R8
R8
The R8 represents the next generation of R Series boats from Cobalt. At 27’10”, what really makes the R8 stand out on the water is the added size. We didn’t just make it longer…we totally rethought and redesigned every aspect of the R8 resulting in a higher profile and more freeboard, a roomy, expansive interior, with both bow and cockpit larger fore to aft, providing extra comfort for passengers and plenty of room for their things.
When you want more, you get it with the Cobalt R8. These features and many more make the R8 truly the ultimate bowrider.
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Technical Details
| Length Overall w/Swim Platform | 27' 10'' | 8.48 m |
| Beam | 8' 6'' | 2.59 m |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 gal. | 302 L |
| Freshwater Capacity | 10 gal. | 38 L |
| Bridge Clearance w/o Bimini | 62'' | 1.57 m |
| Bridge Clearance w/Arch | 102'' | 2.59 m |
| Draft Drive Up | 18'' | 0.46 m |
| Draft Drive Down | 35'' | 0.89 m |
| Dry Weight (varies with options) | 6400 lbs. | 2903 kg |
| Boat Certified Capacity | Yacht Certified | |
| Boat Certified Capacity w/gear | Yacht Certified |
R8 Volvo Penta Power Selections
- V8-350CE-G DP - 350 hp (261 Pkw)
- V8-380CE DP - 380 hp (283 PkW)
- V8-430CE DP - 430 hp (321 PkW)
R8 MerCruiser Power Selections
- 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)
R8 Engine Enhancements - Standard
- DTS (Merc)
- EVC w/PTA & Cruise (Volvo)
R8 Engine Enhancements - Optional
- Active Trim, Merc Detailx
Active Trim, Merc
Active Trim provides instant automatic trim for compatible outboards and sterndrives. This intuitive, hands-free system continually adjusts engine trim for changes in operating conditions to improve performance, increase fuel economy and optimize cruising speed at the touch of a button.
- Ocean-X (Volvo) Detailx
Ocean-X (Volvo)
Ocean X (Salt Water Ready) Duoprop Outdrive Packages with Fresh Water Cooling Protected by a revolutionary titanium-ceramic coating and new sensor technology, OceanX is Volvo Penta's answer to the corrosive effects of salt water.
- Seacore (Merc) Detailx
Seacore (Merc)
MerCruiser SeaCore, a comprehensive corrosion protection system for the engines, transoms and lower units operated in saltwater.
- Tow Mode (Volvo EVC)
R8 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 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 Interior - Standard
- Aft Facing Rumble Seat Detail
- 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 (36 qt.)
- 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 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.
- 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
- Ski Pylon - Stainless Steel
- 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
R8 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.
- Through Prop Exhaust
R8 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 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 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
- Speaker Covers, Arch (Premium Sound) Detail
- Stereo Remote, Transom (Std. Sound)
- Speaker Covers, Arch (Platinum Sound) Detail
R8 Interior - Optional
- Galley w/Sink Detail
- Step, Cockpit Entry 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. 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.
- Air Compressor w/Holder Detail
- Bow Filler Cushions Detail
- Cockpit Heater w/Pull-Out Vent
- 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.
- 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 Exterior - Optional
- Camera, Rear Facing
- Wakeboard Racks, PTM 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
- E-Step Electric Swim Step Detailx
E-Step Electric Swim Step
An electrically actuated version of the popular Cobalt flip-down swim step.
- 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, 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 Detailx
Swim Platform Transom Lighting
LED transom lighting provides the appropriate level of illumination for the perfect evening of entertaining friends.
- Tow Balls, Brushed Aluminum
- 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, RGB Detail
- Wakeboard Racks, Elite (Alum) Detail
- Wakeboard Racks, Triton Detail
- PTM Board Rack Covers Detail
- Roswell Board Rack Covers
R8 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.
- CE Requirements w/Auto Fire Extinguisher Detail
- Cruise Control-Smart Tow (Merc DTS)
- Cruise Control-Zero Off
- 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.
- Rearview Mirror, PTM w/Custom Cover Detail
- Siren Connected Boat Package Detailx
Siren Connected Boat Package
The Siren system on your boat monitors and tracks multiple critical systems such as battery voltage, bilge pump activity, water levels, shore power status, engine performance, temperature, location & more accessed remotely on a phone app.
- 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
