R5

R5
Equal parts aggressive and agile, the R5 is a mid-sized runabout that delivers a ride unlike any other. And while the R5 still offers the luxury and performance you expect from a Cobalt, its sleek profile is what really turns heads. With a walk-thru transom, swim platform and sun pad seamlessly integrated into the R5’s cohesive design, the result is a boat that strikes the perfect balance between form and function.
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Technical Details
Length Overall w/Swim Platform | 25' 8'' | 7.82 m |
Beam | 8' 6'' | 2.59 m |
Interior Cockpit Width | 95'' | 2.41 m |
Deadrise at Transom | 21º | 21º |
Fuel Capacity | 48 gal. | 182 L |
Freshwater Capacity | 10 gal. | 38 L |
Bridge Clearance w/o Bimini | 64'' | 1.63 m |
Bridge Clearance w/Bimini | 91'' | 2.31 m |
Bridge Clearance w/Arch | 98'' | 2.49 m |
Draft Drive Up | 21'' | .53 m |
Draft Drive Down | 37'' | .94 m |
Dry Weight | 4880 lbs. | 2214 kg |
Boat Certified Capacity | 14 persons | |
Boat Certified Capacity w/gear | 2250 lbs. | 1021 kg |
R5 Volvo Penta Power Selections
- V8-300CE-G DP - 300 hp (221 PkW)
- V8-350CE-G DP - 350 hp (261 Pkw)
- V8-380CE DP - 380 hp (283 PkW)
- V8-430CE DP - 430 hp (321 PkW)
R5 MerCruiser Power Selections
- 6.2 L MPI ECT-300 B3 DTS - 300 hp (221 PkW)
- 6.2 L MPI ECT-350 B3 DTS - 350 hp (261 PkW)
- 8.2 Mag ECT B3X DTS - 380 hp (283 PkW)
- 8.2 Mag HO ECT B3X DTS - 430 hp (321 PkW)
R5 Engine Enhancements - Standard
- DTS (Merc)
- EVC w/PTA & Cruise (Volvo)
R5 Engine Enhancements - Optional
- Active Trim, Merc (requires DTS)
- Anti-Corrosion System (Vol 200-300hp, Mer-Alpha)
- Ocean-X (Volvo)
- Seacore (Merc)
- Tow Mode (Volvo EVC)
R5 Dash and Instrumentation - Standard
- Accessory Power Plug - 12 Volt Detail
- 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.
- Color-Matched Aluminum Dash Panels
- Composite Helm Eyebrow, Custom Stitching
- Dash Perimeter SS Accent Trim
- Depth & Water Temp Pkg.
- Glass Cockpit, Dual Garmin 7607
- Gloss Black Dash Console w/SS Accents
- 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
R5 Entertainment System - Standard
- Custom Acoustic Speaker Covers
- 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 Detail
- Stereo Remote, Transom (Prem. Sound)
R5 Interior - Standard
- Aft Facing Rumble Seat
- Aft Sunpad Backrest SS Accent Rail
- Aft Walk-Thru Carpet
- Bow Cushion Insert, Stbd.
- Bow Walk-Thru Door
- Carpet, 40 oz., Snap-In w/Neoprene Back
- Del Mar Helm Capt. Chair
- Head w/Porta Potti Detailx
Head w/Porta Potti
Easily accessible, upholstered head compartment. Shown with removable Porta Potti.
- 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, 28 gal
R5 Exterior - Standard
- 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.
- Extended Running Surface
- 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
- Ski Pylon - Stainless Steel
- Sky Light (Head Compartment)
- SS Tubular Platform Perimeter Rail
- Stainless Steel Engine Vents
- Stainless Top Trim Windshield
- Swim Platform w/Flip-Down Swim Step Detailx
Swim Platform w/Flip-Down Swim Step
The Cobalt patented swim step is designed for boating simplicity. A stainless latch releases the step for recessed storage or simply deploy for boarding.
- Transhield Shipping Cover
R5 Structure and Safety - Standard
- 10/5/3 Year Warranty Protection
- Battery Switch, Single Detailx
Battery Switch, Single
Battery switch disconnects the single engine battery from entire vessel, with the exception of the bilge pump and stereo memory.
- Circuit Breaker Protected Elec System Detailx
Circuit Breaker Protected Elec System
Stainless steel circuit breakers can be reset with the touch of a button, and provide surge protection for the electrical system. Installation will vary depending on specific boat model.
- 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.
- Through Prop Exhaust
R5 Canvas - Optional
- Bimini, Premium
- 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.
R5 Dash and Instrumentation - Optional
- Makassar Dash/Interior Trim Pkg.
- Rudder Indicator, Merc
- Rudder Indicator, Volvo
- XM Weather
R5 Entertainment System - Optional
- 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
- Stereo Remote, Transom (Std. Sound)
- Speaker Covers, Arch (Premium Sound) Detail
R5 Interior - Optional
- Air Compressor w/Holder
- Bow Center Cushion Insert
- Colored Quilted-Pattern Stitching
- Dinette Table w/CP & Sunpad Receptacle Detailx
Dinette Table w/CP & Sunpad Receptacle
The R-5 dinette table with cockpit and sun pad receptacle provides the availability of placing the cockpit table at either location in conveniently placed stainless steel brackets.
- Floor Covering, Sea Grass
- 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 fixed Porta Potti.
- Head w/Pump Out Porta-Potti, Macerator Detailx
Head w/Pump Out Porta-Potti, Macerator
Easily accessible, upholstered head compartment. Shown with fixed Porta Potti.
- LED Interior Accent Lighting (RGB)
- Remote Courtesy Lights w/key fob 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
- 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.
- Sunpad Filler Cushion (w/Dinette) Detailx
Sunpad Filler Cushion (w/Dinette)
port side aft removable filler cushion mounts in the same hardware as the dinette table.
- Sunpad Filler Cushion (w/o Dinette) Detail
- 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. Available in five Sunbrella outdoor fabric colors. Size: 22 x 22 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. Available in five Sunbrella outdoor fabric colors. Size: 22 x 22 inches.
R5 Exterior - Optional
- Arch Elec, Alum Folding w/Bimini
- Arch, Alum, Folding w/Bimini
- Arch, Elec Folding w/Rotating Sunshade Detail
- Arch, Folding w/Rotating Sunshade Detail
- Arch, SS/Alum w/Sunshade
- COBALT Oval Logo, Recessed
- Docking Lights-Stainless Steel Detail
- Flagpole w/Flag Detail
- Motorbox Actuator
- 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.
- Sof-Trac Mat, Flip-Down Swim Step
- Swim Platform Transom Lighting Detailx
Swim Platform Transom Lighting
LED transom lighting provides the appropriate level of illumination for the perfect evening of entertaining friends. Shown on model 242 with standard swim platform.
- Transom Shower Detail
- Transom Tilt Switch Detailx
Transom Tilt Switch
Control the drive trim adjustment at the transom for utilization while trailering or dockside.
- Underwater Lighting Detailx
Underwater Lighting
LED underwater lighting system includes two light pods and the switch module. Beautiful evenings begin with illumination. Shown on model 302. Swim platform transom lighting also shown.
- Wakeboard Racks, Elite (Alum) Detail
- Wakeboard Racks, Triton Detail
R5 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.
- Battery Switch, Dual w/ACR (required) Detailx
Battery Switch, Dual w/ACR (required)
Dual battery and voltage sensitive relay provides instant accessibility emergency power. Installation varies with specific boat model.
- Captain's Call Exhaust
- Captain's Call Plus (w/Mufflers)
- CE Requirements w/Auto Fire Extinguisher
- Cruise Control-Smart Tow (Merc DTS)
- Cruise Control-Zero Off
- Drivers Rearview Mirror (W/S Mount) Detailx
Drivers Rearview Mirror (W/S Mount)
The clamp-on design is extremely solid and secure, but easily removed. A single tension knob will loosen the clamp and arm articulation for adjustment. Just position and lock everything down.
- Fire Extinguisher, Automatic System Detailx
Fire Extinguisher, Automatic System
Heat sensitive automatic Fireboy system mounted in the engine compartment designed to instantly eliminate flames in the event of an engine fire. Installation will vary depending on specific boat model.
- 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
- 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 80 feet of chain and plaited line. Installation may vary depending on specific boat model.



Only A Cobalt
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
- 16-layer hand-laid fiberglass at keel
- Deep-V hull design for smooth ride
- Double French-stitched interiors
- Molded-in gelcoat graphics on exterior
- Extended running surface