Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cobia Boats 180 Dual Console (2013) 2012 vs Cobia Boats 201 Center Console 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cobia Boats 180 Dual Console (2013) 2012 vs Cobia Boats 201 Center Console 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 Cobia Boats 180 Dual Console (2013) 2012 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Cobia Boats 201 Center Console 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cobia Boats 180 Dual Console (2013) 2012 carries 47 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Cobia Boats 201 Center Console 2022. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Cobia Boats 201 Center Console 2022 at 20,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cobia Boats 180 Dual Console (2013) 2012 at 17,8 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
MakeCobia Boats
Makenot available
Model180 Dual Console (2013)
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail11 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.28
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches11
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.19
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet17.83
Length - Feet20.08
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail20.08 ft
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches241
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.50 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail47 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity850 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower