kirbo7106 Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 This is my first Cobia that I have ever owned. I've owned 4 other boats. Currently, I have this Cobia and an old Glastron. A friend was moving out of the state and gave it to me. I don't know much about the boat, other than what you can see. The floor has some soft spots and the seats are done. The boat hasn't been in the water for the last two years. The out-drive was supposedly rebuilt, but the rams look like they need to be rebuilt. He gave me a new carb, alternator and some filters. This is a total project boat. On the plus side, it does have a new stainless steel propeller, but it's only a three blade. I'll update with new pictures and info as it happens. If anyone has any information about this boat, it would be most appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbo7106 Posted January 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Here's a couple pictures of the interior of my Cobia. Unfortunately, it looks better in the picture than in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidmotion Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 i dunno.... i've seen worse. looks pretty intact to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbo7106 Posted January 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Looks can be deceiving! I tried to lift the engine cover off so I could look at the engine. The wood started to break apart in my hands. I would be afraid to seat in the lounge seats. They would probably fall apart if you sat in one. This is going to be one of those complete restorations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yachtbuilder Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Looks just like an original mid 80s Cobia should. At least it's unmolested, and complete. Go ahead and pull the carpet and seats out, set the blade depth on your skill saw for 5/8" and cut that rotten floor out. Don't cut the hull, only the plywood. Then you'll be digging water logged foam out...Get a box of those large black lawn trash bags...for all the little foam pieces. You can cut the foam into squares with a hand saw and then dig them out with a pry bar and hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yachtbuilder Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 If its an 87 it was built in Sanford, Fl. Same place as mine and was probably built the same as mine....5/8 plywood floor with 3/4 plywood stringers only partially gl***ed. 1 1/2 inch plywood transom...actually 2 pieces of 3/4 stapled together. By the way...whats under the hood ? OMC or Mercruiser ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobia172xl Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 I have a 1987 Cobia 172 XL that has been in the family since 1994. I love the boat but its getting old and every summer something needs fixed. I guess its better than a boat payment. The one thing that is hard is trying to find these old parts. I have a couple gauges that need replaced. We had the covers like you have but they didnt last very long. We have replaced the frames on all the seats and back cover that folds up. I used treated wood this time. I still have the same original interior that you have and I had to replace the four side panles after a cat decided she needed to sharpin her claws. If you plan on keeping it then go ahead and fix it up. If you put a lot of money in it you wont get it back when sold. I already have more in mine than what I could sell it for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobia172xl Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Interior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidmotion Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 what a difference! it looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobia172xl Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 squidmotion, its a different boat than the first boat pictures. The bottom one is mine and I was just showing it to Kirbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbo7106 Posted May 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 My Cobia has the 3.0L 4 cylinder with a Mercruiser Alpha One. It has a fairly new 3 bladed stainless steal prop. Like everything else on the boat, it probably needs to be gone through. When I got the boat, the previous owner had not taken her out in a couple of years, but I did see it out on the water once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedeedee Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 Does anyone know where I could get any info on an 88 189xl. Need some schematics for wiring, fuel pump, tilt/trim, and such. It's going to be a complete removal of interior also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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