The Cobia Boats 220 Dual Console 2013 vs Cobia Boats 235 CC 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Cobia Boats 220 Dual Console 2013 at 21,6 ft versus Cobia Boats 235 CC 2006 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cobia Boats 235 CC 2006 tips the scales at 415 lbs — 120 lbs less than the Cobia Boats 220 Dual Console 2013 at 295 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Cobia Boats 235 CC 2006 has a 100-hp advantage over the Cobia Boats 220 Dual Console 2013's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cobia Boats 220 Dual Console 2013 carries 89 gallons versus 14 gallons in the Cobia Boats 235 CC 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Cobia Boats 220 Dual Console 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Cobia Boats 235 CC 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Cobia Boats 220 Dual Console 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cobia Boats 220 Dual Console 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cobia Boats 235 CC 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.