Cobalt 200 vs Searay 205 Sport

[Tafflad]

Thinking of changing my current rig ... Maxum 1800SR3

Use is runabout for towed sports inshore. Not into competition ski or wake, just recreational.
Only extras I use are a WakeTower and SmartTabs. (fitted these after great advice here)

The plus point about Maxum is that with jump seats at rear (rather than bench) it gives good floor area for kitting up.

Thinking of 2 options - both with 5.0L MPI and Alpha One drive.

SeaRay 205
21' x 8' and 1476kg ( 3254lb)

COBALT 200
20'10" x 8' 4" and 1628kg ( 3589lb)


Just on specs the COBALT is 10% heavier, the power to wgt ratio is 176 (Searay) 159 (Cobalt) ..... but I appreciate that hull design can make much more difference than just the weights & power.

Anybody got any views +ve or -ve on either option, or about either manufacturer in general.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Cobalt 200 vs Searay 205 Sport

I do believe Cobalt retains a better value and has the better construction.

 

[Dave1251]

Re: Cobalt 200 vs Searay 205 Sport

These two boats are comparing apples and oranges. Searays's sport series is their entry level line with few options or features. The sport sereis are not made to the same quality standards that Searays other models are made too. The Cobalt 200 is made to the same quality standards that all Cobalts are made too. The extra weight and hull design of the Cobalt will be perform much better rough water over the Searay 205 Sport. Also, the Cobalt 200 has a ton of storage space for a 20' boat.