Both the Cobia Boats 236 WA 2008 and the Cobia Boats 237CC 2011 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Cobia Boats 236 WA 2008 at 23,0 ft versus Cobia Boats 237CC 2011 at 23,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cobia Boats 236 WA 2008 tips the scales at 3 950 lbs - 350 lbs more than the Cobia Boats 237CC 2011 at 3 600 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 300 hp for the Cobia Boats 236 WA 2008 and 300 hp for the Cobia Boats 237CC 2011. 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 236 WA 2008 carries 138 gallons versus 129 gallons in the Cobia Boats 237CC 2011. 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 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Cobia Boats 236 WA 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cobia Boats 237CC 2011 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 WA 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.