Cobia 256 Specifications
- Length Overall (LOA): 25'6"
- Beam: 8'10"
- Dry Weight: ~4,000 lbs
- Engine: Single or twin outboards, max 400 HP total
- Fuel Capacity: 150 gallons
- Draft: ~17"
- Hull Type: Deep-V center console, ~21° deadrise
Cover Features
- Fabric Options: 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric or premium Sunbrella acrylic
- Coverage Type: T-Top cover wraps hull below hardtop; hardtop remains exposed
- Construction: Reinforced stitching, hem cord at rubrail, adjustable tie-down straps
- Durability: Solution-dyed fabric (5-7 years); Sunbrella acrylic (8-10 years)
- Fit: Custom-fitted to 25'6" Cobia 256 specifications
- Protection: UV-resistant, water-repellent, weatherproof
Additional information
Choose Your Cover Fabric
7 oz. Polyester — Our entry-level marine cover fabric, woven from 100% polyester fiber at a 7 oz. per linear yard weight. This lighter option keeps the cover manageable for solo handling while still delivering reliable protection against sun, rain, and debris. Backed by a 3-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black.
9 oz. Polyester — Step up to our heavy-duty polyester, engineered at 9 oz. per linear yard for boats that face tougher conditions or extended outdoor storage. The denser weave adds an extra layer of defense against abrasion and weather without adding unnecessary bulk. Protected by a 5-year fabric warranty. Ships in Navy or Black.
Sunbrella® — For boaters who want the best, our Sunbrella covers use 100% solution-dyed acrylic — the same fabric trusted by marine professionals worldwide. Naturally resistant to fading, mold, and water damage, Sunbrella holds its color and integrity season after season. Covered by a 6-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black, Smoke, or Marine Blue.
Both polyester options feature solution-dyed construction, where pigment is infused into each fiber during production rather than applied to the surface afterward. This process locks color deep into the material, preventing any dye transfer to your boat’s gel coat or finish. The result is a cover that stays vibrant without bleeding or rubbing off. Our polyester is also designed to breathe — it allows moisture trapped underneath to vent out naturally, reducing the risk of mildew and keeping your boat dry. The fabric holds its form without sagging or stretching over time, stays lightweight enough for one person to handle, and stands up to prolonged UV exposure and harsh marine weather.
*The warranty periods above are provided by the fabric manufacturer and cover the material itself. For details on what’s included in the warranty for your completed cover, please see our warranty page.
7 oz. Polyester — Our entry-level marine cover fabric, woven from 100% polyester fiber at a 7 oz. per linear yard weight. This lighter option keeps the cover manageable for solo handling while still delivering reliable protection against sun, rain, and debris. Backed by a 3-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black.
9 oz. Polyester — Step up to our heavy-duty polyester, engineered at 9 oz. per linear yard for boats that face tougher conditions or extended outdoor storage. The denser weave adds an extra layer of defense against abrasion and weather without adding unnecessary bulk. Protected by a 5-year fabric warranty. Ships in Navy or Black.
Sunbrella® — For boaters who want the best, our Sunbrella covers use 100% solution-dyed acrylic — the same fabric trusted by marine professionals worldwide. Naturally resistant to fading, mold, and water damage, Sunbrella holds its color and integrity season after season. Covered by a 6-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black, Smoke, or Marine Blue.
Both polyester options feature solution-dyed construction, where pigment is infused into each fiber during production rather than applied to the surface afterward. This process locks color deep into the material, preventing any dye transfer to your boat’s gel coat or finish. The result is a cover that stays vibrant without bleeding or rubbing off. Our polyester is also designed to breathe — it allows moisture trapped underneath to vent out naturally, reducing the risk of mildew and keeping your boat dry. The fabric holds its form without sagging or stretching over time, stays lightweight enough for one person to handle, and stands up to prolonged UV exposure and harsh marine weather.
*The warranty periods above are provided by the fabric manufacturer and cover the material itself. For details on what’s included in the warranty for your completed cover, please see our warranty page.
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Install
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Cobia 256 cover is available in 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric rated for 5-7 years, a lighter 7oz option, or premium Sunbrella acrylic engineered for 8-10 years of UV and saltwater protection.
Yes. The cover is pattern-cut with reinforced cutouts that wrap around the T-Top support legs. The hardtop remains exposed while the fabric encloses the hull from the rubrail down.
Installation takes under 5 minutes solo. Drape the cover over the T-Top frame, secure the adjustable tie-down straps beneath the hull, and cinch the hem cord along the rubrail for a snug fit.
Yes. The cover is reinforced for highway-speed trailering. At 4,000 pounds dry, the 256 trailers well with the cover securely strapped down.
Yes. The cover creates a complete barrier over the cockpit, shielding your console electronics, multifunction displays, leaning post, livewells, fish boxes, and all upholstery from UV, rain, salt spray, and debris.
Every cover includes a 2-year manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship.
The fabric is water-resistant with a DWR finish that sheds rain and spray while remaining breathable to prevent trapped moisture and mildew.
This cover is designed for the Cobia 256 with a factory-installed T-Top during its production run. If your 256 has the original T-Top configuration, this cover will fit.
The 9oz solution-dyed fabric is available in Navy, Black, and Charcoal. The 7oz option adds additional choices, and the Sunbrella line offers the widest selection.
Yes. All orders ship free via standard ground shipping within the continental United States, typically arriving within 1-2 business days.
Cobia 256 T-Top Boat Cover — Twin-Engine Mid-Size Powerhouse
The Cobia 256 pushes into serious offshore territory — 25’6″ LOA, 8’10” beam, 4,000 pounds dry, and up to 400 horsepower in single or twin configurations that give this deep-V hull the legs to run past the reefs and into blue water. With 150 gallons of fuel and a 17-inch draft, the 256 straddles the line between accessible nearshore fishing and legitimate offshore capability. Built by Maverick Boat Group in Fort Pierce, Florida, this center console carries the vacuum-bonded composite construction that makes Cobia hulls lighter and stronger than their fiberglass-only competitors. A custom-fitted cover from Perfect Fit Boat Covers protects the expanded cockpit — center console, twin-screen electronics array, leaning post, rod holders, livewells, and insulated fish boxes — from the accelerated UV, salt, and weather exposure that offshore boats endure.
Built for the 256’s Expanded Footprint
At 25’6″, the 256 offers meaningfully more cockpit space than the 240 CC, with room for a full tournament fishing layout. This cover is pattern-cut to that specific footprint, with reinforced cutouts for the T-Top frame legs and fabric that extends below the rubrail for complete hull coverage. The snug fit eliminates the flapping and water pooling that destroy generic covers in wind and rain. Install solo in under five minutes — drape, strap, cinch — and trailer at highway speed without concern. Whether your 256 lives on a dock, a lift, or a trailer, this cover keeps it launch-ready. For the next step up in Cobia’s mid-large lineup, the Cobia 261 cover protects the dedicated twin-engine offshore platform.
Offshore-Grade Fabric Protection
Boats that run 30–50 miles offshore accumulate salt, UV, and weather damage at a rate that surprises first-time offshore owners. The 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric handles that punishment for 5–7 years, while Sunbrella acrylic pushes it to 8–10 years with industry-leading fade resistance. Both options are water-repellent, breathable, and mildew-resistant — essential for preventing the condensation damage that ruins electronics and upholstery under sealed covers. Double-stitched seams and a 2-year manufacturer warranty back every cover. For a completely different approach to protecting a Cobia, explore the Cobia 201 cover for the compact entry-level hull.
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