Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cobia Boats 262 Center Console 2022 vs Cobia Boats 296CC 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cobia Boats 262 Center Console 2022 vs Cobia Boats 296CC 2013 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.
The Cobia Boats 296CC 2013 tops out at 600 hp. Engine specs for the Cobia Boats 262 Center Console 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cobia Boats 262 Center Console 2022 carries 161 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Cobia Boats 296CC 2013. 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 296CC 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Cobia Boats 262 Center Console 2022 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 296CC 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cobia Boats 296CC 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 29,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cobia Boats 262 Center Console 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail26.08 ft
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 7 in
Length - Feet26.08
Length - Feet29.58
Length overall - Meters7.95
Length overall - Meters9.02
Length overall - Inches313
Length overall - Inches355
Draft Min1.42 ft
Draft Minnot available
Beamnot available
Beam10 ft
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches12
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21.5°
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches21
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,915 lbs. (approximate without engine)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2683
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.5915
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. twins
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal161
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Liters609.45
Fuel tank capacity - Liters870.64
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelTwin F250XA
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail230 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine max600 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCobia Boats
Modelnot available
Model296CC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee