R8 Surf

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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.

LOA:

27'10"

Beam:

8'6"

Seating Capacity:

Yacht

Dry Weight:

6,700 lbs

Technical Details

Specifications+-

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

Power Selections+-

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)

Standard Equipment+-

R8 Surf Dash and Instrumentation - Standard

Stainless Steel Switches
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.
Hour Meter(s)
Gloss Black Dash Console
Glass Cockpit, Dual Garmin 742 Plus
Depth & Water Temp Pkg.
Composite Helm Eyebrow, Custom Stitching
Black Leather/SS Steering Wheel w/Colored Stitching Detail
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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) Detail
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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

R8 Surf Interior - Standard

Cooler, Removable Hard-Side (36 qt.)
Trash Receptacle, 3.5 gal
Sundeck Convertible Lounger Detail
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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 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.
Head w/Porta Potti Detail
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Head w/Porta Potti
Easily accessible, upholstered head compartment. Shown with removable Porta Potti.
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
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Aft Facing Rumble Seat
Additional suport and comfort while seated at the swim platform.

R8 Surf Exterior - Standard

Wakeboard Racks, Elite (Alum)
Transhield Shipping Cover
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.
Stainless Steel Engine Vents
SS Tubular Platform Perimeter Rail
Sof-Trac Mat, Swim Platform w/Flip-Down Swim Step Detail
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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
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Model Designator, LED, Transom
Transom mounted lighted model number logo badge.
Midship Cleats
Graphics, Molded-In Gelcoat
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.
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.
Anchor Locker

R8 Surf Structure and Safety - Standard

Ballast Tanks (6)
Through Prop Exhaust
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.
Kevlar Reinforced Hull
Ignition Safety Switch Detail
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Ignition Safety Switch
Standard engine ignition safety switch with belt clip.
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

Optional Equipment+-

R8 Surf Canvas - Optional

Shade Sail, Bow
Shade Sail, Aft (req. Arch w/Sunshade)
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.
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).
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.

R8 Surf Dash and Instrumentation - Optional

XM Weather
Wireless Phone Charger, w/Holder
Glass Cockpit, Dual Garmin 8610 Detail
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Glass Cockpit, Dual Garmin 8610
Larger touchscreen displays.

R8 Surf Entertainment System - Optional

Speaker Covers, Arch (Platinum Sound)
Stereo Remote, Transom (Std. Sound)
Speaker Covers, Arch (Premium Sound)
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.

R8 Surf Interior - Optional

Wood Interior Accent Pkg.
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. 4 pillows, 18x18 inches.
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. 10 pillows: 6 weighted 18x18 inches / 4 non-weighted 12x16 inches
Storage Compartment Lighting
"Beehive" Interior Accent Pkg.
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.
Sof-Trac Mat, Cockpit
Sink Console (head compartment) Detail
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Sink Console (head compartment)
Easily accessible, upholstered head compartment. Shown with porcelain toilet and sink console.
LED Interior Accent Lighting (RGB)
Helm Seat, Electric
Head w/Pump Out Porta-Potti, Macerator Detail
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Head w/Pump Out Porta-Potti, Macerator
Easily accessible, upholstered head compartment. Shown with fixed Porta Potti.
Head w/Pump Out Porta Potti Detail
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Head w/Pump Out Porta Potti
Easily accessible, upholstered head compartment. Shown with fixed Porta Potti.
Head w/Electric Porcelain, Macerator Detail
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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 Detail
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Head w/Electric Porcelain Toilet
The upgraded porcelain head with holding tank and dockside receptacle.
Gray Water System
Floor Covering, Sea Grass Detail
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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 Detail
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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
Air Compressor w/Holder
Galley w/Sink
Step, Cockpit Entry

R8 Surf Exterior - Optional

Windshield, Sport Black Alum w/Model Designator
Wakeboard Racks, PTM (Brushed Alum)
Surf Gate Accent
E-Step electric swim step Detail
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E-Step electric swim step
An electrically actuated version of the popular Cobalt flip-down swim step.
Camera, Rear Facing
Wakeboard Racks, Triton
Underwater Lighting, RGB Detail
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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 Detail
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Transom Tilt Switch
Control the drive trim adjustment at the transom for utilization while trailering or dockside.
Transom Shower Detail
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Transom Shower
Freshwater wash down with pressure water system and fresh water tank.
Tow Balls
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.
Sof-Trac "SURF" Mat, Gunwales
Portal Light (1 in Head Compartment) Detail
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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
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Docking Lights-Stainless Steel
The docking lights with stainless steel trim rings.
Arch, Prisma, Elec Folding w/Sunshade
Arch, Prisma, Elec Folding w/Bimini
Arch, Alum/Stainless w/Sunshade (fixed)
'COBALT'' Lettering, Satin Black (exterior)

R8 Surf Structure and Safety - Optional

Rearview Mirror, PTM
Windlass, All Chain w/Anchor Detail
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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/Indicators, w/o Autoglide
Tool Kit Detail
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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 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.
CE Requirements w/Auto Fire Extinguisher
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 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.

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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

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