Matching a modified vee Cobia Boats 206 CC 2008 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cobia Boats 206CC 2013 measures 20,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 18,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cobia Boats 206 CC 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). At 245 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 200 hp for the Cobia Boats 206 CC 2008 and 200 hp for the Cobia Boats 206CC 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 1 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 206 CC 2008 caps at 6. 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 206 CC 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.