davidebby Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 HI: I thought I may have the oldest cobia still in use but maybe not! I bought mine new in Nov. of 1972 and I am still using it today. The 165 HP engine and outdrive is original. Great boat. I would like a new one but I can't wear this one out! Oh, I forgot to mention that the engine is the original Mercruiser, 165 HP stright 6 cyl. That was when Mercrusier was using GM 250 Cu In. engins. Thanks for asking. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Justin Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 WOW! that is great that you are the original owner and have taken such good care of the boat. even more impressive is original engine and outdrive still powering you around...thanks for posting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidmotion Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 wowo.....that is cool... what kind of engine is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppasmurff Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 This is my 1978 17' sportsman. I am the third owner. It has the original 120 4cyl. and OMC out-drive. Both work flawlessly, I am in the process of getting the rest of the boat back into good shape. Sorry about the bad pics but were mostly at night...more pics to be posted in the daylight hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nat E. Pitre Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 is this boat still around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boonapp Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 I like your boat. I'd just remodel mine not knowing what year it was & looking around I see yours that look awesome. Mines might be around your year. But tilt my HAT bcuz you original & good Maintenance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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