COBALT R8 Surf
The Ultimate Luxury Performance Statement
ACTIVITIES
- Day Cruising
- Surfing
- Wakeboarding
- Skiing
- At Anchor In-Water Activity
Environment
- Large Bodies of Water
Trailering
- Yes
Exterior
Offering the most room in the Surf Class, the R8 Surf features Cobalt’s Custom Wave Technology surf system with multiple hard ballast tanks, the Volve FWD powertrain, and a specifically designed surf hull that integrates with our best-in-class Surf Gate™ technology to shape the perfect wave for a standout ride.
Swim Step
Popular and envied, our patented Swim Step lowers below the water line for easy access in and out of the water, is great for lounging, pets, and stows flush within the swim platform surface.
Optional Underwater LED Lighting
Enjoy an optional rich nighttime underwater ambiance with lighting hidden under swim platform that features RGB selectable color with LED low-power consumption.
Black Surf Windshield
Find a polished stainless steel top surface cap to windshield frames and enjoy the brightwork look the windshield possesses—all crafted to reflect heat in the sun and be cooler to the touch.
What Makes The
Cobalt Surf System
Volvo Penta FWD
Cobalt’s Custom Wave Technology begins with the Volvo Penta FWD powertrain, uniquely engineered with forward-facing Duoprops positioned well under the boat for added safety. The counter-rotating props pull the boat through the water rather than pushing it, resulting in better bite, acceleration, and speed in a more efficient, smooth way, increasing fuel economy. Because the Forward Drive is under the boat, there’s less noise and exhaust, meaning more comfort. The adjustment of drive trim is also one of the single biggest factors to quickly adjusting a wave to your liking.
Surf Controls
Driving with the Cobalt Custom Wave Technology couldn’t be easier. Just turn on Speed control. This is the “ON and OFF” for your surf system. Select your rider profile and the system automatically configures the boat per the pre-saved profile setting—ballast, drive trim, speed, surf left or surf right. Cobalt is set up with two starter profiles: Mellow and Steep. These will give you a starting point for setting up your wave. Then when the surfer is ready, put the throttle down and the boat automatically adjusts to the profile surf settings and speed. With a touch of the surf button on the dual Garmin Glass Cockpit touchscreen, the driver can switch the surf wave from right to left, even while underway.
Surf Gate
Surf Gate™ is the dominant surf technology in the industry—and for good reason. Using high-speed hydraulic actuators, Surf Gate™ creates an endless surfable wave on either side of the boat. Just ask the pros—they’ll tell you Surf Gate™ creates the longest, highest, cleanest wave with the best push out there. Get back as far as you want or as close as you want. While several sterndrive brands have models outfitted with ballast and some form of surf mechanism, Cobalt is the only brand that has integrated the best-in-class Surf Gate™ technology with a specifically designed surf hull form and Volvo FWD powertrain to generate the world-class wave that will absolutely rival some of the best competition towboats on the market.
Surf Ballast
Your Cobalt surf boat has multiple hard ballast tanks and can have as much as 2,350 pounds of ballast. The hard ballast tanks allow you to better scale the wake and wave for all ages and ability levels. Remember that additional weight in the boat doesn’t always translate to a good surf wave. The general rule for surfing in a Cobalt is to fill all the ballast tanks in accordance with your boat loading—such as if you have two people in the boat you can fill the ballast all the way up. But if you have 10 people in the boat, perhaps you only need the ballast tanks a quarter full. Ballast tanks do not apply to the R33 Surf.Features & Innovations
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Performance Feature
Monsoon Engines
Thanks to a close partnership with GM Marine and following the strictest industry standards, Monsoon engines are produced in a state-of-the-art engine facility in Tennessee. Technology is the key behind our new ultra-clean engines. It all starts with direct injection, which bypasses the air intake manifold and injects fuel directly into the combustion chamber, making for a cleaner, more controlled and complete burn resulting in improved fuel economy. Read more...Download the Monsoon Flier
Interior Feature
Cobalt + Garmin
Harness the dependability, durability, and capability of Garmin at your helm with our feature rich, high-resolution glass cockpit. Here you'll find advanced navigation, networking and instrumentation technology combine with an intuitive interface to meet the needs of any captain. Get wider viewing angles and superior clarity on the touchscreen with full HD in-plane switching. Experience unparalleled coverage and detail with built-in Garmin Navionics+™ integrated coastal and inland mapping. With SmartMode™ everything is designed to give you quick, one-touch access to the information you need.Saltwater or fresh — no matter where you take to the water, you can trust Garmin marine technology to give you an unsurpassed level of confidence at the helm.
Exterior Innovation
Arch With Rotating SunShade
No need to take down your sunshade with the Arch with Rotating Sunshade. Built on our aluminum folding arch, the canvas remains up when the arch is folded down to lower positions, and the sunshade has a rigid frame for tight canvas fit and articulates as the arch is folded down, remaining flat. Gas assist cylinder or full electric actuation options make it easily operable for one person.
Step & Platform Innovation
PATENT PENDING E-STEP ELECTRICALLY POWERED SWIM STEP
Cobalt’s already easy-to-use Swim Step just got easier. With the push of a button, the step folds into the water or returns from the water into the stowed position—all from the convenience of the aft sun pad. Designed to be sleek, simple, and effortless, the e-Step deployment has a near-silent actuation, making it the quietest actuated step on the market.
Interior Innovation
Fresco Chil Vinyl
Finally, no more hot seats on darker colored vinyl while you’re out enjoying a full day of fun on the water. This anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, mildew-resistant, and sulfide stain-resistant fabric technology keeps your vinyl a full 15-20 degrees cooler than traditional vinyl even when it’s out in the sun.
Exterior Feature
Fender Clip Package
Cobalt stainless-steel fender clips are a quick mount system installed in the deck at the perfect fender position, so the lines are always set to optimum length. When docking, simply insert the pin into the fitting and you’re done.Interior
Strikingly redesigned, the R8 Surf features a higher profile with more freeboard, a roomy, expansive interior with both bow and cockpit larger fore to aft, all providing extra comfort for passengers and plenty of room for everything they need for a day on the water.
Aft-Facing Rumble Seat
Adjusts to 2 positions to provide the flexibility of facing forward or aft. Stainless-steel handle provides added security in rough waters and is supported by a heavy-duty steel hinge mechanism.
Aft Backrest
Adjustable to 3 positions—face forward, face aft, and full down to extend sunpad space—with stainless-steel handle for added security in rough waters and a heavy-duty steel hinge mechanism
Garmin Touchscreens
Harness the dependability, durability, and capability of Garmin at your helm with our feature rich, high-resolution glass cockpit. Advanced navigation, networking and instrumentation technology combine with an intuitive interface to meet the needs of any captain.
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Technical Details
- Length Overall w/Swim Platform27' 10'' / 8.48 m
- Beam8' 6'' / 2.59 m
- Fuel Capacity80 gal. / 303 L
- Freshwater Capacity10 gal. / 38 L
- Bridge Clearance w/o Bimini63'' / 1.60 m
- Bridge Clearance w/Tower104'' / 2.64 m
- Draft Drive Up29'' / 0.73 m
- Draft Drive Down36'' / 0.91 m
- Dry Weight (varies with options)6700 lbs. / 3039 kg
- Ballast Capacity2350 lbs. / 1066 kg
- Boat Certified CapacityYacht Certified
- Boat Certified Capacity w/gearYacht Certified
Volvo Penta
- V8-350CE DP FWD - 350 hp (261 Pkw)
- V8-380CE DP FWD - 380 hp (283 PkW)
- V8-430CE DP FWD - 430 hp (321 PkW)
Monsoon
- 6.2 430 FWD - 430 hp (321 Pkw)
- 5.3 350 FWD - 350 hp (261 PkW)
Engine Enhancements (Standard)
- EVC w/PTA & Cruise (Volvo)
- Volvo Forward Drive (FWD)
Engine Enhancements (Optional)
- TCC (Titanium Ceramic Coating)-Volvo - Detail
Standard
Optional
- TCC (Titanium Ceramic Coating)-Volvo - Detail
Standard
Standard
- Aft Facing Rumble Seat - Detail
- Aft Sunpad Backrest SS Accent Rail
- Bow Walk-Thru Door
- Cooler, Removable Hard-Side (36 qt.)
- Del Mar Helm Capt. Chair
- Head w/Porta Potti - Detail
- Passenger Seat Flip Backrest System - Detail
- Seating Varadense Comfort
- Sundeck Convertible Lounger - Detail
- Trash Receptacle, 3.5 gal
Optional
- Air Compressor w/Holder - Detail
- Beehive Interior Accent Pkg.
- Bow Filler Cushions - Detail
- Cockpit Heater w/Pull-Out Vent
- Cooler, Soft-Side (35L) - Detail
- Dinette Table w/Mat Accent
- Dinette Table w/Teak Accent - Detail
- Dinette Table, Solid Teak - Detail
- Floor Covering, Sea Grass - Detail
- Galley w/Sink - Detail
- Gray Water System
- Head w/Electric Porcelain Toilet - Detail
- Head w/Electric Porcelain, Macerator - Detail
- Head w/Pump Out Porta Potti - Detail
- Head w/Pump Out Porta-Potti, Macerator - Detail
- Helm Seat, Electric
- LED Interior Accent Lighting (RGB) - Detail
- Sink Console (head compartment) - Detail
- Sof-Trac Mat, Cockpit
- Stainless Steel Foot Tread (helm only) - Detail
- Step, Cockpit Entry - Detail
- Storage Compartment Lighting
- Throw Pillows, Weighted (10) - Detail
- Throw Pillows, Weighted (4) - Detail
- Wood Interior Accent Pkg. - Detail
Standard
- Anchor Locker
- Arch, Alum, Folding w/Bimini - Detail
- Bow Scuff Plate, Stainless Steel - Detail
- Fender Clips w/Line (4) - Detail
- Graphics, Molded-In Gelcoat
- Midship Cleats
- Model Designator, LED, Transom - Detail
- Ski Pylon - Stainless Steel
- Sof-Trac Mat, Swim Platform w/Flip-Down Swim Step
- SS Tubular Platform Perimeter Rail
- Stainless Steel Engine Vents
- Swim Platform w/Flip-Down Swim Step - Detail
- Tow Balls - Detail
- Transhield Shipping Cover
- Wakeboard Racks, Elite (Alum) - Detail
- Windshield, Obsidian w/SS Accents (n/a w/Prisma)
Optional
- Sof-Trac Mat, Swim Platform w/Flip-Down Swim Step
- Arch, Alum, Folding w/Bimini - Detail
- Arch, Elec Alum Folding w/Bimini - Detail
- Arch, Elec Folding w/Rotating Sunshade - Detail
- Arch, Folding w/Rotating Sunshade - Detail
- Arch, Prisma, Elec Folding w/Bimini - Detail
- Arch, Prisma, Elec Folding w/Sunshade - Detail
- Board Rack Covers, PTM - Detail
- Board Rack Covers, Roswell
- Camera, Rear Facing
- COBALT Lettering, Satin Black (exterior) - Detail
- COBALT Lettering, Satin White (exterior)
- Docking Lights-Stainless Steel - Detail
- E-Step Electric Swim Step - Detail
- Flagpole w/Flag - Detail
- Motorbox Actuator
- Portal Light (1 in Head Compartment) - Detail
- Sof-Trac SURF Mat, Gunwales
- Surf Gate® Accent
- Swim Platform Transom Lighting - Detail
- Transom Shower - Detail
- Transom Tilt Switch - Detail
- Underwater Lighting, RGB - Detail
- Wakeboard Racks, PTM ClampForce 3.0 - Detail
- Wakeboard Racks, Triton 2 (Roswell)
- Windshield, Sport Black Alum w/Model Designator - Detail
Standard
- 10/5/3 Year Warranty Protection
- Ballast Tanks (6)
- 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 - Detail
- Through Prop Exhaust
- Electric Valve - Ballast System
Optional
- Battery Maintainer/Charger, 110v - Detail
- Battery Maintainer/Charger, 220v - Detail
- CE Requirements w/Auto Fire Extinguisher - Detail
- Fire Extinguisher, Automatic System - Detail
- Rearview Mirror, PTM w/Custom Cover - Detail
- Rearview Mirror, Roswell w/Custom Cover
- Tool Kit - Detail
- Trim Tabs w/o Autoglide - Detail
- Windlass, All Chain w/Anchor - Detail
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