Jeb Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 Hi, I'm restoring/repowering an old Cobia (the title says it's a 1966 Cobia 27). She's been sitting for about 6 or 7 years. About 10 years ago, a previous owner pulled out the old IO's and added a really nice Stainless Marine outboard bracket. He also redid the stringers and added a new custom 175 gallon fuel cell. She looks really good underneath the deck. Pretty lines, huge 10' beam. I'm sure there would be better choices out there for a project, but I just love this boat for some reason. Anyway- there is absolutely no information online about a 27-foot Cobia built in the late 60s-early 70s. A helpful contributor at Fiberglassics dug up a page from a 1971 boat show program that is definitely the same boat (attached), but that's all I have. If there's anyone on the planet who knows anything about late 60s Cobias, I'd love to know more about this boat. One note: There's a badge on the port side bulkhead that says "Condor" on it. I know Cobia made a line of boats with this model name, but I don't see any evidence of a 27. Also, there's no Hull ID # on the hull, but there's an old plaque that says "SOUTHER FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS SANFORD, FL" (and it lists a serial number). If anyone can offer anything on this, I'd greatly appreciate it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 Jeb, Anyone who would know about these boats are probably dead or don't remember them! Not being a Smart@$$ but that is a true classic, I like the lines though. Reminds me of the old Seavettes or Scepter made by sea craft. Keep us posted though and keep the pictures coming! Best of luck with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 That’s a pretty cool looking hull. If you could replicate that fly binge that would be awesome. As for finding information on the hull that’s probably not going to happen. It’s an open canvas have fun with it . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 labor of love for sure..... dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Posted July 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 Hi! I'm not sure if anyone was interested in this or not, but I have been chipping away on my old Cobia project. New coosa decks, new (to me outboard) going on probably next week, lots of sanding, cleaning, paint and fairing. I'm plumbing in some better drainage, rewiring everything at the moment. I'm still not planning on dropping her in until next Spring, but who knows? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Would love to see more pics. Looks great 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HewesYourDaddy Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Great project, but please do away with that hideous bow rail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Posted July 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 15 hours ago, HewesYourDaddy said: Great project, but please do away with that hideous bow rail! Ouch! I like the bow rail a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Great looking, love the color. Yes, nix the bow rail will look much better. Keep those pics coming please. 😀👍⚓️Fin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Moderator Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 Thanks for posting your project ! Info on Cobia Boats is scarce prior to 2005. I did find an article from Iboats forum from 2007 that discusses the Southern Fiber Glass Products inc. being the company that turned into Cobia Boats.. I can’t paste the link but I googled ‘Southern Fiber Glass Products Cobia boats’ and the Iboats link was in the top 5 listings.. Good luck with the project and keep us posted ! MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 love the topic....more details of what you are doing will always help others. Pics, pics. pics.....fun to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Murray Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 Hi, we have a 1968 Cobia 24’ . My dad bought it used in 1972 and I have inherited it. We were dragged to the smelly boat factory in Florida in 1972 because my dad loved this boat so much. We have done lots of upgrades over the years. Love to chat about it. Bill Murray, Stony Creek, CT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Posted March 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 On 3/11/2022 at 5:32 PM, Bill Murray said: Hi, we have a 1968 Cobia 24’ . My dad bought it used in 1972 and I have inherited it. We were dragged to the smelly boat factory in Florida in 1972 because my dad loved this boat so much. We have done lots of upgrades over the years. Love to chat about it. Bill Murray, Stony Creek, CT Awesome. I'd love to see some pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Posted June 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 Update: She's in! Not finished, or perfect, but good enough to enjoy and maybe even turn a few heads, I think! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Posted June 18, 2022 Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 I think the boat looks spectacular ! Great work !! I’ll bet she’s good in a sea.. MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted June 18, 2022 Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 Looks very cool .. great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted June 25, 2022 Report Share Posted June 25, 2022 wow dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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