Long Shot - Cobalt 2006 262

4 for Boating · 09-04-2019, 08:04 PM

A bit of a long shot here but we have a 2006 Cobalt 262 that did not come with the Aft Walk Through Cushions as I understand they were a factory option. (See pic of example - center cushions/seat - I hope attached). Getting these types of items on older boats is next to impossible it seems.

Anyway, we just had the boat reupholstered by a local shop around the lake and it seems that if I can find a set of these (borrow for a week or so) they can replicate them for me in the same color just used.

So, the question is - does anyone have a 2006 262 (or maybe close) - does it have these cushions - if so can we borrow them for a week or so this winter? I'm sure I can think of a nice gift for a caring sole.

I know - a lot to ask for but you never know...

Thanks!
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Descant · 09-04-2019, 08:31 PM

Some years ago I bought a used SeaRay. The previous owner had just ordered new "skins" from the factory, to our benefit. Cobalt may be able to offer the same opportunity.

Grove84 · 09-04-2019, 09:32 PM

My boat is at Paugus Bay Marina , and they have a used 260 there now. If you speak with Kory Keenan and the boat hasn’t sold at seasons end and it fits your need? Hope this helps , Kory is a great person to work with

NHskier · 09-04-2019, 09:38 PM

We've got a 2002 262, bought used about 6 years ago. At that time we looked into availability of those same stern filler components through Thurston's and found they were no longer available from Cobalt. We then looked at having a set made up and it was going to be way over $1K, so we've made do without them.

ThePlut · 09-05-2019, 11:39 AM

I would reach out to EastCoast Flightcraft. They appear to have at least 3 used 262s on their used boat site, maybe one of them has some filler cushions you could use as reference? Or maybe they can put you on to another means to make this happen. Pretty creative folks there, I can attest to that.

4 for Boating · 09-06-2019, 12:10 PM

Sadly anything over some ~7 years old - Cobalt has very little in terms of parts like this especially options.

However, I have reached out to a few marina's (including the ones mentioned above) to see if they have anything. Even if not for sale, maybe they see one going into storage that has a sympathetic owner...

Thanks for your help!

LIforrelaxin · 09-06-2019, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 4 for Boating

Sadly anything over some ~7 years old - Cobalt has very little in terms of parts like this especially options.

However, I have reached out to a few marina's (including the ones mentioned above) to see if they have anything. Even if not for sale, maybe they see one going into storage that has a sympathetic owner...

Thanks for your help!

That is really kind of sad for the amount of money someone spends on a Colbalt.... I have a Four Winns, 2 summer's ago on a then 16 year old boat, I was able to order a replacement Sundeck directly from the factory, and had it in about 3 weeks. The people I dealt with at the dealership and at the factory, told me, that they save all the patterns electronically so reproducing parts is no big deal.... I have also ordered a cockpit cover, and next summer will likely order a bow cover directly from them. As a final comment, getting the Sundeck from Four Winns directly was far cheaper then having one made locally.... I just had to be patient, until they could make a break in production, get the materials they need cut, and then assemble it.

ITD · 09-06-2019, 04:10 PM

Hmmm, I have a 2002 262...…..

4 for Boating · 09-07-2019, 07:58 AM

ITD - does your 2002 have these cushions?

When I first started this search, I asked the Cobalt dealer to help me understand which years are a match if I could not find an exact 2006 262 > that in itself seems to not be an easy task either...

ITD · 09-07-2019, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 4 for Boating

ITD - does your 2002 have these cushions?

When I first started this search, I asked the Cobalt dealer to help me understand which years are a match if I could not find an exact 2006 262 > that in itself seems to not be an easy task either...

Yes, it has them, one in the front, plus the back cushions. You need to have the pieces that attach to the boat too. Little shelves basically.

NHskier · 09-07-2019, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ITD

Yes, it has them, one in the front, plus the back cushions. You need to have the pieces that attach to the boat too. Little shelves basically.

The support ledges (shelves) may have been standard on 262s as we have them in both bow & stern, but no cushions.

4 for Boating · 09-07-2019, 11:19 PM

Luckily we have the cushion for the bow.

Looking to have made the stern set only - looking over many pictures of a 2002 versus 2006 on the internet, one difference I can see is the number of snaps for the single seat piece/section? (2 above and below for the 2002 and 1 above and 2 below for the 2006). Something like that I'm sure the fabricator could deal with.

Here's what ours looks like - sorry about the poor quality...
See anything of concern?

IDT - How many pieces make up this back section > 2 or 3?
It looks like a single seat - backrest for it - long section to bridge the walk through OR is the backrest and long section one piece?

ApS · 09-08-2019, 04:31 AM

If you have one fabricated, make sure the cushions can be made secure to the boat: screw, zipper, or tether.

A nice new white cushion floated-in several years ago. I may have posted it here in the "Lost and Found" forum, but I eventually took it to Wolfeboro Goodhue & Hawkins, hoping the Cobalt renter/owner and the cushion could be reunited.

ITD · 09-09-2019, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4 for Boating

Luckily we have the cushion for the bow.

Looking to have made the stern set only - looking over many pictures of a 2002 versus 2006 on the internet, one difference I can see is the number of snaps for the single seat piece/section? (2 above and below for the 2002 and 1 above and 2 below for the 2006). Something like that I'm sure the fabricator could deal with.

Here's what ours looks like - sorry about the poor quality...
See anything of concern?

IDT - How many pieces make up this back section > 2 or 3?
It looks like a single seat - backrest for it - long section to bridge the walk through OR is the backrest and long section one piece?

Honestly, I don't remember, I'll be up on Thursday, I'll check it out and take some pics. I think it's two pcs, but I'll check.

4 for Boating · 09-11-2019, 05:38 PM

Let me know what you find out - any information from someone in the know is helpful. Also I sent you a PM...

09-04-2019, 08:04 PM	#1
4 for Boating Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 232 Thanks: 1 Thanked 38 Times in 26 Posts	Long Shot - Cobalt 2006 262 A bit of a long shot here but we have a 2006 Cobalt 262 that did not come with the Aft Walk Through Cushions as I understand they were a factory option. (See pic of example - center cushions/seat - I hope attached). Getting these types of items on older boats is next to impossible it seems. Anyway, we just had the boat reupholstered by a local shop around the lake and it seems that if I can find a set of these (borrow for a week or so) they can replicate them for me in the same color just used. So, the question is - does anyone have a 2006 262 (or maybe close) - does it have these cushions - if so can we borrow them for a week or so this winter? I'm sure I can think of a nice gift for a caring sole. I know - a lot to ask for but you never know... Thanks!

09-04-2019, 09:32 PM	#3
Grove84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 90 Thanks: 25 Thanked 41 Times in 20 Posts	260 Cobalt My boat is at Paugus Bay Marina , and they have a used 260 there now. If you speak with Kory Keenan and the boat hasn’t sold at seasons end and it fits your need? Hope this helps , Kory is a great person to work with

09-04-2019, 09:38 PM	#4
NHskier Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 294 Thanks: 45 Thanked 37 Times in 34 Posts	We've got a 2002 262, bought used about 6 years ago. At that time we looked into availability of those same stern filler components through Thurston's and found they were no longer available from Cobalt. We then looked at having a set made up and it was going to be way over $1K, so we've made do without them. __________________ NHskier

09-06-2019, 12:10 PM	#6
4 for Boating Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 232 Thanks: 1 Thanked 38 Times in 26 Posts	Thanks Sadly anything over some ~7 years old - Cobalt has very little in terms of parts like this especially options. However, I have reached out to a few marina's (including the ones mentioned above) to see if they have anything. Even if not for sale, maybe they see one going into storage that has a sympathetic owner... Thanks for your help!

09-07-2019, 11:19 PM	#12
4 for Boating Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 232 Thanks: 1 Thanked 38 Times in 26 Posts	Luckily we have the cushion for the bow. Looking to have made the stern set only - looking over many pictures of a 2002 versus 2006 on the internet, one difference I can see is the number of snaps for the single seat piece/section? (2 above and below for the 2002 and 1 above and 2 below for the 2006). Something like that I'm sure the fabricator could deal with. Here's what ours looks like - sorry about the poor quality... See anything of concern? IDT - How many pieces make up this back section > 2 or 3? It looks like a single seat - backrest for it - long section to bridge the walk through OR is the backrest and long section one piece? Attached Images

09-04-2019, 08:31 PM	#2
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,473 Thanks: 1,387 Thanked 1,667 Times in 1,086 Posts	Some years ago I bought a used SeaRay. The previous owner had just ordered new "skins" from the factory, to our benefit. Cobalt may be able to offer the same opportunity.

09-05-2019, 11:39 AM	#5
ThePlut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 150 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	I would reach out to EastCoast Flightcraft. They appear to have at least 3 used 262s on their used boat site, maybe one of them has some filler cushions you could use as reference? Or maybe they can put you on to another means to make this happen. Pretty creative folks there, I can attest to that.

09-06-2019, 04:10 PM	#8
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,941 Thanks: 481 Thanked 699 Times in 390 Posts	Hmmm, I have a 2002 262...…..

09-07-2019, 07:58 AM	#9
4 for Boating Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 232 Thanks: 1 Thanked 38 Times in 26 Posts	ITD - does your 2002 have these cushions? When I first started this search, I asked the Cobalt dealer to help me understand which years are a match if I could not find an exact 2006 262 > that in itself seems to not be an easy task either...

09-08-2019, 04:31 AM	#13
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 6,031 Thanks: 2,280 Thanked 787 Times in 563 Posts	Make It Secure... If you have one fabricated, make sure the cushions can be made secure to the boat: screw, zipper, or tether. A nice new white cushion floated-in several years ago. I may have posted it here in the "Lost and Found" forum, but I eventually took it to Wolfeboro Goodhue & Hawkins, hoping the Cobalt renter/owner and the cushion could be reunited. __________________ Is it "Common Sense" isn't.

09-11-2019, 05:38 PM	#15
4 for Boating Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 232 Thanks: 1 Thanked 38 Times in 26 Posts	ITD - Thanks Let me know what you find out - any information from someone in the know is helpful. Also I sent you a PM...