Matching a modified vee Cobia Boats 186CC 2011 against a deep vee Cobia Boats 206CC 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Cobia Boats 186CC 2011 at 18,4 ft versus Cobia Boats 206CC 2013 at 20,3 ft. At 168 lbs and 245 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Cobia Boats 206CC 2013 has a 85-hp advantage over the Cobia Boats 186CC 2011's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 1 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Cobia Boats 206CC 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Cobia Boats 186CC 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Cobia Boats 206CC 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cobia Boats 206CC 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 20,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cobia Boats 186CC 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.