Cobia 262 Value: A Market Report (2026)
An independent market report. We don’t sell boats or listings. Last reviewed June 2026. (We don’t own a 262, so the owner feedback below is sourced from boating forums and published reviews, and attributed.)
What’s a Cobia 262 worth? As of June 2026, used Cobia 262s are listed (asking) from about $82,000 for an early (2019) boat up to about $160,000 new, averaging around $140,000. A typical two to three year old boat (2022 to 2023) asks $125,000 to $140,000. As a strong-value brand it tends to sell roughly 10 to 12 percent under asking. Selling figures here are honest estimates, not recorded sales.
The Cobia 262 is a well-regarded value-priced 26 foot center console, known for a quick, dry ride, a roomy console head, and serious fishing features for the price. Here’s the pricing across years and what owners actually say.
What it’s listed for (current market)
Compiled from current listings across the major sites (boats.com and Boat Trader). Used 262s range from about $82,000 (early boats) to about $160,000 (new), averaging near $140,000. The model has been built since about 2019, so used inventory skews newer.
Value by model year
Anchored on observed listings: a 2020 at about $135,000 (Laurel Hill, FL), a 2023 at about $139,950 (Jensen Beach, FL), an observed low near $82K and high near $160K. Bands without a direct sample are interpolated and marked (est.):
| Model year | Typical asking | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| New (2024) | $155,000 to $160,000 | observed high |
| 2023 | about $140,000 | observed |
| 2022 | $125,000 to $135,000 | (est.) |
| 2020 to 2021 | $115,000 to $135,000 | observed (wide; options) |
| 2019 | $82,000 to $110,000 | observed low |
The takeaway: the 262 holds value reasonably for a value brand, and a well-optioned 2020 can ask nearly as much as a 2023, so on this boat the specific rigging and condition matter more than the model year. The value buys are clean 2019s in the $82K to $110K range.
What it likely sells for
Cobia is a value brand, so the 262 typically sells roughly 10 to 12 percent under asking. A 2022 asking about $130K likely trades around $114K to $117K. These are estimates, not recorded sales. Actual sold prices aren’t public.
How it holds value
Moderately, in line with peers like Sea Hunt, Sportsman, and Key West. Behind the premium brands but steady, helped by Cobia’s reputation for build quality at the price point.
What owners and reviewers say
Sourced from owner discussion on The Hull Truth and reviews (Salt Water Sportsman, Sport Fishing), weighted by recurring themes.
What owners praise (often): a quick, dry ride (zero to 30 mph in under 9 seconds, topping 53 mph) that stays comfortable in a moderate chop; strong fuel economy, cruising near 30 mph at about 11.6 gph; a genuinely roomy console head with a marine toilet, sink, and faucet; and serious fishing features, with a dozen flush-mount rod holders, gunwale racks, and optional rocket launchers.
Common notes and gripes (some): overhead and console storage shrank a bit versus the older 261 it replaced, and the front console cooler lost a little volume to rounded edges.
Overall sentiment is positive. Owners feel the 262 delivers a quick, well-finished, fishing-ready boat for the money.
Also consider
Sea Hunt Gamefish 25, Sportsman Open 252, Robalo R242, Grady-White Fisherman 257, Key West 263FS, and the Cobia 280 if you want a step up.
Methodology: Pricing compiled from current listing aggregates and a sample of listings across the major sites (boats.com and Boat Trader), last reviewed June 2026. Asking prices are observed; selling prices are estimates, not recorded sales. Owner sentiment is summarized and attributed from boating forums and published reviews. We don’t own a 262. We don’t sell boats or listings. This is not a live data feed.