R3 Surf

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R3 Surf

Crafted to be smaller and more accessible, the R3 Surf still delivers a more comfortable ride in big water than comparable models, premium waves at the touch of a button and even a transom activity platform. Plus, it comes with a Cobalt’s glass cockpit, EVC, and the premium finishes of the R Series – the ultimate symbol of no compromise.

LOA:

23' 10"

Beam:

8' 6"

Seating Capacity:

12 persons

Dry Weight:

4,700 lbs

Technical Details

Specifications+-

Length Overall w/Swim Platform	23' 10''	7.26m
Beam	8' 6''	2.59 m
Interior Cockpit Width	95''	2.41 m
Deadrise at Transom	21º	21º
Fuel Capacity	47 gal.	178 L
Freshwater Capacity	10 gal.	38 L
Bridge Clearance w/o Bimini	62''	1.57 m
Bridge Clearance w/Bimini	89''	2.26 m
Bridge Clearance w/Arch	96''	2.44 m
Draft Drive Up	34''	.86 m
Draft Drive Down	37''	.94 m
Dry Weight	4700 lbs.	2132 kg
Ballast Capacity Total (5 tanks)	1566 lbs.	710 Kg
Boat Certified Capacity	12 persons	12 persons
Boat Certified Capacity w/gear	1800 lbs.	816 kg

Power Selections+-

R3 Surf Volvo Penta Power Selections

V8-300CE-G DP (FWD) - 300 hp (221 PkW)
V8-350CE-G DP (FWD) - 350 hp (261 Pkw)
V8-380CE DP (FWD) - 380 hp (283 PkW)
V8-430CE DP (FWD) - 430 hp (321 PkW)

R3 Surf Engine Enhancements - Standard

EVC w/PTA & Cruise (Volvo)
Volvo Forward Drive (FWD)

R3 Surf Engine Enhancements - Optional

Anti-Corrosion System (Vol 300hp)

Standard Equipment+-

R3 Surf Dash and Instrumentation - Standard

Accessory Power Plug - 12 Volt Detail
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Accessory Power Plug - 12 Volt
12v outlets provide necessary power to mobile devices on-board.
Black Leather/SS Steering Wheel Detail
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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.
Easy-Surf Electronic Control System
Glass Cockpit, Garmin 7607
Gloss Black Dash Console w/SS Accents
Hour Meter(s)
Illuminated Switch Panel/Switches Detail
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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

R3 Surf Entertainment System - Standard

Custom Acoustic Speaker Covers
iPod/USB/MP3 Port Detail
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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
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Stereo Remote, Dash
Control all stereo functions from the convenient dash mounted head unit.
Stereo Remote, Transom (Prem. Sound)

R3 Surf Interior - Standard

Aft Facing Rumble Seat
Aft Sunpad Backrest SS Accent Rail
Aft Walk-Thru Carpet
Bow Walk-Thru Door
Carpet, 40 oz., Snap-In w/Neoprene Back
Del Mar Helm Capt. Chair Detail
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Del Mar Helm Capt. Chair
Del Mar seating features stainless accents on a custom helm seat design. Flip-up bucket also includes a stainless headrest accent and dual convenient adjustment levers. Shown in model R5.
Passenger Seat Flip Backrest System Detail
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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 Detail
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Sundeck Convertible Lounger
Lounger converts from standard seating configuration to sun pad or rumble seat.
Trash Receptacle, 28 gal

R3 Surf Exterior - Standard

Anchor Locker
Arch, SS/Alum w/Sunshade
Bow Scuff Plate, Stainless Steel Detail
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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. Style may vary slightly depending on model.
Extended Running Surface
Fender Clips w/Line (4) Detail
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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 (arch mounted)
Sof-Trac Mat, Flip-Down Swim Step
SS Tubular Platform Perimeter Rail
Stainless Steel Engine Vents
Stainless Top Trim Windshield
Swim Platform w/Flip-Down Swim Step Detail
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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
Wakeboard Racks, Elite (Alum) Detail
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Wakeboard Racks, Elite (Alum)
Surf Tow Ball (2)-Folding Arch only

R3 Surf Structure and Safety - Standard

10/5/3 Year Warranty Protection
Battery Switch, Single Detail
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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 Detail
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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
Cruise Control-Zero Off
Fiberglass Cockpit Liner
Fiberglass Stringer System
Fire Extinguisher(s), Manual
Ignition Safety Switch Detail
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Ignition Safety Switch
Standard engine ignition safety switch with belt clip.
Kevlar Reinforced Hull
Rigid Multi-Tank Ballast System
Single-Axis Performance Surf Tab System
Stainless Steel Windshield Braces Detail
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Stainless Steel Windshield Braces
Solid stainless steel windshield support stanchions. Installation will vary depending on specific boat model.
Through Prop Exhaust

Optional Equipment+-

R3 Surf Canvas - Optional

Bow Tonneau Cover Detail
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Bow Tonneau Cover
Sunbrella Canvas bow cover with stainless steel snaps and velcro which attaches to cockpit cover.
Cockpit Tonneau Cover Detail
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Cockpit Tonneau Cover
Sunbrella Cockpit Cover with stainless steel snaps custom designed for each Cobalt (including those boats with an arch or Bimini top). Shown on model 200.
Mooring Cover Detail
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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.

R3 Surf Dash and Instrumentation - Optional

Makassar Dash/Interior Trim Pkg.
Rudder Indicator, Volvo
XM Weather

R3 Surf Entertainment System - Optional

Plat Sound w/Transom & Arch Spkrs-2 pr. Detail
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Plat Sound w/Transom & Arch Spkrs-2 pr.
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
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Speaker Covers, Arch (Premium Sound)

R3 Surf Interior - Optional

Air Compressor w/Holder
Bow Center Cushion Insert
Colored Quilted-Pattern Stitching
Dinette Table w/CP & Sunpad Receptacle Detail
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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
LED Interior Accent Lighting (RGB)
Remote Courtesy Lights w/key fob Detail
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Remote Courtesy Lights w/key fob
Remote lighting is as simple as the touch of your key fob.
Sof-Trac Mat, Cockpit
Stainless Steel Foot Tread (helm only) Detail
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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) Detail
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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
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Sunpad Filler Cushion (w/o Dinette)
Port side aft cushion and stainless steel mounting hardware.
Throw Pillows, Weighted (10) Detail
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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) Detail
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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.

R3 Surf Exterior - Optional

Arch Elec, Alum Folding w/Bimini
Arch, Alum, Folding w/Bimini
Arch, Elec Folding w/Rotating Sunshade Detail
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Arch, Elec Folding w/Rotating Sunshade
Arch, Folding w/Rotating Sunshade Detail
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Arch, Folding w/Rotating Sunshade
Arch, SS/Alum w/Sunshade (std)
Docking Lights-Stainless Steel Detail
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Docking Lights-Stainless Steel
The docking lights with stainless steel trim rings.
Motorbox Actuator
Swim Platform Transom Lighting Detail
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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
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Transom Shower
Freshwater wash down with pressure water system and fresh water tank.
Transom Tilt Switch Detail
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Transom Tilt Switch
Control the drive trim adjustment at the transom for utilization while trailering or dockside.
Underwater Lighting Detail
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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, Triton Detail
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Wakeboard Racks, Triton
Flagpole w/Flag

R3 Surf Structure and Safety - Optional

Battery Maintainer/Charger, 110v Detail
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Battery Maintainer/Charger, 110v
Built in battery charger located in the engine compartment with external power connection at the transom.
Battery Maintainer/Charger, 220v Detail
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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)
CE Requirements w/Auto Fire Extinguisher
Drivers Rearview Mirror (W/S Mount) Detail
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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 Detail
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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 Detail
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Tool Kit
Convenient access to screwdrivers, pliers, and a crescent wrench with customized sunbrella storage container.
Windlass, All Chain w/Anchor

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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

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