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LADDER AND PROPS

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. The needs of your prop will 
determine the prop design and size that best fits your 
performance requirements. 

Always inspect the engine and prop prior to launching 
your boat with the engine off. Key prop issues include 
tangled fishing line or other types of debris, cracked 
blades or fluid leaking out of the seal. Look for fishing line 
tangled around the prop or lower unit seal. 

Consult your 

Yamaha’s Owner’s Manual to address these issues. 

No passenger should attempt to enter or exit the boat by the ladder or by any other means 
while the engine is on. 

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. 

Summary of Contents for 217 CC

Page 1: ...obia 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 Cob...

Page 2: ...ittings Scuppers 8 Stainless Boarding Ladder 10 Cockpit Courtesy Lights 9 Props 10 Head Waste System 19 Fuel System 11 Self Bailing Cockpit 12 Livewell System 12 Rod Lockers 13 Forward Storage 14 Anchor Locker Rode Storage 14 217 Aluminum Plate Location 14 Specifications 2 Wiring Color Codes 16 Optional Cockpit Bolsters 18 Optional Bow Cushion Set 17 Dual Battery System 15 Optional Salt Water Wash...

Page 3: ...lled or unattended operation Certain emergency conditions e g turbulent water wakes accidental shove may impair a person s ability to operate the craft safely The switch located on the helm must have the safety lanyard attached at its base This activates the protective shutdown circuitry Securely attach the other end of the lanyard to the operator of the boat If the operator moves falls or is at a...

Page 4: ...e 10 micron fuel filter on new boats after the first 10 hours or 1 month of operation and every 50 hours or every 6 months thereafter In areas of hight humidity where water in fuel supplies is a problem or extensive engine operation occurs more frequent replacement may be necessary Garboard Drain Plug The garboard drain plug is the small metal plug located at the lowest point on the hull at the bo...

Page 5: ...d also reminds you to turn it off during boat shutdown When the NAV light switch is in the on position the labels for the switches will be illuminated To the right of the steering wheel you may have your two trim tab switches which are optional on the 217 Refer to page 23 for trim tab operation The 217 also comes standard with a compass mounted on top of the console Instrument Panel The instrument...

Page 6: ...BOAT LAYOUT Cobia 217 Duffel Bag Cobia Duffel Bag Along with your boat you received a Black Duffel Bag with your new Cobia 217 CC Inside the Duffel Bag are the following items Large Livewell Standpipe Short Livewell Standpipe 1 5 Livewell Pacifier Plug 2 ignition Keys and Emergency Kill Cord Engine Stop Lanyard Yamaha Engine Owner s Manuals Engine Start Cord Various Appliance and Accessories Manua...

Page 7: ...the float switch is submerged attempt to manually turn on the bilge pump on your switch panel If the bilge pump comes on and evacuates the water it is clear that the float switch is not functioning properly If the bilge pump does not come on via the switch panel check the breaker panel inside the console to see if a breaker has been tripped If the breaker has been tripped reset it and turn the swi...

Page 8: ...LOSED position 217 Deckdrain System The deckdrain system is equipped with 1 1 2 thru hull fittings through the aft port and starboard hull sides These fittings have to be installed lower than the drains in the cockpit floor so that gravity will allow the cockpit to drain free of water This puts these fittings very close to the water line of the hull These drains are rigged with ball valves that ca...

Page 9: ... Diagram of the LED 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 The courtesy lights are mounted on the port and starboard sides of the console as well as at the front of the cockpit T...

Page 10: ...at best fits your performance requirements Always inspect the engine and prop prior to launching your boat with the engine off Key prop issues include tangled fishing line or other types of debris cracked blades or fluid leaking out of the seal Look for fishing line tangled around the prop or lower unit seal Consult your Yamaha s Owner s Manual to address these issues No passenger should attempt t...

Page 11: ...tacle 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 Be sure to turn off the engines and all electrical equipment when fueling the boat to prevent accidental discharge...

Page 12: ...c running of the automatic bilge pump may be an indication of a hose leak or break in a seal and should be investigated by a Cobia Dealer immediately Refer to page 9 for further information regarding bilge pump operation and maintenance Livewell System The livewell system on the 217 is designed to keep your baitfish alive and strong for as long as possible This livewell provides a cool clean and o...

Page 13: ...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 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...

Page 14: ... 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 Phenolic Plate Location Your Cobia 217 comes standard with phenolic plates laminated into the cockpit floor These plates sec...

Page 15: ...ckpit wall The switch panel is located at the aft starboard cockpit On a single battery system your battery is wired to the number 1 side of the switch On the optional dual battery setup one battery is wired to the number one position while the second battery is wired to the number 2 side of the switch The operator can choose which battery to utilize by the selection on the switch The only time th...

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Page 17: ...s 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 To remove the cushions simply pull the snap strap away from the embedded snap and remove and store the cushion Bow Cushion Option Starboard Bow Cushion ...

Page 18: ...he helm You can leave this switch in the ON position while the boat is in use The pump has an internal pressure switch that allows the pump to turn on and off as needed In the colder months of the year it s advisable to drain the fresh water system and winterize by adding a non toxic antifreeze to the system Run the antifreeze through the system by opening up the spray in the shower nozzle until a...

Page 19: ...rd bow Raising the starboard trim tab lowers the stern on the starboard side thus raising the port bow Use the tabs to adjust the attitude of the boat so that it sits evenly and to raise or lower the bow to control running performance Pushing on the top of the switch down will lower the trim tab and force the bow down which is important when running in heavy seas or a stiff chop In most cases both...

Page 20: ...itself off with an internal pressure switch and will switch itself back on as you demand water Be careful to only spray gel coated fiberglass surfaces with saltwater and avoid all other areas Always rinse your boat with freshwater as soon as you return to the dock or home if the boat is being trailered Waste System A portable head unit is an option in the 217 The instruction manual can be found in...

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Page 24: ... is general in nature and should not be considered a repair manual or guidelines set forth by Cobia Boat Company Cleaning Each Cobia Boat is constructed using the finest material and components available However no material is immune to the ravages of the saltwater environment After each use your boat should be rinsed thoroughly with fresh water A mild detergent may also be used to remove any dirt...

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