Matching a modified vee Cobia Boats 256 Express 2009 against a deep vee Cobia Boats 256CC 2013 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 256 Express 2009 at 25,0 ft versus Cobia Boats 256CC 2013 at 25,5 ft. At 47 lbs and 4 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 — 350 hp for the Cobia Boats 256 Express 2009 and 350 hp for the Cobia Boats 256CC 2013. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 15 gal and 15 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Cobia Boats 256 Express 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Cobia Boats 256CC 2013 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Cobia Boats 256 Express 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cobia Boats 256 Express 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cobia Boats 256CC 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.