COBIA 296 CC 2014, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...alf 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 a...

Page 2: ...tainless Boarding Ladder 15 Props 15 Fuel System 16 Steering 17 Self Bailing Cockpit 18 Livewell System 18 Rod Lockers 19 Fish Lockers 19 Anchor Locker Rode Storage 20 Plate Location 20 Trim Tabs 21 R...

Page 3: ...olled or unattended operation Certain emergency conditions e g turbulent water wakes unanticipated movement may impair a person s ability to operate the craft safely The switch located on the helm mus...

Page 4: ...ed accessory should be functioning and 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...

Page 5: ...c k B o a t C o m p a n y I n c 3 2 0 7 I n d u s t r i a l 2 9 t h S t F o r t P i e r c e F l o r i d a 3 4 9 4 6 7 7 2 4 6 5 0 6 3 1 o r 8 8 8 s h a l l o w F a x 7 7 2 4 8 9 2 1 6 8 BOAT LAYOUT 2...

Page 6: ...T 296 Starboard Side Layout Cobia Duffel Bag 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...

Page 7: ...ystem primer bulb is located next to the filter Maintenance Note Yamaha recommends replacing the 10 micron fuel filter on new boats after the first 10 hours or 1 month of operation and every 50 hours...

Page 8: ...ome on when 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 likely that the float switch is not f...

Page 9: ...latch on the starboard bottom of the aft seating Next lift the entire back panel up so that the compartment is revealed behind the seat This compartment holds the bilge and other important features W...

Page 10: ...can be accessed in the bilge compartment behind the aft seating 296 Deckdrain System The deckdrain system is equipped with 1 1 2 thru hull fittings through the aft port and starboard hull sides These...

Page 11: ...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 The cockpit lights are operated by the third switch from...

Page 12: ...nto 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 There is a DC breaker panel insid...

Page 13: ...d under the lower step It is the valve on the right This supplies your head with the water it will need to operate correctly Then press the toilet switch and the waste is pushed into the holding tank...

Page 14: ...ste is permitted Some near shore areas and inland areas are designated as No Discharge Zones where the discharge of any onboard waste even treated waste is strictly prohibited Many of these areas requ...

Page 15: ...ct 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 f...

Page 16: ...nce any fuel related problems or suspect problems with the fuel system immediately take your boat to a Cobia Dealer The primer bulbs are located by the transom gate inside an access hatch Every fuel t...

Page 17: ...khead 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 At A Glance Dramatically reduces wheel...

Page 18: ...n Continuous or periodic 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 8 for further...

Page 19: ...ou 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 296 CC has two 8...

Page 20: ...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 Optional Windlass is shown o...

Page 21: ...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 operat...

Page 22: ...2 1 6 8 MACERATOR ACCESS OPERATION 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 oth...

Page 23: ...rnal pressure switch and will switch itself back on as you demand water Make sure to occasionally clean the strainer with pump in the OFF position There is also a spray nozzle installed into the leani...

Page 24: ...em flip the switch labeled FRESH WASH DOWN on the switch panel at the 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 th...

Page 25: ...ll times Refer to page 8 for bilge pump instructions When the boat is not in use it is recommended to leave the battery switch in the off 0 position to ensure that the main battery is not drained over...

Page 26: ...ional 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 There is a...

Page 27: ...he 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 This leaning post also carries two insulated coolers with...

Page 28: ...n towards the deck until it locks To store just replace the seat Optional Bow Cushion Set The 296 CC comes with the option of a six piece bow cushion set These cushion bottoms are removable and are he...

Page 29: ...g with the big fish The bolster cushions are mounted to the port and starboard gunnels that house an additional three rod holders each The forward rod holder is mounted at 45 degrees to the outboard s...

Page 30: ...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 a...

Page 31: ...d a 3 4 9 4 6 7 7 2 4 6 5 0 6 3 1 o r 8 8 8 s h a l l o w F a x 7 7 2 4 8 9 2 1 6 8 OPTIONAL Optional Kite Rod Holders Four flush mount rod holders make up the option for Kite Rod Holders These are mo...

Page 32: ...and above the cup holder Stereo Unit Stereo Remote 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 o...

Page 33: ...secure it in place with a rope Hauling the Anchor Turn on the engine Make sure the clutch is engaged and remove the handle Press the UP button on the control provided If the windlass slows down during...

Page 34: ...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: ...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 availab...