R5 Owner’s Manual FUEL SYSTEMS Boats manufactured for use in California for model year 2018 and after meet the California EVAP Emissions regulation for spark-ignition marine watercraft. Boats meeting this requirement will have a label affixed near the helm. A WARNING Operating, servicing and maintaining a recreational marine vessel can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, service your vessel in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing this vessel. For more information go to: www.P65warnings.ca.gov/marine. The fuel system in this boat complies with U.S. EPA mandated evaporative emission standards at time of manufacture using certified components. R5 Owner’s Manual i COBALT R5 BOWRIDER ii R5 Owner’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS R5 Owner’s Manual FUEL SYSTEMS............................................................................................i GENERAL INFORMATION WELCOME................................................................................................. 1-1 CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED WARRANTY................................................. 1-2 ADDENDUM A – SERVICE ASSIST SERVICE AGREEMENT................. 1-3 CALIFORNIA EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY STATEMENT .................................................................. 1-4 Your Warranty Rights and Obligations ................................................. 1-4 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................ 1-6 Intended Use........................................................................................ 1-6 Craft Design Category.......................................................................... 1-6 OWNER RESPONSIBILITY/WARRANTY PROCEDURE ......................... 1-7 Before Operating .................................................................................. 1-7 Warranty Service Requirements .......................................................... 1-7 If You Sell Your Cobalt Boat................................................................. 1-7 CERTIFICATIONS ..................................................................................... 1-7 NMMA .................................................................................................. 1-7 MerCruiser............................................................................................ 1-8 Volvo Penta.......................................................................................... 1-8 FEATURES/CONSTRUCTION .................................................................. 1-8 Amenities.............................................................................................. 1-8 Construction Standards/Certifications .................................................. 1-8 Serial Number Locations ...................................................................... 1-8 WARNING LABELS ................................................................................... 1-9 PUBLICATIONS....................................................................................... 1-12 NAUTICAL TERMS.................................................................................. 1-12 SYMBOLS................................................................................................ 1-15 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................... 1-16 LAYOUT................................................................................................... 1-17 PROPELLER APPLICATION CHART ..................................................... 1-18 ALPHABETICAL INDEX .......................................................................... 1-19 R5 Owner’s Manual iii COBALT R5 BOWRIDER RESPONSIBILITIES AND SAFETY OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................. 2-1 Registration/Documentation................................................................. 2-1 Required Safety Equipment ................................................................. 2-2 Recommended Safety Equipment ....................................................... 2-2 Recommended Spare Parts................................................................. 2-3 Education Opportunities....................................................................... 2-3 Insurance ............................................................................................. 2-3 BOAT THEORY ......................................................................................... 2-3 Propulsion System ............................................................................... 2-3 Remote Control System ....................................................................... 2-3 Steering System................................................................................... 2-3 Fuel System ......................................................................................... 2-3 Ventilation System ............................................................................... 2-4 Electrical Systems................................................................................ 2-4 Cooling System .................................................................................... 2-5 Exhaust System ................................................................................... 2-5 Lubrication System............................................................................... 2-5 Bilge ..................................................................................................... 2-5 Seaworthiness Inspection .................................................................... 2-5 Operation Checklist.............................................................................. 2-6 Environmental Considerations ............................................................. 2-6 Components, Maintenance and Repairs.............................................. 2-8 Emergency Considerations .................................................................. 2-8 Lifesaving Equipment......................................................................... 2-11 SAFETY ................................................................................................... 2-13 Signal Words/Definitions .................................................................... 2-13 General Safety ................................................................................... 2-14 Water Sports Safety ........................................................................... 2-19 Safety Alert From August 28, 2001: ................................................... 2-21 Navigation ......................................................................................... 2-21 Aids to Navigation .............................................................................. 2-23 OPERATING INFORMATION PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................... 3-1 Before You Start................................................................................... 3-1 Fire/Explosion ...................................................................................... 3-1 FIRST-TIME OPERATION......................................................................... 3-1 FUEL.......................................................................................................... 3-2 Fuel Requirements............................................................................... 3-2 Fueling ................................................................................................. 3-2 LAUNCHING .............................................................................................. 3-5 Launching Checklist ............................................................................. 3-5 On the Water........................................................................................ 3-5 Boarding............................................................................................... 3-5 Loading ................................................................................................ 3-5 Shipshape ............................................................................................ 3-5 iv R5 Owner’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING UNDERWAY ............................................................................. 3-6 Before Starting Checklist...................................................................... 3-6 Handling Dock and Mooring Lines ....................................................... 3-7 Starting/Shifting/Steering/Stopping ...................................................... 3-8 Basic Maneuvering............................................................................. 3-13 Environmental Considerations ........................................................... 3-19 Entertainment System ........................................................................ 3-20 HELM AND INSTRUMENTATION ........................................................... 3-21 STANDARD AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ........................................... 3-28 CAPTAIN’S CHAIR ADJUSTMENTS AND OPERATION........................ 3-32 HELM SEAT ELECTRIC SLIDE OPERATION (OPTIONAL)................... 3-32 Helm Seat With the Electric Slide Operation.....................................