Model Year 2012 1 C O B IA 237 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a 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.
Model Year 2012 2 T A B L E O F C O NT E NT S Specifications...............................................................................2 Yamaha Engine Break-In Periods................................................3 Engine Stop Switch......................................................................3 Optional Command Link Gauges...........................................20 Optional Salt Water Washdown..............................................21 Optional Waste System.........................
Model Year 2012 3 ENG INE B RE 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.
Model Year 2012 4 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. When a switch is in the “on” position, its tip is illuminated. This alerts you that the associated accessory should be functioning and also reminds you to turn it off during boat shutdown.
Fish Box Model Year 2012 5 BOAT LAYOUT 327 Boat Layout Boarding Ladder Insulated and Drainable Storage Fish Box Livewell Anchor Locker In-Deck Storage Fish Box Seating/Systems Access Console With Optional Head Space Insulated and Drainable Storage Cobia Duffel Bag Along with your boat, you received a Duffel Bag with your new Cobia. Inside the Duffel Bag are the following items: • Large Livewell Standpipe • Short Livewell Standpipe • 1.
Model Year 2012 6 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. Simply lift up the seat and you will be able to easily access the Fuel-Water separator. The new, improved 10-micron filter provides superior filtration ahead of the engine's onboard filters and injectors. Large filtering and water capture areas maximize filtration while maintaining adequate flow rate for larger engines.
Model Year 2012 7 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. If such a situation exists, the boat should be taken to a certified marine technician immediately. Never pump fuel or oil overboard while your boat is in the water.
Model Year 2012 8 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. To tell which position a ball valve is in, open or closed, look at the valve and determine the direction of flow. When the ball valve handle is in the same position as the direction of flow, the valve is in the “OPEN” position.
Model Year 2012 9 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.
Model Year 2012 10 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. Once the ladder is down and in the extended position, close the lid cover for safe and secure entry and exit via the ladder.
Model Year 2012 11 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. Every fuel tank is pressure tested at the factory before and after installation. Should you experience any fuel related problems or suspect problems with the fuel system, immediately take your boat to a Cobia Dealer. CAUTION—Do not smoke while filling the tank.
Model Year 2012 12 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. This keeps the boat from acquiring standing water and allows the boat to drain at all times, including while the boat is docked. Water drains out of the cockpit through two aft cockpit drains located at the far aft cockpit floor on both the port and starboard sides.
Model Year 2012 13 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. These lockers can also double as storage for various other items (as seen below). Starboard Gunnel Storage Rack Port and Starboard Fish Lockers The 237 CC has port and starboard storage compartments in the bow.
Model Year 2012 14 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. The notch supplied in the door allows you to securely close the locker by aligning your rode through the notch.
Model Year 2012 15 TRIM TABS 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. By not having a pump there is no possibility of fluid leaks from a pump. Trim tabs allow for maximum boat performance, and are great for balancing weight in the boat. They also allow the boat operator to lift or lower the hull to accommodate for different running situations.
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Model Year 2012 17 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.
Model Year 2012 18 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. Each of these tops has the option of being outfitted with an electronics box, forward and aft facing LED spreader lights, outriggers, recessed multi color lighting (white and blue), recessed speakers and an E box for additional storage and electronic space.
Model Year 2012 19 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. This option comes with a stereo remote mounted on the face of the console, right of the helm, and above the cup holder.
Model Year 2012 20 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. The solenoid switch is mounted to aft hull and the battery cables are run up the starboard side. The windlass is mounted inside the anchor locker at the bow of the boat. To access this area, lift the anchor hatch at the bow.
Model Year 2012 21 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. To operate, hook a hose to the raw water receptacle in the aft section of the rod locker. Flip the switch labeled “Saltwater”. The pump will pressurize the system with raw water.
Warranty Cobia Boats are NMMA Certified and offer superior guidelines set forth by Cobia Boat Company. SeaTech “no wood” construction. All Cobias are Cleaning: Each Cobia Boat is backed by a no-nonsense, 10year limited warranty. constructed using the finest material and components Cobia Boats advises owners that an authorized Cobia dealer available. However, no material is immune to the ravages of the perform maintenance and saltwater environment. After repairs on your boat.