Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cobia Boats 217CC 2012 vs Cobia Boats 280 Center Console 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cobia Boats 217CC 2012 vs Cobia Boats 280 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 217CC 2012 carries a rated maximum of 200 hp. Engine data for the Cobia Boats 280 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 280 Center Console 2022 carries 189 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Cobia Boats 217CC 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 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 280 Center Console 2022 at 27,6 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cobia Boats 217CC 2012 at 21,5 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
Model217CC
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,950 lbs. (approximate without engine)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1338.1
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.295
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet21.5
Length - Feet27.58
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail27.58 ft
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters8.41
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches331
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.83 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters715.44
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal189
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max200 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower