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M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 C O BIA 237 ’ WELCOME Dear New Cobia Owner, On behalf of Cobia Boats, I would like to congratulate you on your purchase. We at Cobia strive to build the best products possible and wish you years of trouble free enjoyment.
M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 T A B L E O F C O NT E NT S Specifications................2 Optional Command Link Gauges...........20 Yamaha Engine Break-In Periods..........3 Optional Salt Water Washdown..........21 Engine Stop Switch..............3 Optional Waste System.............21-24 Instrument Panel with Yamaha Multi-Function Gauges..................4...
M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 ENGIN E B RE A K -I N PE RI OD Engine Break-In Period New engines require a period of break-in to allow the surfaces of the moving parts to mate evenly. Different engines require different break-in periods and methods.
M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 SW I T CH AND I NST R UM ENT PANEL Switch Panel & Helm At the helm of your Cobia, you have a main switch panel, which is located to the left of the steering wheel. This panel controls your lights, horn, accessories, livewell, and your bilge.
Fish Box M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 B O A T L A Y O U T 327 Boat Layout Insulated and Boarding Ladder Fish Box Drainable Livewell Storage Anchor Locker In-Deck Storage Fish Box Insulated and Drainable...
M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 F U E L -W A T E R SE P A R A T O R & D R A I N P L U G Fuel-Water Separator A Yamaha Fuel - Water Separator is installed behind the aft seat assembly.
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M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 B I L GE Bilge The bilge of your Cobia should always be checked before and after a launch. While checking the bilge, note that a small amount of water in the bilge is normal. However, a large amount of water or any signs of fuel or oil requires immediate attention.
M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 SYST EM S Ball Valves Ball valves can be used to serve several purposes. They allow seawater to enter the boat, in the case of livewells, and they also act as a safeguard to stop water from entering.
M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 COCKPIT COURTESY LIGHTS Cockpit Courtesy Lights The cockpit comes equipped with three L.E.D. courtesy lights installed at the factory. These lights illuminate the entire cockpit and are controlled by the switch panel. The switch labeled “COCKPIT LTS” controls the courtesy lights. The courtesy lights are mounted beneath the port and starboard gunnels as well as at the bow, aft of the anchor locker.
M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 L A D D E R A N D PR O PS Stainless Boarding Ladder This Cobia model comes standard with a telescoping stainless steel boarding ladder integrated into the port aft platform area. This provides a stepping area while the ladder is in the up position as shown below.
M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 F U E L SY ST E M FUEL SYSTEM This Cobia comes equipped with a 129-gallon fuel cell stationed below the leaning post between the stringer system. The fuel fill receptacle is on the port gunnel.
M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 SEL F -B AI L I NG COCKPI T & L I VEW EL L SYST EM Self Bailing Cockpit The cockpit is designed to be self-bailing, meaning that all the water that comes into the cockpit will be directly drained overboard.
M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 R O D L O C KE R S & F I SH L O C KE R S Rod Lockers The 237 center console model comes standard with under gunnel rod racks on both the port and starboard sides. These give you space to safely store an additional 6 rods for your fishing needs.
M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 ANCHOR LOCKER/ PHENOLIC PLATES Anchor Locker/Rode Storage The anchor locker is located at the bow of the boat and is accessible through the anchor locker door or hatch (photo below).
M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 T R I M T A B S Trim Tabs Trim Tabs are standard on your new Cobia. Integrated electric trim tabs can enhance the performance of your boat. The tabs are electric and therefore do not require a trim tab pump.
M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 OPTIONAL FEATURES Optional Features Optional Bow Cushion Set The 237 CC comes with the option of a six-piece bow cushion set. These cushion bottoms are removable and are held in place by several sets of stainless steel snaps.
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M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 T -T O PS T-Top There are several different T-Top options for the Cobia 237 CC. The T-Tops come with either a Weblon or a fiberglass hard top.
M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 OPTIONAL FEATURES Optional Stereo System With CD A AM-FM Stereo CD with four speakers is offered as an option on your new Cobia. The stereo unit is mounted inside the console on the aft bulkhead.
M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 OPTIONAL FEATURES Optional Windlass Deluxe The windlass is used to lower and raise your anchor assembly. The switch is mounted at the helm station above to the right of the steering wheel.
M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 OPTIONAL FEATURES Optional Salt Water Washdown Salt-water washdown is an option on your new Cobia. The pump is located in the bilge forward of the livewell pump and is accessible through the splashwell hatch or the aft port hatch.
Warranty Cobia Boats are NMMA guidelines set forth by Cobia prevent electrolysis. The same Certified and offer superior Boat Company. holds true for your trailer. SeaTech “no wood” construction. All Cobias are Cleaning: Each Cobia Boat is backed by a no-nonsense, 10- constructed using the finest year limited warranty.
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