When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Cobia Boats 237 CC 2009 and the Cobia Boats 237 SE 2010 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 237 CC 2009 at 23,0 ft versus Cobia Boats 237 SE 2010 at 23,5 ft. At 36 lbs and 35 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Cobia Boats 237 CC 2009 has a 25-hp advantage over the Cobia Boats 237 SE 2010's 225-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 129 gal and 129 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Cobia Boats 237 CC 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Cobia Boats 237 SE 2010 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 237 CC 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cobia Boats 237 CC 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cobia Boats 237 SE 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.