2015 Cobia 277 Center Console

Step aboard and you’ll notice how the 277 feels bigger than the numbers suggest. The helm layout gives you clean sightlines and plenty of room to stand, lean, or bring a co-pilot alongside without crowding. The wide bow flare and tall freeboard keep the deck dry when the afternoon chop stands up, and there’s enough cockpit depth to make everyone feel secure offshore. Storage is everywhere—under seats, in-deck, and in the console—so tackle, dive gear, and beach bags disappear neatly out of the way. Thoughtful touches, like toe rails for bracing and cockpit bolsters at the right height, make long days trolling or drifting far more comfortable than on a typical mid-20s center console.

Waters here demand a hull that’s comfortable running across open fetch yet nimble enough to work the edges, passes, and back bays, and the 277 threads that needle perfectly. Its length and beam handle the short, steep chop that kicks up in the afternoon, while still being easy to dock in tight fairways or lift behind a house. The draft and outboard setup let you chase bait shallow in the morning, then slide offshore when the weather cooperates. With smart seating and a protected helm, family and crew stay happy on sandbar days, but the cockpit stays open enough for serious fishing when the bite turns on.