Cobra Kayak changes:

We are making some modifications to several of our boats here in the New Zealand factory. After extensive research in what kayak fishermen are looking for in the perfect fishing kayak, we are making changes in our performance fishing boat- the Marauder- and in our popular solo boat the Explore. Watch for the new features in these two popular models. - We think you are really going to like them.

 

 

 

 

 

Pro Sport boat test:

We are very pleased to have unveiled at the Big Boys Toy Show in Auckland, our latest addition to the range of RIB  -our Pro Sport 5.3 Pro Jet-

The Pro Sport 5.3 hull is modified to accept the (GM) Vortec 1.6 litre 4 stroke motor- completely marinized by Coggan & Williams- coupled to their jet unit. The Vortec produces about 95 HP at 5500 RPM and the Pro Jet did not disappoint at the boat tests.

We tested the boat several times- the last test was out of Half moon Bay. We ran with three adults- the seas were wind chopped with less than a metre wind chop. The Vortec sounds great- with the muffler system she sounds almost V8 ‘throaty’.

The boat leaps onto the plane at the first urging of the throttle- she will be ideal for skiers, wake boarders, and other tow behind toys. With three passengers the boat the top speed was a respectable 35mph. The big tubes keep the boat dry- and the deep vee hull forward offers a nice cut through the chop. Like most jet boats- she is highly manoeuvrable- (ask Bevan- after his spill) and of course can operate in a few inches of water. The jet has a shell strainer filter for very shallow operation. As the Vortec is marinized and fresh water cooled- after the test we simply plugged in the fresh water hose and idled the boat to flush her of any corrosive salt water.

The boat is ideal for family fun, with all the advantages of a Rigid Inflatable Boat- stability, high power to weight ratio, easy to tow, easy to launch- she has the many advantages of a jet boat- safety due to the lack of a propeller- more manoeuvrable, and just a blast to run. A jet boat is ideal as a super yacht tender- with its in board motor offering easy maintenance and access-

The Pro Sport is available in 4.7 or 5.3 lengths- the beam is 2.1 m. over-all. The boat as tested retails for $44,500 iincluding boat/motor and trailer-

Stats:
LOA 5.3 m (17’)
Beam: 2.1 m (7’) inside tubes 1.1 m (3.5”)
4mm aluminium hull- 22 degree deadrise forward-
500mm (1.7’) tubes – welded multi-chamber
55 litres under floor fuel tank- (14 US gallons)
Weight: 395 KGs (870 lbs)

Power: Vortec 1.6 Litre (GM) 4 stroke in line 4 cylinder engine- fuel injected- marinized by Cogan and Williams with Coggan and Williams jet pump- (over 200 have been built over the past 15 years) with double reverse bucket

Performance:
Fully laden with 55 Litres of fuel- about 400 kgs of passengers- the boat ran top speed:
35 mph (60 kph) or 30 knots at 5500 rpms
25 mph (42 kph) or 21 knots at 3000 rpms

 

 

Call for a test today.

 

 

Pro Fisherman- NZ perfect performance fishing kayak.

Check out the new Pro Fisherman- now in multi colours and fully set up to be the best fishing boat in the market today. Features are rectangular hatch, side compartments, rod holders, drink holder, tank straps, rudder kit. Add a sounder/GPS and you will be the fish master. Ask at your local Cobra Dealer.