Matching a modified vee Cobia Boats 236 CC 2008 against a deep vee Cobia Boats 237CC 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 236 CC 2008 at 23,0 ft versus Cobia Boats 237CC 2012 at 23,6 ft. At 32 lbs and 36 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 — 300 hp for the Cobia Boats 236 CC 2008 and 300 hp for the Cobia Boats 237CC 2012. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cobia Boats 237CC 2012 carries 129 gallons versus 14 gallons in the Cobia Boats 236 CC 2008. 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 237CC 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Cobia Boats 236 CC 2008 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 237CC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cobia Boats 237CC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 23,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cobia Boats 236 CC 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.