2026 Cobalt R8 Sterndrive Monohull

What really makes this luxury boat a standout ride on the water is its added size. Not just longer, the R8 features a higher profile and more freeboardmaking it more spacious, elegant, and powerful by its shape, fit, and finish.

The R8s roomy, expansive interior with both bow and cockpit larger fore to aft provides more room and extra comfort for your passengers and their belongings. Plus, our patented easy-entry Swim Step makes this the gold standard for any boating excursion.

Price advertised is for base configuration of the R8 Sterndrive fitted with Monsoon 5.3 250A B3X Engine
.
Contact our Cobalt Specialist to discuss options and availability.

POWER SELECTION
VOLVO PENTA
V8-350CE-G DP - 350 hp (261 Pkw)
V8-380CE DP - 380 hp (283 PkW)
V8-430CE DP - 430 hp (321 PkW)
MERCRUISER
6.2 L MPI ECT-350 B3 DTS - 350 hp (261 PkW)
8.2 Mag ECT B3X DTS - 380 hp (283 PkW)
8.2 Mag HO ECT B3X DTS - 430 hp (321 PkW)
MONSOON
5.3 250A B3X - 350 hp (261PkW)
6.2 250A B3X - 430 hp (321 PkW)

ENGINE ENHANCEMENTS (STANDARD)
DTS (Merc)
EVC w/PTA & Cruise (Volvo)
ENGINE ENHANCEMENTS (OPTIONAL)
Active Trim, Merc
Ocean-X (Volvo)
Seacore (Merc)
Tow Mode (Volvo EVC)

DASH & INSTRUMENTATION
STANDARD
Accessory Power Plug - 12 Volt (dual)
Composite Helm Eyebrow, Custom Stitching
Depth & Water Temp Pkg.
Glass Cockpit, Dual Garmin 743
Gloss Black Dash Console
Hour Meter(s)
Illuminated Switch Panel/Switches
Stainless Steel Switches
Steering Wheel, Black Leather/Stainless Steel
OPTIONAL
Active Trim, Merc
Ocean-X (Volvo)
Seacore (Merc)
Tow Mode (Volvo EVC)

ENTERTAINMENT
STANDARD
Speaker Covers, Arch (Platinum Sound)
iPod/USB/MP3 Port
Sound System, Bluetooth, w/6 Spkrs.
Stereo Remote, Dash
OPTIONAL
Plat Sound w/Transom & Arch Spkrs-2 pr.
Plat Sound w/Transom Spkrs.
Prem Sound w/Transom & Arch Spkrs-1 pr.
Prem Sound w/Transom Spkrs.
Satellite Radio System
Speaker Covers, Arch (Premium Sound)
Stereo Remote, Transom (Std. Sound)

INTERIOR
STANDARD
Aft Facing Rumble Seat
Aft Sunpad Backrest SS Accent Rail
Bow Walk-Thru Door
Cooler, Removable Hard-Side (36 qt.)
Dash Storage Pocket
Del Mar Helm Capt. Chair
Head w/Porta Potti
Passenger Seat Flip Backrest System
Seating Varadense Comfort
Sundeck Convertible Lounger
Trash Receptacle, 3.5 gal
OPTIONAL
Air Compressor w/Holder
Bow Filler Cushions
Cockpit Heater w/Pull-Out Vent
Cooler, Soft-Side (35L)
Dinette Table w/Teak Accent
Dinette Table, Solid Teak
Floor Covering, Sea Grass
Galley w/Sink
Gray Water System
Head w/Electric Porcelain Toilet
Head w/Electric Porcelain, Macerator
Head w/Pump Out Porta Potti
Head w/Pump Out Porta-Potti, Macerator
Helm Seat, Electric
LED Interior Accent Lighting (RGB)
Sink Console (head compartment)
Sof-Trac Mat, Cockpit
Stainless Steel Foot Tread (helm only)
Step, Cockpit Entry
Storage Compartment Lighting
Throw Pillows, Weighted (10)
Throw Pillows, Weighted (4)
Wood Interior Accent Pkg.

EXTERIOR
STANDARD
Anchor Locker
Bow Scuff Plate, Stainless Steel
Fender Clips w/Line (4)
Graphics, Molded-In Gelcoat
Midship Cleats
Model Designator, LED, Transom
Ski Pylon - Stainless Steel
SS Tubular Platform Perimeter Rail
Stainless Steel Engine Vents
Swim Platform w/Flip-Down Swim Step
Transhield Shipping Cover
Windshield, Obsidian w/SS Accents
OPTIONAL
Arch Elec, Alum Folding w/Bimini
Arch, Alum, Folding w/Bimini
Arch, Elec Folding w/Rotating Sunshade
Arch, Folding w/Rotating Sunshade
Board Rack Covers, Roswell
COBALT Lettering, Satin Black (exterior)
COBALT Lettering, Satin White (exterior)
Docking Lights-Stainless Steel
E-Step Electric Swim Step
Flagpole w/Flag
Motorbox Actuator
Portal Light (1 in Head Compartment)
PTM Board Rack Covers
Roswell Board Rack Covers
Sof-Trac Mat, Gunwales
Sof-Trac Mat, Swim Platform w/Flip-Down Swim Step
Swim Platform Transom Lighting
Tow Balls, Brushed Aluminum
Transom Shower
Transom Tilt Switch
Underwater Lighting, RGB
Wakeboard Racks, Elite (Alum)
Wakeboard Racks, PTM
Wakeboard Racks, Triton 2 (Roswell)
Camera, Rear Facing

CANVAS
OPTIONAL
Bimini, Premium
Bimini, Premium Easy-Fold
Bow Tonneau Cover
Cockpit Tonneau Cover
Mooring Cover
Shade Sail, Aft (req. Arch w/Sunshade)
Shade

STRUCTURAL & SAFETY
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
Kevlar Reinforced Hull
Stainless Steel Windshield Braces
Through Prop Exhaust
OPTIONAL
Battery Maintainer/Charger, 220v
CE Requirements w/Auto Fire Extinguisher
Cruise Control-Smart Tow (Merc DTS)
Cruise Control-Zero Off
Fire Extinguisher, Automatic System
Rearview Mirror, PTM w/Custom Cover
Rearview Mirror, Roswell w/Custom Cover
Tool Kit
Trim Tabs w/Indicators, w/o Autoglide
Windlass, All Chain w/Anchor

SPECIFICATIONS
LENGTH OVERALL W/SWIM PLATFORM
27' 10'' / 8.48 m
BEAM
8' 6'' / 2.59 m
FUEL CAPACITY
80 gal. / 302 L
FRESHWATER CAPACITY
10 gal. / 38 L
BRIDGE CLEARANCE W/O BIMINI
62'' / 1.57 m
BRIDGE CLEARANCE W/ARCH
102'' / 2.59 m
DRAFT DRIVE UP
18'' / 0.46 m
DRAFT DRIVE DOWN
35'' / 0.89 m
DRY WEIGHT (VARIES WITH OPTIONS)
6400 lbs. / 2903 kg
BOAT CERTIFIED CAPACITY
Yacht Certified
BOAT CERTIFIED CAPACITY W/GEAR
Yacht Certified

Cobalt Boats distributor for Australia and New Zealand located on the Gold Coast, ***.
Pick up from Cobalt Boats Australia includes attached options above.
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***Photos may display options & accessories not included in base price***