Cobalt Boats 262 2012 vs Cobalt Boats 323 2009 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Cobalt Boats 262 2012 or the Cobalt Boats 323 2009?

The Cobalt Boats 323 2009 is the longer of the two at 32,8 feet overall. The Cobalt Boats 262 2012 comes in at 25,6 feet, making it roughly 7,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Cobalt Boats 262 2012 or the Cobalt Boats 323 2009?

For trailering, the Cobalt Boats 323 2009 has the edge at 123 lbs dry weight versus 5 425 lbs for the Cobalt Boats 262 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Cobalt Boats 262 2012 has a documented max rating of 6 hp. Engine specifications for the Cobalt Boats 323 2009 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Cobalt Boats 262 2012 is Coast Guard rated for 2 passengers, while the Cobalt Boats 323 2009 is certified for 10. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Cobalt Boats 323 2009 measures 127" wide, compared to 102" for the Cobalt Boats 262 2012. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Cobalt Boats 262 2012 or the Cobalt Boats 323 2009?

The Cobalt Boats 323 2009 has the bigger tank at 174 gallons, versus 73 gallons on the Cobalt Boats 262 2012. That 101-gallon difference translates to roughly 303–505 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Cobalt Boats 262 2012 and Cobalt Boats 323 2009 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Cobalt Boats 262 2012 and the Cobalt Boats 323 2009 are built by Cobalt Boats. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Cobalt Boats 262 2012 vs Cobalt Boats 323 2009

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Cobalt Boats 262 2012

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Cobalt Boats 323 2009

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Cobalt Boats 262 2012 vs Cobalt Boats 323 2009 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Cobalt Boats 262 2012 and the Cobalt Boats 323 2009 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cobalt Boats 323 2009 measures 32,8 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 7,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cobalt Boats 262 2012 at 25,6 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cobalt Boats 262 2012 tips the scales at 5 425 lbs — 5 302 lbs more than the Cobalt Boats 323 2009 at 123 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Cobalt Boats 262 2012 carries a rated maximum of 6 hp. Engine data for the Cobalt Boats 323 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cobalt Boats 323 2009 carries 174 gallons versus 73 gallons in the Cobalt Boats 262 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Cobalt Boats 323 2009 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Cobalt Boats 262 2012 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Cobalt Boats 323 2009 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Cobalt Boats 323 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 32,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cobalt Boats 262 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeCobalt Boats

Model262

Model323

Model Year2012

Model Year2009

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)

Beam10 ft. 7 in. (3.23 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Meters3.23

Beam - Inches102

Beam - Inches127

Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Bimini: 5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m) With Arch or Tower: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)

Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Bimini: 6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m) With Arch or Tower: 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters2.49

Bridge clearance - Meters2.69

Bridge clearance - Inches98

Bridge clearance - Inches106

Deadrise21°

Deadrise22°

Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)

Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (0.61 m)

Draft [drive up] meters0.53

Draft [drive up] meters0.61

Draft [drive up] inches21

Draft [drive up] inches24

Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)

Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)

Draft [max] - Meters0.94

Draft [max] - Meters0.89

Draft [max] - Inches37

Draft [max] - Inches35

Weight - Detail5,425 lbs. (2,461 kg)

Weight - Detail12,300 lbs. (5,579 kg)

Weight - kg2460.74

Weight - kg5579.18

Weight - lbs.5425

Weight - lbs.123

Length - Feet25.58

Length - Feet32.83

Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 7 in. (8.41 m)

Length [over all with swim platform]34 ft. 9 in. (10.59 m)

Length overall - Detail25 ft. 7 in. (7.8 m)

Length overall - Detail32 ft. 10 in. (10 m)

Length overall - Meters7.8

Length overall - Meters10.01

Length overall - Inches307

Length overall - Inches394

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Max no of engines430 php (321 PkW)

Max no of enginesnot available

Engine/s standard300 php (224 PkW)

Engine/s standardMerCruiser Twin 350 Mag MPI Bravo 1 300 php (224 PkW)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail73 gal. (276 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail174 gal. (659 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters276.33

Fuel tank capacity - Liters658.66

Fuel tank capacity - Gal73

Fuel tank capacity - Gal174

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Drive typeI/O - Twin

Engine maxVolvo Penta 5.7 GiC DP

Engine maxnot available

Operational Info

HeadPorta Potti

Headnot available

Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)

Water capacityFresh: 18 gal. (68 l)

Maximum capacity15

Maximum capacityYacht certified

Maximum people2,585 lbs. (1,173 kg)

Maximum peopleYacht certified

Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available

Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)

Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available

Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99

Holding tank capacity - Galnot available

Holding tank capacity - Gal28

Cobalt Boats 262 2012 vs Cobalt Boats 323 2009 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Cobalt Boats 262 2012 or the Cobalt Boats 323 2009?

The Cobalt Boats 323 2009 is the longer of the two at 32,8 feet overall. The Cobalt Boats 262 2012 comes in at 25,6 feet, making it roughly 7,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Cobalt Boats 262 2012 or the Cobalt Boats 323 2009?

For trailering, the Cobalt Boats 323 2009 has the edge at 123 lbs dry weight versus 5 425 lbs for the Cobalt Boats 262 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Cobalt Boats 262 2012 has a documented max rating of 6 hp. Engine specifications for the Cobalt Boats 323 2009 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Cobalt Boats 262 2012 is Coast Guard rated for 2 passengers, while the Cobalt Boats 323 2009 is certified for 10. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Cobalt Boats 323 2009 measures 127" wide, compared to 102" for the Cobalt Boats 262 2012. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Cobalt Boats 262 2012 or the Cobalt Boats 323 2009?

The Cobalt Boats 323 2009 has the bigger tank at 174 gallons, versus 73 gallons on the Cobalt Boats 262 2012. That 101-gallon difference translates to roughly 303–505 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Cobalt Boats 262 2012 and Cobalt Boats 323 2009 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Cobalt Boats 262 2012 and the Cobalt Boats 323 2009 are built by Cobalt Boats. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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