Cobra Boat Build

[riverrunner1984]

Saw this on Facebook and thought I would share here! Looks like a really cool build!

We have some exciting news at Cobra for everyone that's interested. We are starting to design and build some new models for 2014, starting with a 270 Python Deck boat. Based off of our proven ventilated 260 Venom bottom it should be one of the best running deck boats on the market.

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Sorry about the angle of the last post, not sure what happened there. After quite a few different sketches this is the end results. We started tooling this week, and we will keep you posted on the progress with pictures as we go.

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After a week of long hours we have roughed in the starboard side of the boat. Once the starboard side is done to our likings, we will then duplicate the wood for the port side. In this second week of tooling we hope to have the port side, the bow and transom roughed in.

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Here's an updated photo of the bow of the Cobra 270 Python Deck Boat.

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[riverrunner1984]

Forgot one.

Rear and starboard view of the 270 Python

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[WESTERNAERO]

That's pretty cool. Seems like it would be easier and cheaper to CNC router a plug out of foam though.

[Wendi]

I saw that too. Looks like a trip is in order, need to get into Cobra, get some pics...

[Stainless]

I like it, wouldn't mind a little less arc above the white line though.
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[WESTERNAERO]

I like it, wouldn't mind a little less arc above the white line though.
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I agree. Sleeker.

[Stainless]

I agree. Sleeker.
Btw, hows todays avatar? :happy:

[riverrunner1984]

I saw that too. Looks like a trip is in order, need to get into Cobra, get some pics...

Maybe another interview like HB did with Interceptor Boats. I have always liked the Cobras

[Wendi]

Maybe another interview like HB did with Interceptor Boats. I have always liked the Cobras

Exactly what I was thinking

[niceguyeddie]

That thing is bad ass! I hope they offer more back seat leg room though. It looks a lil cramped. Cobra should close the bow and replace the 260C Venom.

[She's Mine]

This is a great looking deck boat. I'm not a fan of deck boats but I like this one.

:thumbsUp: to Cobra

[Menace Marine]

Glad they are tooling again. If I could rig a boat from scratch for myself I would seriously consider starting with the 26 venom.

[redone76]

Thats impressive! Its hard to imagine the amount of work goes into designing and building a boat!

[rschap1]

Liking the looks of the design too!!

[throttle]

I don't get by the shop as I used too, I just so happen to stop by today. I took these photo's today, things are developing well. Thanks for the feedback and good vibes. It's exciting to watch.

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[throttle]

A couple more,

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[throttle]

I will back again next week to follow along again.

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[WMC]

Thanks Cam. We are very excited to see this build



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[ChumpChange]

I will back again next week to follow along again.

Let people know when you'll be up. Right around corner from quite a few offices on HB. I'm always up for some lunch.

[throttle]

At the end of the day yesterday

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[riverrunner1984]

More updates from Cobra's FB page.


Well we're still at it. We just worked 7 days straight trying to make up down time for the up coming holiday. We spent the last 7 days on the interior which seems to take longer then the exterior. The dashes have been roughed in, seat pedestals have been installed, the engine lid was finished and we also started on the windshield track.
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In this picture we are making the frame work to build a windshield. Once we build a windshield out of fiber glass we can finish the track it sits on. After that we will build a mold from that part so each windshield will be identical. The windshield will be made from Polycast acrylic.
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This week we are putting some bondo to the boat and creating some body lines and venting. The boat is really taking shape. If you get the time stop on by we would love to show it to you, it looks a lot different in person.
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Updated drawing of the 270 Python showing the name change and the extended running bottom.
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[niceguyeddie]

Looks awesome!

[GotHalos]

:thumbup:

[havaduner]

That thing is bad ass! I hope they offer more back seat leg room though. It looks a lil cramped. Cobra should close the bow and replace the 260C Venom.

The layout always ends up a little different from the drawing. This boat will most likely look a little bigger than a 26r, just like the 28 Python looks bigger than it is.
Jeff and I have talked about making the 26C a "windshield" boat, as well as a 29' cat. I've already had 2 26's so I think I want something a little bigger.
I'm excited to see them tooling new stuff!

[riverrunner1984]

From FB:

Well I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. After taking four and a half days off we are back at it. We been working on the windshield and the windshield seat for about a week. Very time consuming, the windshield has to match the boat in the seat perfectly. That part is pretty much done at this point, then the windshield has to be perfect, any flaw in the windshield plug will show up in the acrylic when we go to make them. For more pictures you can visit us at Cobraperformanceboats.com

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Well Rob has been putting 12 hour days in and getting quite a bit of work done. If anybody is wondering why we didn't tool the boat using a CNC it's because it would've cost five times the amount of money and taken three months just for a plug. In three months we hope to have the plug and the molds finished for a fraction of the money it cost to CNC the plug.

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Today we started putting fiberglass on the boat. There's still a lot of detail work that needs to be done but we are hoping to have primer on it within three weeks.

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[3queens]

went by yesterday lots of progress
boat is really taking shape they were setting fiberglass and shaping the transom---somthin to see, really different and sleak
i'll get pics next time

[Wendi]

went by yesterday lots of progress
boat is really taking shape they were setting fiberglass and shaping the transom---somthin to see, really different and sleak
i'll get pics next time I can't wait to see the end result. Thanks for the update! Pics would be great next time.

[GotHalos]

This looks like it is going to turn out awesome! :thumbup:

Where is Cobra located?

[riverrunner1984]

This thread fell by the wayside but here is the finished product posted on FB.
Turned out really nice!

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[3queens]

thanks RR for posting
was not able to see finished product

[Rock_Bottom]

Yep I just saw it in FB, came out bitchin! 👍


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