R4 Surf

R4 Surf
Timeless in design while being at the forefront of innovation. With the new R4 Surf, you’ll discover the interplay between the forces of luxury and performance. When state-of-the-art becomes fine art. Where passion meets purpose. When your life’s pursuit becomes perfection. It’s time to push forward in finding your perfect ride.
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Technical Details
Length Overall w/Swim Platform | 24' 3'' | 7.39 m |
Beam | 8' 6'' | 2.59 m |
Fuel Capacity | 50 gal. | 189 L |
Bridge Clearance w/o Bimini | 59'' | 1.50 m |
Bridge Clearance w/Tower | 98'' | 2.49 m |
Draft Drive Up | 31'' | 0.79 m |
Draft Drive Down | 39'' | 0.99 m |
Dry Weight (varies with options) | 5650 lbs. | 2563 kg |
Boat Certified Capacity | 13 persons | |
Boat Certified Capacity w/gear | 2100 lbs. | 953 kg |
Ballast Capacity | 1226 lbs. | 556 kg |
R4 Surf Volvo Penta Power Selections
- V8-300CE DP FWD - 300 hp (221 PkW)
- V8-350CE DP FWD - 350 hp (261 Pkw)
- V8-380CE DP FWD - 380 hp (283 PkW)
- V8-430CE DP FWD - 430 hp (321 PkW)
R4 Surf Engine Enhancements - Standard
- Volvo Forward Drive (FWD)
- EVC w/PTA & Cruise (Volvo)
R4 Surf Engine Enhancements - Optional
- 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.
- Anti-Corrosion System (Vol 300hp)
R4 Surf Dash and Instrumentation - Standard
- Stainless Steel Switches
- 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.
- Hour Meter(s)
- Glass Cockpit, Dual Garmin 743 Detail
- Gloss Black Dash Console
- Depth & Water Temp Pkg.
- Composite Helm Eyebrow, Custom Stitching
- Black Leather/SS Steering Wheel w/Colored Stitching Detailx
Black Leather/SS Steering Wheel w/Colored Stitching
Cobalt's exclusive leather wrapped steering wheel provides the ultimate in style and control.
- Accessory Power Plug - 12 Volt (dual) Detailx
Accessory Power Plug - 12 Volt (dual)
12v outlets provide necessary power to mobile devices on-board.
R4 Surf 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
R4 Surf Interior - Standard
- Trash Receptacle, 3.5 gal
- Sundeck Convertible Lounger Detailx
Sundeck Convertible Lounger
Lounger converts from standard seating configuration to sun pad or rumble seat.
- Seating Varadense Comfort
- Removable Bow & Cockpit Carpet
- 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.
- Del Mar Helm Capt. Chair
- Carpet, 40 oz., Snap-In w/Neoprene Back
- Aft Walk-Thru Carpet
- Bow Walk-Thru Door
- Aft Sunpad Backrest SS Accent Rail
R4 Surf Exterior - Standard
- Windshield, Stainless Steel
- Wakeboard Racks, Elite (Alum) Detail
- Transhield Shipping Cover
- Tow Balls Detail
- 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.
- Stainless Steel Engine Vents
- SS Tubular Platform Perimeter Rail
- Ski Pylon - Stainless Steel
- 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.
- Graphics, Molded-In Gelcoat
- Midship Cleats
- 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.
- Arch, Alum/Stainless w/Sunshade (fixed) Detail
- Anchor Locker
R4 Surf Structure and Safety - Standard
- 10/5/3 Year Warranty Protection
- Ballast Tanks (5)
- Battery Switch, Dual w/ACR
- Circuit Breaker Protected Elec System
- Composite Floor
- Composite Transom
- Cruise Control-Zero Off
- 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
R4 Surf Canvas - Optional
- Shade Sail, Bow Detail
- Shade Sail, Aft (req. Arch w/Sunshade) Detail
- 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.
- 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).
- Bow Tonneau Cover Detailx
Bow Tonneau Cover
Sunbrella Canvas bow cover with stainless steel snaps and velcro which attaches to cockpit cover.
R4 Surf Dash and Instrumentation - Optional
- 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.
- Wireless Phone Charger, w/Holder Detail
- Glass Cockpit, Dual Garmin 8610 Detail
- Glass Cockpit, Dual Garmin 8610 XSV
- Glass Cockpit, Dual Garmin 743 XSV
R4 Surf 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 (Platinum Sound) Detail
- Speaker Covers, Arch (Premium Sound) Detail
- Stereo Remote, Transom (Std. Sound)
R4 Surf Interior - Optional
- Storage Compartment Lighting
- 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
- 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.
- 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. (shown in model R8 Surf)
- Helm Seat, Electric
- LED Interior Accent Lighting (RGB) Detail
- 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.
- Dinette Table, Solid Teak 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.
- Cooler, Soft-Side (35L) Detail
- Cockpit Heater w/Pull-Out Vent
- Bow Filler Cushions Detail
- Air Compressor w/Holder Detail
- Aft Facing Rumble Seat Detail
- Beehive Interior Accent Pkg.
- 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.
- Wood Interior Accent Pkg. Detail
R4 Surf Exterior - Optional
- Windshield, Sport Black Alum w/Model Designator Detail
- Wakeboard Racks, Triton (Roswell) Detail
- Underwater Lighting, RGB Detailx
Underwater Lighting, RGB
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.
- Transom Tilt Switch Detailx
Transom Tilt Switch
Control the drive trim adjustment at the transom for utilization while trailering or dockside.
- Transom Shower Detail
- 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.
- Surf Gate Accent Detail
- Sof-Trac SURF Mat, Gunwales Detail
- Motorbox Actuator
- Flagpole w/Flag Detail
- E-Step Electric Swim Step Detailx
E-Step Electric Swim Step
An electrically actuated version of the popular Cobalt flip-down swim step.
- 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.
- Docking Lights-Stainless Steel Detail
- COBALT Lettering, Satin Black (exterior) Detail
- Camera, Rear Facing
- Board Rack Covers, Roswell
- Board Rack Covers, PTM Detail
- Arch, Prisma, Elec Folding w/Bimini Detail
- Arch, Prisma, Elec Folding w/Sunshade Detail
- Arch, Folding w/Rotating Sunshade Detail
- Arch, Elec Folding w/Rotating Sunshade Detail
- Arch, Alum, Folding w/Bimini Detail
- Arch Elec, Alum Folding w/Bimini Detail
- Wakeboard Racks, PTM (Brushed Alum) Detail
- Model Designator, LED, Transom Detail
R4 Surf 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
- 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
- Tool Kit Detailx
Tool Kit
Convenient access to screwdrivers, pliers, and a crescent wrench with customized sunbrella storage container.
- Trim Tabs 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.



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:
- Helm features a glass cockpit with dual 10” Garmin displays
- Finely tailored upholstery with double-diamond quilting patterns
- Polished 316 stainless steel on all hardware throughout
- Beam of 8’6”