Beyond the Warranty

Rick Schoonover did not write the warranties that ensure Cobalt owners' ongoing satisfaction with their boats. Rick Schoonover does, however, work very hard to ensure that those warranties retain day to day their teeth. Rick takes care of Cobalt dealers, helping them obtain parts quickly and accurately, so that warrantied service and repairs proceed quickly and accurately.

Cobalt warranties guarantee a full shop rate to dealers, and so there is no hesitation, no scrimping, no slow or second-rate service on warranty work. Completely transferable, comprehensive, and very very long, Cobalt warranties extend to ten years on the hull and deck; five years on the engine and powertrain, the electrical system, and instrumentation; and two years on the gelcoat, upholstery, and canvas - a generous and embracing package of protections again this year recognized as the strongest in the marine industry.

The promise-keeper Rick Schoonover comes along as an integral part of that package, at no extra charge.

"Our dealers know that if I make them a promise, it's going to happen." Rick Schoonover, Parts Distribution Cobalt Associate since 1982

Ten Year Protection

Hull and Deck Structure: Floors, stringers, bulkheads, motor mounts, transom, all deck and hull joints

Five Year Protection

Engine: Internally lubricated parts in upper and lower housings
Intermediate Housing: Shaft, U-Joints, bearings
Steering: Helm rack, cable, pump, seals and gaskets
Power Trim: Pump, cylinders, solenoids, switches, seals and gaskets
Electrical: Alternator, voltage regulator, electronic ignition module, ignition coil, starter motor, wiper motor, engine wiring harness, courtesy lights, docking lights, battery switch, battery isolator, bow light, horn, anchor light, spotlight, blower motor, electric hatch motor and switch
Fuel Delivery: Fuel injection control units and injectors, fuel injection pump, fuel injector rails, fuel delivery pump, flame arrestor
Controls: Control Box, neutral safety switch, cables
Instrumentation: Tachometer, oil pressure, volt gauge, hour meter, speedometer, engine temperature, trim gauge, fuel gauge, oil temp
Accessories: Air conditioner, cockpit heater, air/water temperature gauge, engine battery charger, compass, depth finder, transducer and wiring harness, generator, refrigerator, galley sink and faucet, shore power, stainless steel deck railings, stainless steel rubrail, stainless steel hardware, stereo/CD player, dash stereo remote, trim tabs, waste system, water system, stove, microwave, windlass
Electronics: Radar, GPS, VHF Radio
Non-Defect Failures: Overheating, pre-ignition, detonation, scored pistons, tuliped valves, carbonized rings, heat collapsed rings, burnt valves, bent valves, warped heads, heat cracked heads and block (excludes freezing), thermostat failures, sensor failures
Additional Benefits: Choice of towing, dockside assistance, hoist and lift out or pick up and delivery. Taxes, shop supplies, lubricants, coolants, filters, spark plugs, hoses, clamps, belts, engine tuning, and lake/sea trial when necessary for a covered repair.

Two Year Protection

Gelcoat Finish: Protection from crazing, stress cracks, air voids or blisters
Upholstery: Protection from defective materials or workmanship
Other Components: Steering wheel, seat mechanisms, hinges, ladders, etc.
Canvas: All Sunbrella® canvas

One Year Protection

Components: Fuel tank, automatic fire extinguisher, windshield