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    Hoist canopy

    Hello, We have a Shorestation hoist, and the canopy tore in some recent wind and is unusable. We are shopping for a replacement, and I was wondering if anyone has advice on colors. Dark green or blue are options, but I'm concerned that they may attract more heat and show more bird droppings...
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    Anyone know the measurements of a Cobalt 190 deck key size? (Fuel Cap Key)

    Hello, Does anyone happen to know the size deck key needed for a Cobalt 190? I don't have access to the boat right now but was hoping to pick one up for the weekend. thanks!
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    Water ski handle

    Hello, I've noticed my handle for water skiing seems to be more slippery than it used to be. Some days it isn't bad, but other days I just can't keep a good grip. I've had it for probably 10 years, so I'm thinking it just might be wearing out and needs replacement, and was wondering if anyone...
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    Rooster tail effect?

    Hello, We just bought a used Cobalt 190, and have noticed when tubing we are getting a sort of rooster tail type effect, where the water is spraying up right behind the boat in the middle of its wake, making it difficult to get the tuber moving from side to side because the tube gets stopped by...
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    Throttle issues

    Hello, We just took the plunge and purchased a used Cobalt 190. When we test drove it, the throttle felt stiff and difficult to push, but the marina selling it said that it would be greased and/or adjusted for us. We picked it up last week, and are still finding it very difficult to adjust...
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    Used boat shopping -Thompson, Stingray or Cobalt?

    Hello, I'm used boat shopping and have found a few possibilities, so was hoping for some advice. One is a 1996 19 foot Cobalt, 4.3 L engine, low hours and great condition. The second is a 1995 20 foot Thompson, 5.0 L engine, also low hours in great condition. The Cobalt is a significant...
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    3 liter versus 4.3 liter?

    Hello, We had an 18.6 foot Glastron with a 4.3 liter engine that was damaged in a storm and are shopping used boats to replace it. So far, I've seen mostly bowriders with 3 liter engines, and a number of them Bayliners in the 18 to 19 foot range. I was wondering if anyone can tell me how the...
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