Providing You More Room for Everything
- Day Cruising
- Wakeboarding
- Skiing
- At Anchor In-Water Activity
- Large Bodies of Water
- Yes
Exterior
The R8 Outboard is intelligently designed with a higher profile and more freeboard for a deep and safe cockpit interior with a drier ride in big water conditions and can be equipped with single or twin engines to give you the ultimate in power, performance, and convenience for any boating excursion.Bow storage secures and organizes life vest, anchors or other equipment.
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.
A ridged mounted tower with a fiberglass hardtop provides good exceptional coverage from sun and rain. Additional pull out aft canvas sunshade for extra coverage over rear seating. Unique top available on outboard models only.
Features & Innovations
Interior
The R8 Outboard drives the outboard experience forward with a uniquely refined, expansive interior that features both a larger bow and cockpit fore to aft, providing extra comfort for your passengers and plenty of room for their belongings for a full and easy day of boating.Find a compartment with a deep step-down space, a tinted skylight, and a standard Porta Potti with options that include electric porcelain toilets, pump-out Porta Potti, and sink console.
‘Fresco Chil’ upholstery to reduce temperatures by up to 20° on dark surfaces; new Sof-Trac colors and patterns in the cockpit.
Adjustable to 2 positions—face forward or face aft on either side of center walk-thru. Stainless-steel handles add security in rough waters all supported by a heavy-duty steel hinge mechanism.
R8 OUTBOARD VIDEOS
Technical Details
- Twin 300 Verado, White w/Joystick27' 10'' / 8.48 m
- Beam8' 6'' / 2.59 m
- Fuel Capacity125 gal. / 473 L
- Freshwater Capacity10 gal. / 38 L
- Bridge Clearance w/o Bimini63'' / 1.60 m
- Bridge Clearance w/Tower106'' / 2.69 m
- Draft Drive Up16'' / 0.41 m
- Draft Drive Down30'' / 0.76 m
- Dry Weight (varies with options)6500 lbs. / 2948 kg
- Boat Certified CapacityYacht Certified
- Boat Certified Capacity w/gearYacht Certified
Mercury
- Twin 300 Verado, Black w/o Joystick -
- Twin 300 Verado, White ELEC w/Joystick -
- Twin 300 Verado, White w/o Joystick -
- Twin 250 Verado, White ELEC w/Joystick -
- 250 Verado w/PAS - 250 hp (186 PkW)
- 300 Verado w/PAS - 300 hp (224 PkW)
- 350 Verado V10 w/PAS - 350 hp
- Twin 200 Verado, Black, DTS (Joystick n/a) - 200 hp (149 PkW)
- Twin 250 Verado, Black ELEC w/Joystick - 250 hp (186 PkW)
- Twin 300 Verado, Black ELEC w/Joystick - 300 hp (224 PkW)
- 400 Verado V10 w/PAS - 400 hp
Yamaha
- Twin F300 XCA, White D.E.C. INT w/o Joystick -
- F250 XCA, White D.E.C. INT - 250 hp (186 PkW)
- F300 XCA, White D.E.C. INT - 300 hp (224 PkW)
- Twin F200 XCA, White D.E.C. INT w/Joystick - 200 hp (149 PkW)
- Twin F250 XCA, White D.E.C. INT w/o Joystick - 250 hp (186 PkW)
- Twin F300 XCA, White D.E.C. INT w/Joystick - 300 hp (224 PkW)
- Twin F200 XCA, White D.E.C. INT w/o Joystick - 200 hp (149 PkW)
- Twin F250 XCA, White D.E.C. INT w/Joystick - 250 hp (186 PkW)
Engine Enhancements (Optional)
- Active Trim, Merc
- Merc, Cold Fusion White (Single Eng)
- Engine Flush, Reverso-Twin *
Standard
- Accessory Power Plug - 12 Volt (dual) - Detail
Accessory Power Plug - 12 Volt (dual)
12v outlets provide necessary power to mobile devices on-board.
- Composite Helm Eyebrow, Custom Stitching
- Depth & Water Temp Pkg.
- Glass Cockpit, Dual Garmin 743 - Detail
Glass Cockpit, Dual Garmin 743
- Gloss Black Dash Console
- Hour Meter(s)
- Illuminated Switch Panel/Switches - Detail
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
- Steering Wheel, Black Leather/Stainless Steel - Detail
Steering Wheel, Black Leather/Stainless Steel
Cobalt's exclusive leather wrapped steering wheel provides the ultimate in style and control.
Optional
- Active Trim, Merc
- Merc, Cold Fusion White (Single Eng)
- Engine Flush, Reverso-Twin *
Standard
- iPod/USB/MP3 Port - Detail
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.
- Speaker Covers, Arch (Platinum Sound) - Detail
Speaker Covers, Arch (Platinum Sound)
- Speaker Covers, Spt. Tower (Plat. Sound) - Detail
Speaker Covers, Spt. Tower (Plat. Sound)
- Stereo Remote, Dash
Optional
- Plat Sound w/Transom & Arch Spkrs-1 pr. (Spt Tower) - Detail
Plat Sound w/Transom & Arch Spkrs-1 pr. (Spt Tower)
- Plat Sound w/Transom & Arch Spkrs-2 pr. - Detail
Plat Sound w/Transom & Arch Spkrs-2 pr.
- Plat Sound w/Transom Spkrs. - Detail
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)
Standard
- Aft Sunpad Backrest SS Accent Rail
- Bow Walk-Thru Door
- Cooler, Removable Hard-Side (34L)
- Dash Storage Pocket
- Del Mar Helm Capt. Chair
- Head w/Porta Potti - Detail
Head w/Porta Potti
Easily accessible, upholstered head compartment. Shown with Porta Potti and sink console.
- Passenger Seat Flip Backrest System - Detail
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.
- Seating Varadense Comfort
- Sundeck Convertible Lounger - Detail
Sundeck Convertible Lounger
Lounger converts from standard seating configuration to sun pad or rumble seat.
- Trash Receptacle, 3.5 gal
Optional
- Aft Walk-Thru Filler Cushions
- Air Compressor w/Holder - Detail
Air Compressor w/Holder
12v power inflator for water toys, with a dedicated holder.
- Bow Center Cushion Insert - Detail
Bow Center Cushion Insert
- Cooler, Soft-Side (35L) - Detail
Cooler, Soft-Side (35L)
- Dinette Table w/Teak Accent - Detail
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.
- Dinette Table, Solid Teak - Detail
Dinette Table, Solid Teak
- Floor Covering, Sea Grass - Detail
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.
- Galley w/Sink
- Gray Water System
- Head w/Electric Porcelain Toilet - Detail
Head w/Electric Porcelain Toilet
The upgraded porcelain head with holding tank and dockside receptacle.
- Head w/Electric Porcelain, Macerator - Detail
Head w/Electric Porcelain, Macerator
The Electric Porcelain head with macerator provides for overboard discharge. Local restrictions and laws apply.
- Head w/Pump Out Porta Potti - Detail
Head w/Pump Out Porta Potti
Easily accessible, upholstered head compartment. Shown with Porta Potti and sink console.
- Head w/Pump Out Porta-Potti, Macerator - Detail
Head w/Pump Out Porta-Potti, Macerator
Easily accessible, upholstered head compartment. Shown with Porta Potti and sink console.
- Helm Seat, Electric
- LED Interior Accent Lighting (RGB) - Detail
LED Interior Accent Lighting (RGB)
(Shown in Cobalt model R6)
- Sink Console (head compartment) - Detail
Sink Console (head compartment)
Easily accessible, upholstered head compartment. Shown with porcelain toilet and sink console.
- Sof-Trac Mat, Cockpit - Detail
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.
- Stainless Steel Foot Tread (helm only) - Detail
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.
- Storage Compartment Lighting
- Throw Pillows, Weighted (10) - Detail
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
- Throw Pillows, Weighted (4) - Detail
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
Wood Interior Accent Pkg.
Standard
- Anchor Locker
- Bow Scuff Plate, Stainless Steel - Detail
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.
- Fender Clips w/Line (4) - Detail
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
- Model Designator, LED, Transom - Detail
Model Designator, LED, Transom
Transom mounted lighted model number logo badge.
- Swim Step, Stbd.
- Transhield Shipping Cover
- Windshield, Obsidian w/SS Accents
Optional
- Arch Elec, Alum Folding w/Bimini - Detail
Arch Elec, Alum Folding w/Bimini
Arch available in white or black.
- Arch, Alum, Folding w/Bimini - Detail
Arch, Alum, Folding w/Bimini
Arch available in white or black.
- Arch, Elec Folding w/Rotating Sunshade - Detail
Arch, Elec Folding w/Rotating Sunshade
Arch available in white or black.
- Arch, Folding w/Rotating Sunshade - Detail
Arch, Folding w/Rotating Sunshade
Arch available in white or black.
- Board Rack Covers, PTM - Detail
Board Rack Covers, PTM
- Board Rack Covers, Roswell
- Boarding Ladder, Port
- COBALT Lettering, Satin Black (exterior) - Detail
COBALT Lettering, Satin Black (exterior)
- COBALT Lettering, Satin White (exterior)
- Color-Accented Hard Top Headliner
- Docking Lights-Stainless Steel - Detail
Docking Lights-Stainless Steel
The docking lights with stainless steel trim rings.
- Flagpole w/Flag - Detail
Flagpole w/Flag
Stainless steel flag pole with flag clips, receptacle and flag.
- Portal Light (1 in Head Compartment) - Detail
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.
- Rod Holders, Gunwales (1 pr.) - Detail
Rod Holders, Gunwales (1 pr.)
- Rod Holders, Spt. Tower (1 pr.) - Detail
Rod Holders, Spt. Tower (1 pr.)
- Ski Pylon - Detail
Ski Pylon
- Sof-Trac Mat, Gunwales
- Sof-Trac Mat, Swim Platform w/Flip-Down Swim Step - Detail
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.
- Sport Tower w/Hardtop (white)
- Sport Tower w/Sunshade - Detail
Sport Tower w/Sunshade
- Swim Platform Transom Lighting
- Transom Shower - Detail
Transom Shower
Freshwater wash down with pressure water system and fresh water tank.
- Underwater Lighting, RGB - Detail
Underwater Lighting, RGB
- Wakeboard Racks, Elite (Alum) - Detail
Wakeboard Racks, Elite (Alum)
- Wakeboard Racks, PTM ClampForce 3.0 - Detail
Wakeboard Racks, PTM ClampForce 3.0
- Wakeboard Racks, Triton 2 (Roswell)
Optional
- Bimini, Premium - Detail
Bimini, Premium
Bimini top in the stowed position.
- Bimini, Premium Easy-Fold - Detail
Bimini, Premium Easy-Fold
Easy fold hardware allows simple and quick lowering of stowed bimini top.
- Bow Tonneau Cover - Detail
Bow Tonneau Cover
Sunbrella Canvas bow cover with stainless steel snaps and velcro which attaches to cockpit cover.
- Cockpit Tonneau Cover - Detail
Cockpit Tonneau Cover
Sunbrella Cockpit Cover with stainless steel snaps custom designed for each Cobalt (including those boats with an arch or Bimini top).
- Mooring Cover - Detail
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.
- Shade Sail, Aft (req. Arch w/Sunshade) - Detail
Shade Sail, Aft (req. Arch w/Sunshade)
- Shade Sail, Bow - Detail
Shade Sail, Bow
Standard
- 10/5/3 Year Warranty Protection
- Battery Switch, Dual w/ACR
- Circuit Breaker Protected Elec System
- Composite Floor
- Composite Transom
- Fiberglass Cockpit Liner
- Fiberglass Stringer System
- Fire Extinguisher(s), Manual
- Ignition Safety Switch - Detail
Ignition Safety Switch
Standard engine ignition safety switch with belt clip.
- Kevlar Reinforced Hull
- Stainless Steel Windshield Braces - Detail
Stainless Steel Windshield Braces
Solid stainless steel windshield support stanchions. Installation will vary depending on specific boat model.
- Coastal Edition
Optional
- Battery Maintainer/Charger, 110v - Detail
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
Battery Maintainer/Charger, 220v
Built in battery charger located in the engine compartment with external power connection at the transom.
- Bonding System w/Sacrificial Anodes *
- Rearview Mirror, PTM w/Custom Cover - Detail
Rearview Mirror, PTM w/Custom Cover
- Rearview Mirror, Roswell w/Custom Cover
- Tool Kit - Detail
Tool Kit
Convenient access to screwdrivers, pliers, and a crescent wrench with customized sunbrella storage container.
- Trim Tabs w/Indicators, w/o Autoglide - Detail
Trim Tabs w/Indicators, w/o Autoglide
- Windlass, All Chain w/Anchor - Detail
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.