Matching a modified vee Cobia Boats 19 Bay 2008 against a deep vee Cobia Boats 217CC 2012 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 19 Bay 2008 at 19,0 ft versus Cobia Boats 217CC 2012 at 21,5 ft. At 196 lbs and 295 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 217CC 2012 has a 85-hp advantage over the Cobia Boats 19 Bay 2008'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 — 6 gal and 9 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Cobia Boats 217CC 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Cobia Boats 19 Bay 2008 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 217CC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cobia Boats 217CC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cobia Boats 19 Bay 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.