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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 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

    Leaning Post and Tackle Station ...........27 Switch Panels................4 Aft Seating................28 Switch Panels & Helm..............4 Optional Bow Cushion Set............28 296 Boat Layout................5-6 Cockpit Bolsters..............29 Cobia Duffel Bag................6 Pop-up Bow Light, Cleats, and Rope Chocks......29 Fuel/Water Separators..............7 T-Top Options.................30 Garboard Drain Plug..............7 Kite/Rod Holders..............31 Bilge System................8 Optional Stereo System............32...

  • Page 3: Yamaha Engine Break-In Periods

    An engine stop switch system that is not used or does not function properly can cause death or serious injury. DO NOT operate the boat if the engine stop switch system does not function properly. Go to a Cobia Dealer to...

  • Page 4: Gauges

    Command Link Gauges Command Link gauges come standard on your new Cobia and are an upgrade from the digital gauges. Command Link gauges allow access to more information. Displays are user-selectable so you can choose the functions displayed on each gauge and what order.

  • Page 5: 296 Boat Layout

    M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 4 p a g e 5 BOAT LA YO UT 296 Port Side Layout aTHis is (Optional) (Optional) M a v e r i c k B o a t C o m p a n y , I n c . •...

  • Page 6: Cobia Duffel Bag

    (optional) (optional) FRESHWATER WASHDOWN 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 •...

  • Page 7: Fuel/Water Separators

    If there appears to be an excessive amount of water, the filter component should be replaced. See your authorized Cobia Dealer for replacement parts. Filter Access Panel (right) The micron filter and head are pictured to the right . It is mounted inside an access panel located aft of the port transom gate.

  • Page 8: Maximum Capacities

    8 BI LG E 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.

  • Page 9: Bilge Access

    M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 4 p a g e 9 BI LG E A C C ES S Bilge Access Accessing the bilge in the 296 is made easy in a few brief steps. First, locate and disengage the latch on the starboard bottom of the aft seating.

  • Page 10: Ball Valves, Thru Hull Fittings, & Scuppers

    M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 4 p a g e 10 S Y S TEM 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 11: Cockpit Courtesy Lights

    M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 4 p a g e 11 C O U RTES Y L I G H TS & B O W RA I L Cockpit Courtesy Lights The cockpit comes equipped with five lights; three installed beneath the port and starboard gunnel boards, two on each side of the console, and one at the forward base of the console.

  • Page 12: Head Systems

    M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 4 p a g e 12 H EA D O P ERA TIO N Head Unit Inside the console is the head unit. There are steps that lead into the head unit which houses and electric head, fresh water sink with spray nozzle for rinsing off, switch panel for flushing head and on-off switch for the macerator.
  • Page 13 M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 4 p a g e 13 ELEC TRIC H EA D Electric Head The macerator is to be used only with direct discharge thru hull. Macerator will not be used for dockside pump out of the holding tank.
  • Page 14 M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 4 p a g e 14 ELEC TRIC H EA D (C O NT.) Electric Head Continued The Jabsco Y-Valve is designed to provide flexibility of onboard waste management by diverting waste either to the dockside pump- out fitting or directly overboard where legal to do so.

  • Page 15: Stainless Boarding Ladder

    No passenger should attempt to enter or exit the boat by the ladder or by any other means while the engine is on. Props Prop selection on your Cobia is determined by your local Cobia Dealer, but all props are based on recommendations from Cobia Boat Company and Yamaha Marine in order to give your boat maximum overall performance.

  • Page 16: Fuel System

    F U EL S Y S TEM FUEL SYSTEM The Cobia 296 CC comes equipped with a 230 gallon fuel cell stationed below the leaning post between the stringer system. There are two fuel fill receptacles, one on the port gunnel and one on the starboard gunnel. Every fuel tank is pressure tested at the factory before and after installation.

  • Page 17: Steering

    M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 4 p a g e 17 BOW R A I L & S TE E R I NG Power Assist Steering The Power Assist pump for the steering is mounted on the forward bulkhead in the aft bilge area. This pump greatly reduces the amount of pressure you have at the wheel and will make your boating a much more pleasurable experience.

  • Page 18: Self Bailing Cockpit

    Cobia Dealer immediately. Refer to page 8 for further information regarding bilge pump operation and maintenance.

  • Page 19: Rod Lockers

    M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 4 p a g e 19 RO D LO C KERS & F IS H LO C KERS Rod Lockers The 296 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.

  • Page 20: Anchor Locker/Rode Storage

    Optional Windlass is shown on pages 32-33. Phenolic Plate Location Your Cobia 296 comes standard with phenolic plates laminated into the cockpit floor. These plates secure the leaning post and optional T-top and are designed for exceptional screw retention capabilities and provide the support required to secure such weight bearing items.

  • Page 21: 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.

  • Page 22: Rod Locker Macerator Switches

    M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 4 p a g e 22 MAC ER A T OR A CC E SS & OP ERA TI O N Macerator Switches The switches for each fish box macerator are located on the switch panel left of the steering helm. These can be operated independently of each other and the switches are labeled.

  • Page 23: Saltwater Washdown

    M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 4 p a g e 23 G A S S H O C KS A N D WA S H D O WN Gas Shocks Located on the aft seating panel, cooler lid access, and console head access are gas shocks that insure that the entranceways are safe and secure in choppy waters.

  • Page 24: Freshwater System

    M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 4 p a g e 24 WA TER S Y S TEM Fresh Water System The fresh water tank on your 296 CC can be filled at the cap labeled “WATER” on the starboard deck gunnel. To pressurize the system, flip the switch labeled “FRESH WASH DOWN”...

  • Page 25: Battery Switch/Dual Battery System

    Your Cobia is rigged at the factory so that the primary battery or "house battery" is tied to setting "1" on the battery switch.

  • Page 26: Battery Charger

    M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 4 p a g e 26 BA TT ER Y Optional Battery Charger A 3-Bank, 30 amp battery charger is an option for the 296. It is mounted next to the power steering assist pump and can be accessed through the aft rear flip up seating.

  • Page 27: Leaning Post And Tackle Station

    M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 4 p a g e 27 LEA NING P OS T A ND TA CKLE Leaning Post The Leaning Post for the 296 CC is home to the double bolstered helm seats that lock into the seated position or flip down independently for the boater’s preference.

  • Page 28: Aft Seating

    M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 4 p a g e 28 S EA TIN G 296 Aft Seating The aft seating is a very nice usable feature. To use the seat, Simply push the cushion down towards the deck until it locks. To store just replace the seat.

  • Page 29: Cockpit Bolsters

    M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 4 p a g e 29 F EA TU RES Cockpit Bolsters Cockpit bolsters are standard with the 296 CC. These will add some comfort to legs when fighting with the big fish. The bolster cushions are mounted to the port and starboard gunnels that house an additional three rod holders each.

  • Page 30: T-Top Options

    T-Top There are several different T-Top options for the Cobia 296 CC. The T-Tops come with either a Weblon, or a fiberglass top. Each of these tops has the option of being outfitted with an electronics box, forward and aft facing LED spreader lights outriggers, recessed LED down lighting, recessed speakers and an E box for additional storage and electronic space.

  • Page 31: Kite/Rod Holders

    M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 4 p a g e 31 O P TI O N A L Optional Kite Rod Holders Four flush mount rod holders make up the option for Kite Rod Holders. These are mounted on the bow both port and starboard.

  • Page 32: Optional Stereo System

    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.
  • Page 33 M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 4 p a g e 33 O P TI O N A L Optional Windlass Deluxe Continued The Windlass breaker is located in the bilge area directly in back of the flip-up rear seating access. The windlass solenoid is mounted beside the 80 amp breaker.

  • Page 34: Wiring System Diagrams

    296 Deck Wiring Harness...
  • Page 35 296 Deck Wiring Code...
  • Page 36 296 Hull Wiring Harness...
  • Page 37 296 Hull Wiring Codes...
  • Page 38 296 Hull Wiring Codes (Continued)
  • Page 39 296 Hard Top Wiring Harness...

  • Page 40: Warranty

    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...

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