R8 Outboard
R8 Outboard
For life’s defining moments all year long, only the R8 Outboard from Cobalt turns imagination into reality. The re-imagined R8 Outboard is intelligently designed to add convenience, economy and a more quiet ride to the traditional Cobalt virtues of performance, handling, comfort and luxury. Yes, the versatile performance, styling and amenities demanded by discerning boaters, and always delivered by Cobalt, now combined with unsurpassed outboard power, for year-round lake or salt water enjoyment.
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R8 Outboard - Life’s Defining Moments
R8 Outboard Walk-Around
Cobalt R8: Outboards Reimagined
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Technical Details
| Length Overall w/Swim Platform | 27' 10'' | 8.48 m |
| Beam | 8' 6'' | 2.59 m |
| Fuel Capacity | 125 gal. | 473 L |
| Freshwater Capacity | 10 gal. | 38 L |
| Bridge Clearance w/o Bimini | 63'' | 1.60 m |
| Bridge Clearance w/Tower | 106'' | 2.69 m |
| Draft Drive Up | 16'' | 0.41 m |
| Draft Drive Down | 30'' | 0.76 m |
| Dry Weight (varies with options) | 6500 lbs. | 2948 kg |
| Boat Certified Capacity | Yacht Certified | |
| Boat Certified Capacity w/gear | Yachat Certified |
R8 OB Mercury Power Selections
- 250 Verado w/PAS - 250 hp (186 PkW)
- 300 Verado w/PAS - 300 hp (224 PkW)
- 350 Verado w/PAS - 350 hp (261 PkW)
- Twin 200 Verado w/PAS - 200 hp (149 PkW)
- Twin 250 Verado w/PAS - 250 hp (186 PkW)
- Twin 300 Verado w/PAS - 300 hp (224 PkW)
R8 OB Yamaha Power Selections
- F250 XCA, D.E.C. w/Sea Star PAS - 250 hp (186 PkW)
- F300 XCA, D.E.C. w/Sea Star PAS - 300 hp (224 PkW)
- Twin F200 XCA, D.E.C. w/Sea Star PAS - 200 hp (149 PkW)
- Twin F250 XCA, D.E.C. w/Sea Star PAS - 250 hp (186 PkW)
- Twin F300 XCA, D.E.C. w/Sea Star PAS - 300 hp (224 PkW)
R8 OB Engine Enhancements - Optional
R8 OB Dash and Instrumentation - Standard
- Accessory Power Plug - 12 Volt (dual) Detailx
Accessory Power Plug - 12 Volt (dual)
12v outlets provide necessary power to mobile devices on-board.
- Black Leather/SS Steering Wheel Detailx
Black Leather/SS Steering Wheel
Cobalt's exclusive leather wrapped steering wheel provides the ultimate in style and control.
- Composite Helm Eyebrow, Custom Stitching
- Depth & Water Temp Pkg.
- Glass Cockpit, Dual Garmin 743 Detail
- Gloss Black Dash Console
- Hour Meter(s)
- Illuminated Switch Panel/Switches Detailx
Illuminated Switch Panel/Switches
Illuminated stainless steel switches with laser etched identifiers provide the perfect amount of lighting to the switch panel.
- Stainless Steel Switches
R8 OB Entertainment System - Standard
- iPod/USB/MP3 Port Detailx
iPod/USB/MP3 Port
Includes USB-A and USB-C connections. Multiple power ports throughout, and one power/data port at helm.
- Sound System, Bluetooth, w/6 Spkrs.
- Stereo Remote, Dash
R8 OB Interior - Standard
- Aft Sunpad Backrest SS Accent Rail
- Aft Walk-Thru Carpet
- Bow Walk-Thru Door
- Carpet, 40 oz., Snap-In w/Neoprene Back
- Cooler, Removable Hard-Side (34L)
- Del Mar Helm Capt. Chair
- Head w/Porta Potti Detailx
Head w/Porta Potti
Easily accessible, upholstered head compartment. Shown with Porta Potti and sink console.
- Passenger Seat Flip Backrest System Detailx
Passenger Seat Flip Backrest System
Dual position port side seating with a fore and aft adjustable backrest and passenger flip up seat. Storage is located beneath port side seating.
- Removable Bow & Cockpit Carpet
- Seating Varadense Comfort
- Sundeck Convertible Lounger Detailx
Sundeck Convertible Lounger
Lounger converts from standard seating configuration to sun pad or rumble seat.
- Trash Receptacle, 3.5 gal
- Dash Storage Pocket
R8 OB Exterior - Standard
- Swim Step, Stbd.
- Anchor Locker
- Bow Scuff Plate, Stainless Steel Detailx
Bow Scuff Plate, Stainless Steel
Protect the gelcoat from trailer hook damage with the unparalleled bow scuff plate. Both fashionable and functional, the bow scuff plate from Cobalt is through bolted and designed custom for every Cobalt.
- Fender Clips w/Line (4) Detailx
Fender Clips w/Line (4)
A set of Custom Stainless Fender Clips, which provide a solid and secure place to hang the fenders. Includes the insert, the receptacle, and fender lines.
- Graphics, Molded-In Gelcoat
- Midship Cleats
- Model Designator, LED, Transom Detail
- Stainless Top Trim Windshield
- Transhield Shipping Cover
R8 OB Structure and Safety - Standard
- 10/5/3 Year Warranty Protection
- Battery Switch, Dual w/ACR
- Circuit Breaker Protected Elec System
- Composite Floor
- Composite Transom
- Fiberglass Cockpit Liner
- Fiberglass Stringer System
- Fire Extinguisher(s), Manual
- Ignition Safety Switch Detail
- Kevlar Reinforced Hull
- Stainless Steel Windshield Braces Detailx
Stainless Steel Windshield Braces
Solid stainless steel windshield support stanchions. Installation will vary depending on specific boat model.
R8 OB Canvas - Optional
- Bimini, Premium Detail
- Bimini, Premium Easy-Fold Detail
- Bow Tonneau Cover Detailx
Bow Tonneau Cover
Sunbrella Canvas bow cover with stainless steel snaps and velcro which attaches to cockpit cover.
- Cockpit Tonneau Cover Detailx
Cockpit Tonneau Cover
Sunbrella Cockpit Cover with stainless steel snaps custom designed for each Cobalt (including those boats with an arch or Bimini top).
- Mooring Cover Detailx
Mooring Cover
The ultimate in weather protection, our mooring cover is custom built for each Cobalt model. The custom cover includes velcro closures around the tops, and stainless steel winches on the gunwale straps, and tent poles to prevent water pooling.
- Shade Sail, Aft (req. Arch w/Sunshade) Detail
- Shade Sail, Bow Detail
R8 OB Dash and Instrumentation - Optional
- Glass Cockpit, Dual Garmin 743 XSV
- Glass Cockpit, Dual Garmin 8610 XSV
- Glass Cockpit, Dual Garmin 8610 Detail
- Wireless Phone Charger, w/Holder Detail
- XM Weather Detailx
XM Weather
XM Weather provides real-time, high-resolution animated weather data directly to the Cobalt Glass Cockpit touch screens. View weather conditions across the continental U.S. and 100 miles into U.S. coastal waters, and zoom in on a particular region.
R8 OB Entertainment System - Optional
- Plat Sound w/Transom & Arch Spkrs-1 pr.
- Speaker Covers, Spt. Tower (Plat. Sound) Detail
- Plat Sound w/Transom & Arch Spkrs-2 pr. Detail
- Plat Sound w/Transom Spkrs.
- Prem Sound w/Transom & Arch Spkrs-1 pr.
- Prem Sound w/Transom Spkrs.
- Satellite Radio System
- Speaker Covers, Arch (Premium Sound) Detail
- Stereo Remote, Transom (Std. Sound)
- Speaker Covers, Arch (Platinum Sound) Detail
R8 OB Interior - Optional
- Throw Pillows, Weighted (10) Detailx
Throw Pillows, Weighted (10)
Pillows are filled with 4 pounds of Vyram weighted pellets for stable placement while boat is underway. 10 pillows: 6 weighted 18x18 inches / 4 non-weighted 12x16 inches
- Throw Pillows, Weighted (4) Detailx
Throw Pillows, Weighted (4)
Pillows are filled with 4 pounds of Vyram weighted pellets for stable placement while boat is underway. 4 pillows, 18x18 inches.
- Aft Walk-Thru Filler Cushions
- Air Compressor w/Holder Detail
- Bow Center Cushion Insert Detail
- Cooler, Soft-Side (35L) Detail
- Dinette Table w/Teak Accent Detailx
Dinette Table w/Teak Accent
The dinette table with cockpit receptacle provides the availability of placing the cockpit table at locations with the stainless steel bracket.
- Floor Covering, Sea Grass Detailx
Floor Covering, Sea Grass
Sea Grass floor covering creates an elegant and comfortable style to the interior of any Cobalt. Rubber backing and stainless steel snaps make it as durable as it is elegant.
- Galley w/Sink
- Gray Water System
- Head w/Electric Porcelain Toilet Detailx
Head w/Electric Porcelain Toilet
The upgraded porcelain head with holding tank and dockside receptacle.
- Head w/Electric Porcelain, Macerator Detailx
Head w/Electric Porcelain, Macerator
The Electric Porcelain head with macerator provides for overboard discharge. Local restrictions and laws apply.
- Head w/Pump Out Porta Potti Detailx
Head w/Pump Out Porta Potti
Easily accessible, upholstered head compartment. Shown with Porta Potti and sink console.
- Head w/Pump Out Porta-Potti, Macerator Detailx
Head w/Pump Out Porta-Potti, Macerator
Easily accessible, upholstered head compartment. Shown with Porta Potti and sink console.
- Helm Seat, Electric
- LED Interior Accent Lighting (RGB) Detail
- Sink Console (head compartment) Detailx
Sink Console (head compartment)
Easily accessible, upholstered head compartment. Shown with porcelain toilet and sink console.
- Sof-Trac Mat, Cockpit Detailx
Sof-Trac Mat, Cockpit
Sof-Trac platform mat combines an aggressive non-skid traction with the soft feel of a cushioned pad. Durable and stylish, the sof-trac mat is a water sport enthusiast favorite.
- Stainless Steel Foot Tread (helm only) Detailx
Stainless Steel Foot Tread (helm only)
Stainless steel with rubber tread, the footrest instantly becomes an interior detail worth bragging about. Size and shape will vary slightly for custom fit to specific boat model.
- Storage Compartment Lighting
- Wood Interior Accent Pkg. Detail
- Dinette Table, Solid Teak Detail
R8 OB Exterior - Optional
- Boarding Ladder, Port
- Dinette Table (Rod Holder Mount) Detail
- Rod Holders, Gunwales (1 pr.) Detail
- Rod Holders, Spt. Tower (1 pr.) Detail
- Sport Tower w/Sunshade Detail
- Wakeboard Racks, PTM (Brushed Alum) Detail
- Arch Elec, Alum Folding w/Bimini Detail
- Arch, Alum, Folding w/Bimini Detail
- Arch, Elec Folding w/Rotating Sunshade Detail
- Arch, Folding w/Rotating Sunshade Detail
- COBALT Lettering, Satin Black (exterior) Detail
- Docking Lights-Stainless Steel Detail
- Flagpole w/Flag Detail
- Portal Light (1 in Head Compartment) Detailx
Portal Light (1 in Head Compartment)
Stainless steel opening portal light with screen located at port side head compartment provides adequate ventilation and ambient sunlight.
- Ski Pylon Detail
- Sof-Trac Mat, Gunwales
- Sof-Trac Mat, Swim Platform w/Flip-Down Swim Step Detailx
Sof-Trac Mat, Swim Platform w/Flip-Down Swim Step
Sof-Trac platform mat combines an aggressive non-skid traction with the soft feel of a cushioned pad. Durable and stylish, the sof-trac mat is a water sport enthusiast favorite.
- Swim Platform Transom Lighting
- Transom Shower Detail
- Underwater Lighting, RGB Detail
- Wakeboard Racks, Elite (Alum) Detail
- Wakeboard Racks, Triton (Roswell)
- Board Rack Covers, Roswell
- Board Rack Covers, PTM Detail
R8 OB Structure and Safety - Optional
- Battery Maintainer/Charger, 110v Detailx
Battery Maintainer/Charger, 110v
Built in battery charger located in the engine compartment with external power connection at the transom.
- Battery Maintainer/Charger, 220v Detailx
Battery Maintainer/Charger, 220v
Built in battery charger located in the engine compartment with external power connection at the transom.
- Rearview Mirror, PTM w/Custom Cover Detail
- Tool Kit Detailx
Tool Kit
Convenient access to screwdrivers, pliers, and a crescent wrench with customized sunbrella storage container.
- Trim Tabs w/Indicators, w/o Autoglide Detail
- Windlass, All Chain w/Anchor Detailx
Windlass, All Chain w/Anchor
Recessed anchor windlass is mounted below decks in the anchor locker. Cobalt uses a through hull mounted hause pipe made of stainless steel, and a stainless delta style anchor with all chain.
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Experience Extraordinary
Since its first day on the water over 50 years ago, Cobalt’s commitment to performance, luxury and innovation has continued to set the standard for boating excellence. Only a Cobalt offers:
- Patented Swim Step for easy water access
- Maximum interior space
- Hand-laid fiberglass at keel
- Deep-V hull design for smooth ride
- Double French-stitched interiors
- Molded-in gelcoat graphics on exterior
