Maverick Cobia 21 Bay 2014 Owner's Manual

Model YEar 2014
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COBIA 21 BAY

O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l

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

Maverick Boat Company, Inc. • 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce,

Florida 34946 • (772)-465-0631 or (888)-shallow • Fax: [phone]

Model YEar 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Yamaha Engine Break-In Periods........................................3

Optional Rear Seating with Backrest.............................24

Engine Stop Switch..............................................................3

Optional Dual Battery System........................................25

Fuel / Water Separators.......................................................4

Optional Salt Water Washdown.....................................26

Garboard Drain Plug...........................................................4

Optional Fresh Water Shower.........................................26

Instrument Panel with Yamaha Multi-Function

Gauges..................................................................................5

Optional Trim Tabs........................................................27

Switch Panels........................................................................7

Switch Panels & Helm..........................................................7

216 Boat Layout...................................................................8

Cobia Duffel Bag..................................................................8

Bilge System.........................................................................9

Ball Valves, Thru Hull Fittings, & Scuppers......................10

Stainless Boarding Ladder..................................................11

Cockpit Courtesy Lights....................................................12

Props...................................................................................13

Head & Waste System........................................................13

Fuel System........................................................................14

Self Bailing Cockpit...........................................................14

Livewell System..................................................................15

Rod Lockers.......................................................................16

Forward Storage.................................................................16

Anchor Locker / Rode Storage.........................................17

217 Aluminum Plate Location...........................................17

Top Options....................................................................28

Top Options / Outrigger

Option.............................................................................29

Optional Command Link Gauges..................................29

Warranty.........................................................................30

21 BAY SPECIFICATIONS

21 BAY

L.O.A………………………………………………......21’ 1”

BEAM…………………………………………….……..8’ 4”
DRAFT……………………………………………….…..13”
WEIGHT W/O ENGINE……………………….2050 LBS.
FUEL CAPACITY…………………………………60 GAL.

DEADRISE @ TRANSOM……………………....15 DEG

MAXIMUM H.P………………………………………...200

Specifications......................................................................18

Wiring Color Codes......................................................19-20

217 Hull Wire Harness...................................................21

217 Deck Wire Harness..................................................22

Optional Cockpit Bolsters...............................................23

Optional Bow Cushion Set.............................................23

Maverick Boat Company, Inc. • 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce,

Florida 34946 • (772)-465-0631 or (888)-shallow • Fax: [phone]

Model YEar 2014

ENGINE BREAK-IN PERIOD

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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.
For instructions on break in methods, refer to your

Yamaha Engine Owner’s Manual for the correct break-in
procedures and times for your model engines

Engine Stop Switch

If activated, the spring loaded engine stop switch will
automatically shut down the engine during emergency
situations to prevent uncontrolled 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
an unsafe distance from the steering wheel, tension on
the lanyard will pull it from the switch. When the lanyard is

removed, the engine stop switch is released and
automatic engine shutdown occurs.

Engine stop switch (above)

Engine Stop Switch

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
have this resolved immediately

The lanyard should be securely attached to the boat operator at all times that the

engine is on.

Maverick Boat Company, Inc. • 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce,

Florida 34946 • (772)-465-0631 or (888)-shallow • Fax: [phone]

Model YEar 2014

FUEL-WATER SEPARATOR & DRAIN

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Fuel-Water Separator

A Yamaha Fuel - Water Separator is installed
between the fuel tank and engine on your 21
Bay model. The new, improved 10-micron filter

provides superior filtration ahead of the engine's
on- board filters and injectors. Large filtering
and water capture areas maximize filtration

while maintaining adequate flow rate for larger
engines. The fuel separator can be checked by
removing it from the mounting bracket and

dumping it into an approved waste collection
device. If there appears to be an excessive
amount of water, the filter component should be
replaced. See your authorized Cobia Dealer for

replacement parts.

Fuel/Water Separator (above)

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 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 bottom of the transom
right above the keel. The drain has been designed to so

that it can be loosened by hand while the hull is out of the
water for draining. This allows the plug to stay in contact
with the surrounding frame so you’ll never misplace or

lose it. You can completely remove the insert by pulling
back and continue turning in a counter clockwise motion.
It is manufactured with a rubber seal in place to ensure

you bilge is watertight. Always make sure before putting
the boat in the water that this plug is hand tightened
firmly. Excess water in the bilge may be an indication of a
problem with this plug or the automatic bilge pump. Refer

to page 8 of this Owner’s Manual for information on your

boats bilge system.

Maverick Boat Company, Inc. • 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce,

Florida 34946 • (772)-465-0631 or (888)-shallow • Fax: [phone]

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HELM AND PANELS

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Switch Panel & Helm

At the helm of the Cobia 21 Bay, you have a main switch panel, which is

located directly above the steering wheel. This panel controls the horn,
accessories, livewell, and bilge. When a switch is in the “ON” position the red
lights within the switch become illuminated. These lights confirm whether the

accessory is on or off in low-light situations. Below each switch is a breaker
if an accessory does not come on when the switch is in the “ON” position,
first attempt to reset the breaker by pressing in on the white boot.

Switch Panel (above)

Instrument Panel

The instrument panel on your 21 Bay is composed of
three Faria Analog Gauges. These gauges all serve
different purposes, with the gauge on the far left showing

the miles per hour, the gauge in the middle showing the
fuel levels, and the gauge on the far right showing the
rotations per minute of the motor. These easy to read

gauges serve to inform the operator and look stylish at
the same time

Helm (above)

Maverick Boat Company, Inc. • 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce,

Florida 34946 • (772)-465-0631 or (888)-shallow • Fax: [phone]

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CONSOLE

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21 Bay Center Console

The 21 Bay model has several features and components installed in the center console. First, there is the gauge and
switch panel located directly in front of the hydraulic steering helm with a stainless steering wheel. An anchor light plug is
located in the top center of the console unless there is a bimini top option. Then the light is moved to the starboard aft

deck. The console also houses a glove box, shifter / throttle levers, key switch panel with lanyard, stainless dual cup
holder, compass, horn, navigational lights, cockpit courtesy lights, and (two) 4-bank rod holders. It will also house the
optional trim tab switch panel. This boat comes with Sea-Star hydraulic steering helms. The console for the 21 bay also

comes with a 42 quart cooler in front of the console with an adjoining backrest. on the forward end of the console along
with a grab rail and windscreen and a pop out divided storage box that allows for easy access to your tackle trays from
anywhere on the boat.

Cooler with Cushion

Pop-Out Divided Storage

Box

Console Access Door

Front View of the Console

Maverick Boat Company, Inc. • 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce,

Florida 34946 • (772)-465-0631 or (888)-shallow • Fax: [phone]

View of the Console from Stem to

Stern

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BOAT LAYOUT

Fuel Fill

Bilge Access

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21 Bay Layout

Helm Seat

Center Bow Locker

Livewell

Console

Port Bow Locker

Bow Pop-Up Cleat

Starboard Aft Storage

Rod Holders

Anchor Locker

Starboard Bow Locker

Cobia Duffel Bag

Along with your boat, you received a Duffel Bag with your new 21 Bay Cobia.
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 Manuals

Cobia Duffel Bag

Maverick Boat Company, Inc. • 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce,

Florida 34946 • (772)-465-0631 or (888)-shallow • Fax: [phone]