Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cobalt Boats 242WSS 2010 vs Cobalt Boats 302 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cobalt Boats 242WSS 2010 vs Cobalt Boats 302 2009 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Cobalt Boats 242WSS 2010 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Cobalt Boats 302 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
The Cobalt Boats 242WSS 2010 is rated for up to 13 people. Passenger data for the Cobalt Boats 302 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Cobalt Boats 242WSS 2010 and Cobalt Boats 302 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeCobalt Boats
MakeCobalt Boats
Model Year201
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Bimini: 5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m) With Arch or Tower: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,087 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet23.92
Length - Feetnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 11 in. (7.9 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 11 in. (7.29 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters7.29
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches287
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Horsepower300 php
Horsepowernot available
Operational Info
Water capacityFresh: 10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people13
Maximum peoplenot available