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Cobia 350 – 2020 Buyers Guide

Cobia 350

A combination of high quality and ultra-performance, the new Cobia 350 (34’ 4” LOA, 11’ 2” beam) fishes hard and plays easy. A double-stepped hull gets you to the fishing grounds fast while on-deck amenities provide style and comfort.

Tournament-capable fishing features include dual 42-gallon bait tanks, two huge in-floor fish boxes that drain overboard, a full tackle station and bait prep area, plus a hidden lockable rod locker in the sole. With a wide beam and open cockpit, there’s plenty of room for a group of anglers to fish together. An inward-opening side door makes pulling aboard a big tuna a breeze.

When it’s time to relax, the 350 easily converts to a cruising vessel. Comfortable seating for 11 includes a large chaise lounge and full sun lounge. There’s even a hi-lo bow table that’s perfect for a picnic lunch. She also has seven insulated boxes to provide more than enough cooler space and plenty of dry storage for water toys, floats, and more.

The cabin features a spacious berth surrounded by a refined interior, an electric head, and a combination sink/shower. cobiaboats.com

Cobia 350 (34’ 4” LOA, 11’ 2” beam)

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Cobia Boats

In the 26 to 34 foot range, Cobia Boats are the top-selling center consoles in the county.

Surprised? Spend any time on a new Cobia and you’ll see and feel why it’s the top-selling brand. Each model is crafted with an explicit goal in mind. Whether you’re looking for a center console for fishing, a family day cruiser, a bay boat or a dual console, Cobia Boats has a perfect model that will suit your needs without compromising space or speed.

With smart designs, build quality second to none, and tournament-grade performance, there’s no better lineup of center consoles that mesh family comfort and fishing smarts. Do yourself a favor this boat show season and take the opportunity to step aboard a new Cobia. You’ll quickly see why Cobia is changing the game in center consoles.

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Comfort & Stability

Cobia hulls are designed for peak running performance, comfort and efficiency. Forward bow entries extend running surfaces to utilize nearly the full length of the boat, meaning a more stable and comfortable rude,

Intuitive Layouts

Deck layouts depend on the model, but all are designed as ‘smart layouts’, which means spacious decks, items within reach, and intuitive layouts. This all lends nicely to watersports or fishing, as does the ample freeboard. Helm and dash vary from by model, but all electronics and inputs are clearly labeled as such, making upkeep and maintenance a breeze.

Take the Cobia 320CC, for example. 320 CC is a spacious fishing platform with a range that can still be easily trailered to fishing tournament locations or inland lakes. Twin 35-gallon pressurized livewells, more than enough tackle storage, and holders for more than 20 rods mean you’ll be ready when you reach the long-distance fishing grounds where the big ones are biting.

See how Cobias set themselves apart in construction, quality assurance, and performance, in their expansive video gallery with videos on everything from exactly how we laminate our boats (No Wood!), to the proper layout for a family friendly center console to detailed model walkthroughs. You’ll be impressed!

Check out Cobia’s video lineup and see for yourself.

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Erin Brennan, Southern Boating March 2019

Cobia 240 CC

The new Cobia 240 CC is the latest to bring style and family comfort to a fishing tournament capable boat.

The Cobia 240 CC has a proven hull design that provides superior fuel efficiency and open water running performance. She is powered by twin Yamaha 115-hp outboard engines that open up to 44 miles per hour. She cruises at 27 with a 375-mile range.

The open cockpit carries twin 40-gallon, in-floor fish boxes, a 28-gallon livewell, and a standard aft tackle station. All of this is sure to satisfy most hardcore anglers. The Cobia 240 CC is equally adept to host an elegant sunset cruise or spend a casual day sandbar-hopping with the family.

Options include a below-deck portable or electric head (with port window), a three-sided, full windshield with electric wiper and vent. There is an available upgrade cushion package that includes double-bolstered helm seats, and forward-facing backrests for the bow as well as choices for windlass systems, audio, electronics, color combinations, and trailers.

23’7″ LOA, 8’10” beam

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Cobia Season in the Mid-Atlantic

It’s Cobia Season!

Cobia season is underway in the mid-Atlantic and runs through September 30th in Maryland and Virginia and through December 31st in North Carolina. The minimum size in Maryland is 40 inches with a daily catch limit of one per person per day or three per vessel.

Virginia has the same regulations except that only one fish can be larger than 50 inches. The minimum size in North Carolina is 36 inches with a daily catch limit of one per person/vessel per day; for-hire boats can possess up to four cobia per day.

The Peninsula Salt Water Sport Fisherman’s Association based in Newport News, Virginia, has joined forces with the Old Dominion University Alumni Association to host the Monarch Cobia Classic July 19-21. The tournament will be hosted at the Yacht Club at Marina Shores, and organizers are hoping to make it the largest cobia tournament on the Atlantic coast.

First prize for the largest cobia will be $10,000 with cash prizes through the fifth place ($1,000). The tournament benefits the Old Dominion Alumni Association scholarship fund and Virginia Institute of Marine Science research. Anglers and non-anglers can enjoy the tournament awards and dock party Saturday evening.

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By Chris Knauss, Southern Boating July 2018
Photo courtesy of Virginia Tourism Board

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Cobia 261 CC

The Cobia 261 CC is the latest offering from Cobia and puts a premium on style, fishing performance, and family comfort. The 261 CC (26’1″ LOA, 9’3″ beam) is ideally proportioned with every inch maximized. The boat has plenty of cockpit space (83.5 total square feet), whether behind the deluxe tackle station with premium helm seating or in front of the forward entry console with huge step-down head area. Split bow seating with optional forward-facing backrests allows for access all the way forward to chase those big ones that head for the horizon or to easily retrieve the anchor, and the deck is level from stem to stern.

Additional smart, practical features include trouble-free access to the batteries under the helm seats and a huge bilge entry door that lifts electronically with the touch of a button. All hardware is backed with laminate plates, and there is generous bilge access with electric lift assist. The easily deployed rear bench seat makes converting from a fishing machine to a party boat as easy as stowing the rods in the ample rod storage. Powered by twin Yamaha 150-hp outboard engines, the Cobia 261 CC runs to a top speed of 50 mph.

All hardware is backed with laminate plates, and there is generous bilge access with electric lift assist. The easily deployed rear bench seat makes converting from a fishing machine to a party boat as easy as stowing the rods in the ample rod storage. Powered by twin Yamaha 150-hp outboard engines, the Cobia 261 CC runs to a top speed of 50 mph.

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By Doug Thompson, Southern Boating Magazine July 2016