1998 Cobra Restore (Picture Heavy)

**totalbeverage** · 03-28-2017, 01:49 PM

Here is a recent Cobra restore I helped my good friend redo. He did about 95% of the labor and I pointed and supervised (drank beer)

We striped it down and had to replace the transom (Arjay) and back seat post was rotten. All new carpet and pad, front trolling tray install, all new wiring, steering, pumps....everything!

Instead of boring you guys I'm gonna go from start to finish on the pictures. Rocky (owner) has a really nice bass boat that will last years to come.

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Ok, let me get some more pictures uploaded to Photobucket and I'll post some more tomorrow! Only can post 21 pictures at a time!

**BILL LO** · 03-28-2017, 02:28 PM

looking good so far

**stratosmich** · 03-28-2017, 04:07 PM

Nice job on the gelcoat!!!

**11pounder** · 03-28-2017, 06:48 PM

Wow, beautiful job on the gel coat.

**cpmoran22** · 03-28-2017, 08:23 PM

Man she shines!

**Gezus_5** · 03-29-2017, 11:57 AM

Looks great. More details on the transom job would be appreciated. I gotta do the same to my Coral soon

**dmoshag** · 03-29-2017, 10:59 PM

I've been waiting for this one!!! Did you pull the cap?? Considering it in the near future for my 96 Cobra 188D

**Javelin 180** · 03-30-2017, 01:12 AM

looking great so far can't wait to see the end result.

**Bassakwards** · 03-30-2017, 07:34 AM

looks great, can't wait to see the finished product.

**Flatline** · 03-30-2017, 12:10 PM

Chomping at the bit to see updates! Seriously cool restoration

**dmoshag** · 03-30-2017, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by Flatline

Chomping at the bit to see updates! Seriously cool restoration

Same!

**totalbeverage** · 03-30-2017, 07:17 PM

Sorry guys had to work last night, gimme a few and I'll post some more.

**totalbeverage** · 03-30-2017, 08:04 PM

OK, where did we leave off.......carpet I think cause we finished wet sanding.

First off let me state that there was plenty of these involved in this restoration
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Transom was gone, leaked water though the plastic fittings in splash well. Was a PITA digging out all the wood, if your gonna go this get yourself a big gas powered chainsaw and get after it....wasted a ton of time with a electric one.

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Carpet and seats

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**totalbeverage** · 03-30-2017, 08:14 PM

OK, I won't bore you with all the same rigging pics but here is the finished product. If you'll got any questions fire away!

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**Flatline** · 03-30-2017, 08:34 PM

Nice! I'd love to blast around in that. She's beautiful

**dmoshag** · 03-30-2017, 09:50 PM

Is that seacast or whatever that stuff is in the transom? How did you finish off the top of the transom and the splashwell?

**dmoshag** · 03-30-2017, 09:51 PM

Also, I can't get over how there isn't any stress cracks in the back corners of the top cap! These boats are well known for them!

**stratosmich** · 03-31-2017, 08:40 AM

Nice Work!!!

**dmoshag** · 03-31-2017, 11:15 AM

Another question: Where can a guy get that steering wheel and the dash panel?! Absolutely love them. Wanting to make some changes like this to mine.

**totalbeverage** · 03-31-2017, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by dmoshag

Is that seacast or whatever that stuff is in the transom? How did you finish off the top of the transom and the splashwell?

I used a mixture of resign and glass powder to make a think peanut butter. Filled it in and sanded it down, then had sprayed with bedliner.

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