion what would be...
Forum: Cobalt
06-02-2023, 07:49 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 284,029
Posted By Maritime_Eng

If anyone has any questions about how the 343...

If anyone has any questions about how the 343 cobalt is built let me know. I am about half way thru converting the boat from inboards to outboards and from a closed deck to open bow. I have cut or...
Forum: Cobalt
01-31-2023, 08:45 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 284,029
Posted By Maritime_Eng

Hello- It actually has the factory Stainless...

Hello-

It actually has the factory Stainless Steel Bimini Top. I am going to use the bottom section of the frame and create a long fiberglass hard top.
Forum: Cobalt
01-27-2023, 10:47 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 284,029
Posted By Maritime_Eng

Hello- I am an owner of a (New to me) 2005...

Hello-

I am an owner of a (New to me) 2005 343. I am in the middle of a major project converting it over to outboards and an open bow.

Has anyone ever removed the dash out of one of these? I...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-29-2022, 07:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,374
Posted By Maritime_Eng

Cape Coral, FL but I can put them on a pallet and...

Cape Coral, FL but I can put them on a pallet and ship them anywhere.
Give me a call or message 239-699-0716

Thanks
Don
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-28-2022, 09:59 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,374
Posted By Maritime_Eng

See above, I just posted the before and after of...

See above, I just posted the before and after of both. Let me know if you can't see the pictures.
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