Cobia 237 CC

BoatVerdict market snapshot

These are asking prices. No free or public source publishes US used-boat transaction prices, so nobody — us included — can honestly show you what these boats sold for. What we can show you is what 38 sellers are asking, which is the number you are actually negotiating against.

The BoatVerdict take

• BoatVerdict listing data

  Pricing is tight: the middle half of listings sits between $43,000 and $58,000, only a 1.3x spread. A boat asking well outside that band needs a reason, and "it is loaded" is usually not enough of one.

• BoatVerdict listing data

  Supply is concentrated: our 38 listings came from only 7 states, led by FL. Expect a smaller buyer pool at resale, and budget for transport if the right boat is not local.

• Recall (USCG/CPSC)

  1 federal recall campaign on file touch this builder. Check the specific hull against the recall list below before you put money down; remedies are free but only if the work was actually done.

Each point is tagged with the evidence behind it. Nothing here is a claim we cannot trace back to a counted listing, a federal record, or a named analyst judgement.

Cobia 237 CC prices by model year

16 distinct boats, listed now or since taken down, re-posts counted once. Years with fewer than 3 boats show a count only. Asking prices, not sale prices.

What a used Cobia 237 CC is worth

We have seen 16 distinct Cobia 237 CC boats for sale between Jun 14, 2026 and Nov 14, 2026, model years 1998 to 2024, in 5 states. The median ask is $47,500 and half of all asks sit between $42,500 and $60,500. Asking prices fall about 8.1% for each year of age (34% over five years), measured on these 16 boats and steadied with the 7.2% rate we measure for the class.

Of the 12 listed now, 75% have been for sale for 60 days or more, counting re-posts as one boat. A boat that has sat that long usually has room to negotiate.

Engines: median 250 hp across 5 boats that stated it (most common: 250 hp). Engine brands named: Yamaha 5, Mercury 3. Median engine hours on the 9 boats that stated them: 1232.

What moves the price of a 237 CC

Recent Cobia 237 CC asking prices

Cobia recalls and accident record

These numbers are for the builder, not this model. Check the specific hull with a HIN lookup for recalls and reported accidents.

Recalls affecting Cobia

1 federal recall campaign on file. Recalls are issued against hull-identification ranges, so a campaign listed here may or may not cover the specific boat you are looking at — check the HIN. Remedies are free from the builder, but only if the work was actually performed, and there is no central database that proves it was.

• ⚠ Recall820030S6/2/1982

  LEVEL FLOTATION

  Model:18'CUDDY ODYSSEYYear:1982Units:51

Engines we actually see on the 237 CC

• Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300) 5 listings · 13% of our sample · median 250 hp

  The benchmark for outboard reliability and resale. F150 and F300 routinely run 2,000+ hours with routine service. Top-tier buyer trust — a Yamaha-powered hull sells faster than the same boat on any other brand.

  Service reality: 100-hour service intervals; 10-year/1,000-hour anode and water-pump attention. Saltwater units: check the bus bar and starter solenoid behind the powerhead for corrosion.

  Full Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300) reliability profile →

• Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400) 1 listing · 3% of our sample · median 250 hp

  Modern Mercury V8/V10 FourStroke and supercharged Verado are strong, smooth, and well-supported, a clear step up from the OptiMax era. Slightly behind Yamaha on resale trust but closing fast, and often better integrated (joystick, digital throttle).

  Service reality: 100-hour service; supercharged Verado adds the supercharger oil interval. Check for corroded battery cables and the SmartCraft harness on saltwater boats.

  Full Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400) reliability profile →

Cobia 237 CC specifications

Rows marked "our listing data" are measured from listings, not published by the builder, and will differ from a brochure. Rows without a source we can name are not shown at all.

What to inspect on a used Cobia 237 CC

1. Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300): 100-hour service intervals; 10-year/1,000-hour anode and water-pump attention. Saltwater units: check the bus bar and starter solenoid behind the powerhead for corrosion. Seen on 5 of the 38 237 CC listings we track (typically 250 hp on this model).
2. Get the hour meter reading and divide by the boat's age. Above 150 hours a year is heavy use for a Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300). Threshold from BoatVerdict's engine-family profile for Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300).
3. Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400): 100-hour service; supercharged Verado adds the supercharger oil interval. Check for corroded battery cables and the SmartCraft harness on saltwater boats. Seen on 1 of the 38 237 CC listings we track (typically 250 hp on this model).
4. Get the hour meter reading and divide by the boat's age. Above 150 hours a year is heavy use for a Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400). Threshold from BoatVerdict's engine-family profile for Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400).
5. Assume saltwater service unless the seller can prove otherwise: pull the engine cowling and look at the powerhead, check trim-cylinder rams for pitting, and open the battery and fuse boxes for green corrosion. 97% of the listings we observed for this model are in coastal states.

This list is specific to this model: analyst items for the hull, plus items driven by the engines and the regions we actually observe on 237 CC listings. It is not a generic pre-purchase checklist, and it does not replace a surveyor.

What a 237 CC costs to own

$3,750 – $10k per year

• 23 ft hull, the median observed length for this model
• Saltwater berth, based on where most listings we see are located (FL)
• Includes insurance, storage, routine service, fuel at moderate seasonal use, and a reserve for wear items
• Excludes loan payments, major engine replacement, and refit work

Where 237 CCs are for sale

• FL 26
• MA 6
• SC 2
• VA 1
• RI 1
• MI 1
• NJ 1

Counts of distinct boats we observed per state, from 38 listings in 16 metro areas. We publish the distribution, not the listings themselves.

What else buyers cross-shop

• Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV median ask $68,000 · 23 ft · 58 listings
• Nautique Super Air G23 median ask $170,000 · 23 ft · 53 listings
• Harris Cruiser 230 median ask $36,500 · 23 ft · 117 listings
• Sea Ray 230 SPX median ask $59,500 · 23 ft · 50 listings
• Malibu 23 LSV median ask $45,000 · 23 ft · 53 listings
• Moomba Mojo median ask $68,000 · 23 ft · 31 listings

Chosen by measured similarity — same builder first, then comparable length — and limited to models whose own page meets our evidence bar. No paid placements, no filler links.