1973 Cobalt Mercruiser 165hp a True Survivor part 1

[@markjohnson3616]

Been wanting a boat like that for years

[@farringtonkramer2514]

I love your show talking about boats and Engine over haul and everything Boats

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad you like them!

[@farringtonkramer2514]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina yes keep up good work I Appreciate you

[@pawsnazzy01]

I think that there is nothing better than having an old survivor that has been well taken care of or restored. While I've owned new boats and some will say "nice boat" at the launch ramp but when I bring out the old timer lots of people say" that's a Nice Boat" and sometimes a bunch of people gather around saying "My grand father or my folks had one just like that when I was little" or "I learned to waterski behind a boat like that". My best was a 30 foot 1959 Sedan Cruiser with tons of mahogany, and she shined like new after taking decades of varnish off and down to bare wood and bringing it back to new, she drew a crowd every time we went out.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

The old wood boats look awesome and they take a special owner to keep them looking nice, great job. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Nice boat and really quiet. I think I told you before that we had a 470 mercurser in a 79 Fiberform cuddy cab. Cool boat with toilet room and kitchen sink with stove

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

That would be a cool boat for sure. thanks for watching

[@drkwlsk]

Neutral ignition switch will keep you from starting, which explains the moving of the shifter to remedy that

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Yessir, just had for find the sweet spot. Thanks for watching

[@victorremick9721]

It,s a goodthing you know what to do. check the boot s both of them. Nice rig

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Part 2 we do a deeper dive into the boat.

[@seanlutzi2911]

nice boat runs well! i have a 1970 gulfstream bahama in reallly good shape. has same motor/outdrive too. theyr indestructible. fish on the columbia up in Oregon !!! take care of RAD awesome video

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

will do, thanks for watching

[@drkwlsk]

My Dad had a similar Tri Hull in the 70's, a 20' Crestliner. That V-6 is indestructible!!! Nice grab Michael!!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Good to hear, Love the old boats.

[@scottsmith8587]

Nice job Mike. Tammy and I just watched your video and it makes us proud to see the Cobalt on the water. Make that boat your star. Enjoy, Scott and Tammy S.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Will do for sure, thank you both for entrusting me with this Cobalt treasure, more videos coming soon.

[@goldentrim344]

I have the same haul style 1980. I love it has a 50hp 1991 Yamaha on the back.

[@jimbailey5655]

ANOTHER GREAT FIND ! FORTUNATE MAN !! THANK YOU FOR SHARING

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I feel pretty fortunate, thanks for watching

[@gearheadgregwi]

Tri-hulls never really went away. They're now called deck-boats. Man... that was definitely somebody's baby. Beautiful.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

yes it is a treasure to me for sure, thanks for watching

[@michaelmurrietta2263]

I worked on them at the dealership that sold them back in early seventies, they quit selling them or making them because v hulls were faster everything went to speed, merc 1 was the original drive

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thank you for the information. I'm learning as I go.

[@anthonylatronica5108]

Mike that boat is a wonderful find. You have a gem.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@victorremick9721]

theres a montairy on & off switch so the outdrive is into nutrall before you slam it in reverce. Your going to love that boat. Anything that old has a bad trasoom and all flat cervices are rotten. HYours is a beutieeeee

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@DrEd-th2lu]

I had the same boat. Tri-hull boats ride so rough… They pound.

[@mxaexm]

Sweet boat. I love it!

[@earlwilliams2889]

I have a tri hull that isa1980 thundercraft 16 ft powered by a1986 70hp johnson love it

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

awesome

[@hammer9856]

Nice find... the motor purrs. But I check that keel at the bow for cracks. Looks like it will need the gel coat repaired and then I would add a keel protector.... Should last for years to come.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks for the tip, I will definitely look into doing that.

[@johnmccrea8106]

Fantastic find!!!! Good luck with it. It is a keeper!!!!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

That's the plan! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@cambo1200]

Love the paint job on this boat.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Mr Smith did a fantastic job on it.

[@pablos6.060]

That is a freakin nice boat

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@dirtybuzzard5977]

Awesome Ol Cobalt Bowrider gettin er done. I was thinking it was 73. Man it sounds good . I think it is awesome that ya gonna keep RAD on there I salute you for that sir . Maintenance and tweaking videos gonna be interesting. 👏👏👏👏 to ya drone pilot awesome shots liked the figure 8 .. 👍👍👍Thanks for the ride along 👍👍👍👍

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thank you for the awesome comment and kind words. Thanks for watching

[@davekimbler2308]

It would appear you like Tri-hulls by the way nice nice boat ! I’ve a deal for you ! A Forester Tri-hull that floats but needs interior and an outboard get this now it’s FREE to you , just bring a trailer to get it here in Minnesota ! The outside looks great but does need a floor and seats . I should race you with my 150hp Volvo I/O V- hull for pinks ! Lol. And his name is really Scott Smith isn’t it , wife’s name Tammy ! Lmao

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

LOL, I won't reveal the names, About this forester, If it's green I'm very interested, my email is in the description, send me some pics, I have a trailer. Thanks as always for watching.

[@davekimbler2308]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina it’s brown but I’ll send pics

[@richardbrown5045]

those straight six cyl in my opinion were one of the best motors for a boat. lots of low end torque and super smooth

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I would agree 110% they have a lot of low end torque, thanks for watching

[@markjohnson3616]

Looking good

[@tjport1980]

Congrats on your beautiful new Chevy Nova powered boat ! Since I have my own 1970 Chevy Nova powered boat I am looking forward to these videos.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Right on! Definitely more videos to come. I'll be touching lots of things on this boat. FUN FUN FUN

[@codyfoster7574]

I just got one not to long ago and can’t wait to get it in the water how popular are these boats

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

The Cobalt brand is a popular boat, the 165hp Mercruisers are not as common but are fantastic engines. It's a shame they weren't more common. Thanks for watching.

[@darrellsmith5395]

Good morning Mike

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Good Morning and thanks for watching.

[@smc65714]

Nice Classic!Antique! Too expensive/time consuming, to make the Hulls.Keep her going strong!!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks! Will do!

[@k6outdoors]

Beautiful rig, makes you just want to look at it!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Did you just look at it, what a neat rig if you just look at it, thanks for commenting and watching K6

[@darrellsmith5395]

Wow the motor looks new

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

She is a clean one for sure, thanks for watching

[@MsJon52]

it will be interesting to see the prop replacement and test, allso for peace of mind to have the engine temp down a bit.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Sneak info. Top speed is 38 mph and cruises at 30 mph at 3000 rpm. Thanks for watching

[@jrmrencso8716]

Nice boat Michael, the Tri hull is not suited for rough water, tri hulls create more drag in the water therefore not being as efficient compared to a V hull. That being said, I love the paint job!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks for the info. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@bobstrades1]

Hey Michael, I love the Cobalt too! What a great boat. The Smith's were very good caretakers of the RAD for many years and she will get a little TLC and last for many, many more years! Cool name and great meaning! No coincidences in life that it is also your wife's initials! Do you have a link to the the LED trailer lighting kit that you got for the trailer? I need to do up the lights on my trailer this winter.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

here is the link to the light kit I purchased and so far so good. amzn.to/3CUivjy

[@williamhammerstrom9860]

I have never much liked tri-hulls, they don't lean into the turn!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

They don't lean much but they turn sharp enough for me. thanks for watching

[@gearheadgregwi]

Sir, I think you have a Mercruiser "problem". 🤣🤣🤣 Have you contacted your sponsor lately?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I really need to, they are starting to pile up and I like it. Thanks for watching

[@curtbrown9702]

What the battery do.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

It does lots of things, like start the motor. Thanks for watching.

[@curtbrown9702]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina i was making fun of what you said. When Your battery went dead.

[@chriscobb4939]

Put u a 21 pitch prop it will get near 55

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Not on this boat. I have a 20 pitch on it and the top speed is 38mph

[@chriscobb4939]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina it must be a heavy boat I have a 04 Bayliner with a 3.0 in it I run it 4900 rpm with a 21 and it gets 46

[@rodneyjones5907]

I think it may be going in skinny water

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I can't say I have heard the term skinny water, please educate me and thanks for watching

[@rodneyjones5907]

I’m a Southren gentleman ( good ole boy) sorry about that skinny water is shallow water like a foot deep

[@robertrabhudsonhornet5869]

I am thinking way they stop making tri hull they are heavy and their not as fast as a V Hall's I have only like V hull and aluminum boats

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

could be, I have both and the tri hull feels much more stable on the water.

[@gearheadgregwi]

I think you're right. Trading hull drag for stability. But, enough horsepower , you can make a brick fly.

[@jeffreypierce1440]

I've seen 'em a lot cleaner than this.

[@kentyler966]

So EVERYONE wants to know what a 50 year old is worth?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

What ever someone is willing to pay when it comes to old boats.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

to me it's a bit priceless at the moment.