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(1 guide)Updated 1 January 2025 · By Hulls.io Editorial
About Cobia
Cobia Boats has one of the most interesting resurrection stories in the American marine industry. Originally founded in 1955, the brand went through the turbulent ownership changes and quality inconsistencies that plagued many American boat builders in the 1990s and early 2000s. The turning point came in 2005 when Maverick Boat Group acquired the Cobia name and tooling rights, then proceeded to do something rarely seen in the industry: they threw away every existing mould, discarded every design, and started completely from scratch.
Maverick Boat Group — founded by Scott Deal and known for building some of the finest flats and bay boats in the world under the Maverick, Hewes, and Pathfinder brands — applied their obsessive attention to construction quality and hull design to every Cobia model. The result was a complete transformation: from a middling brand with an inconsistent reputation to a serious contender in the premium centre console and dual console market.
Built in Fort Pierce, Florida, alongside the Pursuit Boats facility (both now under Malibu Boats Inc.), Cobia uses hand-laid fibreglass construction with vinyl ester resin barriers, foam-filled stringer grids, and composite transoms. The construction quality is remarkably consistent — a direct reflection of the Maverick Boat Group manufacturing culture that emphasises craftsmanship over production volume.
The 2018 acquisition by Malibu Boats Inc. (NASDAQ: MBUU) brought Cobia under the same corporate umbrella as Pursuit Boats, Cobalt Boats, and the Malibu and Axis wakeboard brands. Critically, the acquisition preserved the Maverick Boat Group management team and Fort Pierce manufacturing operations. Malibu's resources have enabled facility expansions and R&D investment without disrupting the manufacturing culture that drives Cobia's quality.
On the used market, post-2005 Cobia boats (the Maverick Boat Group era) hold their value extremely well — often surprising buyers who remember the brand's pre-acquisition reputation. The combination of premium construction, competitive pricing, and a loyal owner community that actively advocates for the brand creates strong demand on the secondary market. Pre-2005 Cobias, however, are a completely different product and should be evaluated accordingly.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cobia
Where are Cobia boats built?
Cobia boats are built in Fort Pierce, Florida, alongside Pursuit Boats. Both brands are part of Malibu Boats Inc. (MBUU) and share the Fort Pierce manufacturing campus, though each brand maintains separate production lines, tooling, and quality control processes. The facility is located on Florida's Treasure Coast, in the heart of the state's marine manufacturing corridor.
Who owns Cobia Boats?
Cobia is part of Maverick Boat Group, which itself is owned by Malibu Boats Inc. (NASDAQ: MBUU) since 2018. Maverick Boat Group acquired the Cobia brand in 2005 and completely redesigned every model. The group also produces Maverick, Hewes, and Pathfinder boats. Malibu Boats' other marine brands include Pursuit, Cobalt, and the Malibu and Axis wakeboard boat lines.
What is the difference between pre-2005 and post-2005 Cobia boats?
The difference is fundamental. When Maverick Boat Group acquired Cobia in 2005, they discarded every existing mould and design, starting completely from scratch. Post-2005 Cobias feature entirely new hull designs, hand-laid fibreglass construction, and the manufacturing quality standards that Maverick Boat Group is known for. Pre-2005 Cobias are essentially a different product from a different company and should be evaluated separately.
How does Cobia compare to Boston Whaler and Pursuit?
Cobia sits in an interesting competitive position. Build quality under Maverick Boat Group ownership genuinely approaches the premium tier occupied by Boston Whaler and Pursuit, but pricing remains more accessible. Boston Whaler's unsinkable Unibond construction is unique, and Pursuit's finish level is among the best in the industry. Cobia's advantage is offering 80-90% of the quality at a meaningfully lower price point, with strong fishing features and practical layouts.
Do Cobia boats hold their value?
Post-2005 Cobia boats (the Maverick Boat Group era) hold their value very well — better than most buyers expect given the brand's competitive pricing. The combination of premium construction quality, an increasingly strong brand reputation, and the Maverick/Malibu corporate backing supports resale values. Pre-2005 models follow normal depreciation patterns for mid-market boats of their era.