Cobia 344 CC Yacht Review
Posted 2015/11/19 at 20:50 in Yacht Reviews
The highpoint of any group boating and fishing activities will be the Cobia 344 CC. It has a large amount of storage and sitting space to accommodate those you with to take on your trip. Ride the waves for a fun filled family day, or head out with your buddies for a fishing trip. This beauty has everything you could possibly want- protection from harsh conditions, plenty of seating areas, an abundance of standard items for fishing, and a customization option to make her fit your needs to a t. All of this is in the palm of your hand for a price much lower than others in her class.
LOA: 34’4″
BEAM: 11’2″
DRAFT: 2’0″
FUEL: 320 gal.
WATER: 25 gal.
DISPL.: 8,600 lb. (dry weight)
POWER: 3/300-hp Yamaha F300s
TRANSMISSION: Yamaha with 2.00:1 gear ratio
PROPELLER: 15 3/4 x 23
BASE PRICE: $219,299 with 2/Yamaha F350s; $250,294 with 3/Yamaha 300s
PRICE AS TESTED: $268,700 with 3/Yamaha F300s
| RPM | KNOTS | GPH | RANGE | dB(A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10.1 | 12.8 | 227 | 79 |
| 2500 | 17.5 | 17.2 | 293 | 83 |
| 3000 | 27.2 | 21.4 | 366 | 84.5 |
| 3500 | 32.5 | 27.3 | 343 | 86 |
| 4000 | 37.8 | 37.0 | 294 | 87.5 |
| 4500 | 43.2 | 47.3 | 263 | 89 |
| 5000 | 48.8 | 64.1 | 219 | 90.5 |
| 5500 | 53.8 | 77.0 | 201 | 93 |
| 5900 | 57.0 | 79.0 | 207 | 95 |
Accommodations
At the stern of the vessel there is a bench that flips down and can seat three adults. In the stern console, there is a huge hatch that opens and closes to give you access to the point where the bottom curves of the hull meet. There is more storage in the bow, with a U shaped couch and an area to store dry items. When it isn’t being used, the table at the bow can be lowered to become level with the sole. The console has a bed for two and a bathroom. Under the bed, there is rod storage. It is easy to get in and out of, but you do need a free hand for the door.
Construction
This vessel is made with tried and true techniques. Proprietary engineered fabrics, mechanical bonding, chemical bonding, and coring are just some of the methods used to create this large vessel.
Performance
The 344 CC can be equipped with two Yamaha F350’s or three Yamaha 300s. The steering response is adjustable to fit your driving style. For a large boat, she still handles with ease. For the price of this vessel, it is a no brainer that if you are looking for family or fishing fun- this is the one.
