Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cobalt Boats 296 2012 vs Cobalt Boats A36 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cobalt Boats 296 2012 vs Cobalt Boats A36 2022 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 296 2012 carries a rated maximum of 2 hp. Engine data for the Cobalt Boats A36 2022 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 A36 2022 carries 189 gallons versus 123 gallons in the Cobalt Boats 296 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Cobalt Boats A36 2022 at 35,9 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cobalt Boats 296 2012 at 30,2 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeCobalt Boats
Makenot available
Model296
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 5 in. (2.9 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.87
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches113
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Bimini: 4 ft. 11 in. (1.49 m) With Arch: 7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.41
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches95
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle Engine: 25 in. (63.5 cm) Twin Engine: 27 in. (68.6 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.69
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches27
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - DetailSingle Engine: 37 in. (93.9 cm) Twin Engine: 39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail3.50 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - DetailSingle Engine: 7,350 lbs. (3,334 kg) Twin Engines: 8,740 lbs. (3,964 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3964.39
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.874
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [at waterline]28 ft. 5 in. (8.69 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet30.17
Length - Feet35.92
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 2 in. (9.19 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail35.92 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters10.95
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches431
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min2.58 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines2
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 8.1 GiC DP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail123 gal. (457 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters465.61
Fuel tank capacity - Liters715.44
Fuel tank capacity - Gal123
Fuel tank capacity - Gal189
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Horsepower400 php (298 PkW)
Horsepowernot available
Engine max(2) 430 php (321 PkW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadPorta Potti
Headnot available
Water capacity18 gal. (68 l)
Water capacity27
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower