R8 Surf
R8 Surf
The new Cobalt R8 Surf offers the most room and best ride in the Cobalt Surf Series. The perfect combination of excitement and elegance, the 27’ 10” R8 Surf offers a roomy interior with wrap-around, yacht-certified seating. The bow and cockpit of the R8 are larger fore to aft, and the head area is larger in both length and width. There’s plenty of room for passengers, their belongings and water sports gear. The newest Surf boat from Cobalt features the Cobalt Surf System (CSS) that delivers the world-class tournament-style waves the surf pros demand. The CSS includes 6 hard ballast tanks that can have as much as 2300 pounds of ballast, a specifically-designed surf hull, the Volvo forward drive engine and the best-in-class Surf Gate™ technology that shapes the perfect wave.
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Cobalt R8 Surf - Product Tour
Cobalt R8 Surf - Sam’s Dream
R8 Surf Walk-Around
Cobalt Surf System with Surf Gate™
Technical Details
| Length Overall w/Swim Platform | 27' 10'' | 8.48 m |
| Beam | 8' 6'' | 2.59 m |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 gal. | 303 L |
| Freshwater Capacity | 10 gal. | 38 L |
| Bridge Clearance w/o Bimini | 63'' | 1.60 m |
| Bridge Clearance w/Tower | 104'' | 2.64 m |
| Draft Drive Up | 29'' | 0.73 m |
| Draft Drive Down | 36'' | 0.91 m |
| Dry Weight | 6700 lbs. | 3039 kg |
| Ballast Capacity | 2350 lbs. | 1066 kg |
| Boat Certified Capacity | Yacht Certified | |
| Boat Certified Capacity w/gear | Yacht Certified |
R8 Surf Volvo Penta Power Selections
- V8-430CE DP FWD - 430 hp (321 PkW)
- V8-380CE DP FWD - 380 hp (283 PkW)
- V8-350CE DP FWD - 350 hp (261 Pkw)
R8 Surf Engine Enhancements - Standard
- EVC w/PTA & Cruise (Volvo)
R8 Surf Engine Enhancements - Optional
- Ocean-X (Volvo)
R8 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)
- Gloss Black Dash Console
- Glass Cockpit, Dual Garmin 742 Plus Detail
- 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.
R8 Surf Entertainment System - Standard
- Stereo Remote, Dash
- Sound System, Bluetooth, w/6 Spkrs.
- 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.
R8 Surf Interior - Standard
- Cooler, Removable Hard-Side (36 qt.)
- 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.
- Head w/Porta Potti Detailx
Head w/Porta Potti
Easily accessible, upholstered head compartment. Shown with Porta Potti and sink console.
- Del Mar Helm Capt. Chair
- Carpet, 40 oz., Snap-In w/Neoprene Back
- Bow Walk-Thru Door
- Aft Walk-Thru Carpet
- Aft Sunpad Backrest SS Accent Rail
- Aft Facing Rumble Seat Detail
R8 Surf Exterior - Standard
- Tow Balls
- Wakeboard Racks, Elite (Alum) Detail
- Transhield Shipping Cover
- 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
- 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.
- Ski Pylon - Stainless Steel
- Model Designator, LED, Transom Detail
- Midship Cleats
- Graphics, Molded-In Gelcoat
- 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.
- 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.
- Anchor Locker
R8 Surf Structure and Safety - Standard
- Ballast Tanks (6)
- Through Prop Exhaust
- Stainless Steel Windshield Braces Detailx
Stainless Steel Windshield Braces
Solid stainless steel windshield support stanchions. Installation will vary depending on specific boat model.
- Kevlar Reinforced Hull
- Ignition Safety Switch Detail
- Fire Extinguisher(s), Manual
- Fiberglass Stringer System
- Fiberglass Cockpit Liner
- Cruise Control-Zero Off
- Composite Transom
- Composite Floor
- Circuit Breaker Protected Elec System
- Battery Switch, Dual w/ACR
- 10/5/3 Year Warranty Protection
R8 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.
R8 Surf Dash and Instrumentation - Optional
R8 Surf Entertainment System - Optional
- Speaker Covers, Arch (Platinum Sound) Detail
- Stereo Remote, Transom (Std. Sound)
- Speaker Covers, Arch (Premium Sound) Detail
- Satellite Radio System
- Prem Sound w/Transom Spkrs.
- Prem Sound w/Transom & Arch Spkrs-1 pr.
- Plat Sound w/Transom Spkrs.
- Plat Sound w/Transom & Arch Spkrs-2 pr. Detail
R8 Surf Interior - Optional
- Wood Interior Accent Pkg. Detail
- 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.
- 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
- Storage Compartment Lighting
- "Beehive" Interior Accent Pkg.
- 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.
- Sink Console (head compartment) Detailx
Sink Console (head compartment)
Easily accessible, upholstered head compartment. Shown with porcelain toilet and sink console.
- LED Interior Accent Lighting (RGB) Detail
- Helm Seat, Electric
- 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.
- 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/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/Electric Porcelain Toilet Detailx
Head w/Electric Porcelain Toilet
The upgraded porcelain head with holding tank and dockside receptacle.
- Gray Water System
- 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 w/Cockpit Receptacle Detailx
Dinette Table w/Cockpit Receptacle
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)
- Cockpit Heater w/Pull-Out Vent
- Bow Filler Cushions Detail
- Air Compressor w/Holder
- Galley w/Sink Detail
- Step, Cockpit Entry Detail
R8 Surf Exterior - Optional
- Windshield, Sport Black Alum w/Model Designator Detail
- Wakeboard Racks, PTM (Brushed Alum)
- Surf Gate Accent Detail
- E-Step electric swim step Detailx
E-Step electric swim step
An electrically actuated version of the popular Cobalt flip-down swim step.
- Camera, Rear Facing
- Wakeboard Racks, Triton Detail
- Underwater Lighting, RGB Detail
- 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.
- Sof-Trac "SURF" Mat, Gunwales 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.
- Motorbox Actuator
- Flagpole w/Flag
- Docking Lights-Stainless Steel Detail
- Arch, Prisma, Elec Folding w/Sunshade
- Arch, Prisma, Elec Folding w/Bimini
- Arch, Alum/Stainless w/Sunshade (fixed)
- COBALT Lettering, Satin Black (exterior) Detail
R8 Surf Structure and Safety - Optional
- Rearview Mirror, PTM 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.
- Trim Tabs w/o Autoglide
- Tool Kit Detailx
Tool Kit
Convenient access to screwdrivers, pliers, and a crescent wrench with customized sunbrella storage container.
- Siren Connected Boat Package
- Rearview Mirror, Roswell
- 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.
- CE Requirements w/Auto Fire Extinguisher
- 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 Maintainer/Charger, 110v Detailx
Battery Maintainer/Charger, 110v
Built in battery charger located in the engine compartment with external power connection at the transom.
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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
