BoatBanter.com - please help !!!!!!

On Tue, 20 Mar 2007 07:31:45 GMT, pron wrote:

:roll: I am looking to buy a new 2007 20.4 ft, cobia with a 200
yamaha, just to do a little bay fishing and maybe tool around in the
river, a center console, any suggestions on this rig?????pron

I assume you are talking the 214 CC?

Very nice boats - well made and have a great reputation.

If you are looking for suggestions, about the only thing I would add
to the boat as is is a T-top and enclosure amd trim tabs. If you have
the extra dollars, install the freshwater system for rinsing off
filets and a quick rinse of hands and face.

If you have wimmenz, you might want to go up a model to obtain the
convienence of the step-down console for the "girls" room. Trust me -
been there done that and if you want the girls along, it's important.
I'd go with the electric head option.

"Tooling around": If the boat comes with a leaning post, change it
over to a bench seat - even with a leaning post, it can get very old
very quickly on a river cruise. You will probably want to add a foot
rest higher than normal for your guests - not a lot of guys like me at
6'3" who can put their feet on the deck while sitting on the bench
seat and the gals generally have shorter legs than men at the same
height.

At 200 hp, you are maxed out and that's good.

Being a two stroke type, I would opt for the Yamaha HPDI engine for
more fuel efficiency and power, but that's up to you.

Nice choice - good boat.