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COBIA 217 CC
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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. There are many things to know about
the operation, care and maintenance of our products
and the systems we install in them. Please review all
the applicable information for your new boat. The more
you know, the more you will enjoy your new Cobia.
Again, a heartfelt Thank You from myself and the whole
Cobia Family.
Scott Deal, President and CEO
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  • Page 1 ’ 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. There are many things to know about the operation, care and maintenance of our products and the systems we install in them.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    M a y 3 0 , 2 0 1 2 T A B L E O F C O NT E NT S Yamaha Engine Break-In Periods...........3 Optional Bow Cushion Set..........17 Engine Stop Switch..............3 Dual Battery System............15 Fuel / Water Separators............4 Optional Salt Water Washdown.........20 Garboard Drain Plug...............4 Optional Fresh Water Shower..........18...

  • Page 3: Yamaha Engine Break-In Periods

    M a y 3 0 , 2 0 1 2 ENGIN E B R E A K -IN P E 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.

  • Page 4: Fuel / Water Separators

    M a y 3 0 , 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 between the fuel tank and engine on your 217 model.

  • Page 5: Instrument Panel With Yamaha Multi-Function Gauges

    Instrument Panel The instrument panel on your 217 CC is composed of two Yamaha Multifunction Digital Gauges. The standard digital gauges include a tachometer. The tachometer has several built in features including an oil level monitor, an engine temperature monitor and engine trim indicator. Yamaha speedometer includes a digital readout of the speed, an hour meter, trip meter, and clock.

  • Page 6: 216 Boat Layout

    M a y 3 0 , 2 0 1 2 B O A T L A Y O U T 217 Boat Layout Cobia Duffel Bag Along with your boat, you received a Black Duffel Bag with your new Cobia 217 CC.

  • Page 7: Bilge System

    M a y 3 0 , 2 0 1 2 B I L GE Bilge The bilge of the Cobia 217 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.

  • Page 8: Ball Valves, Thru Hull Fittings, & Scuppers

    M a y 3 0 , 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.

  • Page 9: Cockpit Courtesy Lights

    M a y 3 0 , 2 0 1 2 COCKPIT COURTESY LIGHTS Cockpit Courtesy Lights The cockpit comes equipped with five L.E.D. courtesy lights installed at the factory. On the switch panel located to the left of the steering helm, the second switch to the right operates the cockpit courtesy lights.

  • Page 10: Stainless Boarding Ladder

    M a y 3 0 , 2 0 1 2 L A D D E R A N D PR O PS Stainless Boarding Ladder The 217 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.

  • Page 11: Fuel System

    M a y 3 0 , 2 0 1 2 F U E L SY ST E M FUEL SYSTEM The Cobia 217 CC comes equipped with a 100- gallon fuel cell stationed below the leaning post between the stringer system. The fuel fill receptacle is on the port gunnel.

  • Page 12: Self Bailing Cockpit

    M a y 3 0 , 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 on the Cobia 217 is designed to be self- bailing, meaning that all the water that comes into the cockpit will be directly drained overboard.

  • Page 13: Rod Lockers

    Port and Starboard Fish Lockers The 217 CC has port and starboard storage compartments in the bow. The starboard locker doubles as a fish locker and is insulated to keep its contents cold (as seen below). These boxes drain overboard through independent thru hulls on each side of the hull just below the boxes.

  • Page 14: Forward Storage

    M a y 3 0 , 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). There is an eye mounted to the bow eye to secure your anchor rode or chain to. After setting your anchor, the excess rode can remain stored in the locker.

  • Page 15: Dual Battery System

    M a y 3 0 , 2 0 1 2 B A T T E R Y SW I T C H Battery Switch Whether equipped with single or dual battery setup, the batteries are located behind the battery access door along the starboard aft cockpit wall.

  • Page 17: Optional Bow Cushion Set

    OPTIONAL FEATURES Optional Features Many options for the 217 center console model have already been mentioned earlier in the Owner’s Manual. The following pages will refer to the remaining options Optional Bow Cushion Set On the 217, a four-piece bow cushion set is an available option. These cushion bottoms are removable and are held in place by several sets of stainless steel snaps.

  • Page 18: Optional Cockpit Bolsters

    Optional Fresh Water Shower The fresh water tank on your 217 CC can be filled at the cap labeled “WATER”, on the back port corner near the transom. The shower nozzle is on the port aft bulkhead. To pressurize the system, flip the switch labeled “FRESHWATER” on the switch panel at the helm.

  • Page 19: Head & Waste System

    OPTIONAL FEATURES Optional Trim Tabs Trim Tabs are optional on your 217 Center Console. External electric trim tabs can enhance the performance of your boat. The tabs on the 217 are electric and therefore do not require a trim tab pump. By not having a pump there is no possibility of fluid leaks from a pump.

  • Page 20: Optional Salt Water Washdown

    OPTIONAL FEATURES Optional Salt Water Washdown Salt-water washdown is an option on the 217 center console model. The pump is located in the bilge forward of the livewell pump and is accessible through the splashwell hatch or the aft port hatch. To operate, hook a hose to the raw water receptacle in the aft section of the rod locker.

  • Page 24: Warranty

    Warranty Cobia Boats are NMMA guidelines set forth by Cobia connections will help prevent Certified and offer superior Boat Company. electrolysis. The same holds SeaTech “no wood” true for your trailer. construction. All Cobias are Cleaning: Each Cobia Boat is...

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