Cobalt of Australia announces the arrival of the brand new R8 into Queensland in January ready for summer boating equipped with a powerful Volvo 380hp V8
There’s no better way to spend family time than on the water, and there’s no better family boat on the water than the Cobalt R8, the newest of the R Series. But what really makes the R8 stand out is the added size. We didn’t just make it longer… we totally rethought and redesigned every aspect of the R8 resulting in a deeper cockpit and more freeboard, a roomy, expansive interior, with both bow and cockpit larger both fore to aft, giving extra comfort for passengers and plenty of room for their things.
The R8 also continues the Cobalt tradition of innovation, including the patent-pending E-Step – an optional electric version of the very popular swim step, which lowers, at the touch of a button, well below the water’s surface for easy entry or exit. Either swim step version, manual or electric, functions as the perfect launching pad for water sports activity, or just a great place to hang out and chill.
The R8 dash and instrumentation glass cockpit is fitted with dual Garmin multifunction displays, gloss black dash console, dash storage pocket with leather and stainless steeling wheel, dual 12volt outlets, illuminated switch panel and an R8 Entertainment System including iPod/USB/ MP3 Port, stereo sound system with remote bluetooth and 6 speakers. All this running off a dual battery system with electronic circuit breaker protection.
The seating is impressive with an aft facing rumble seat, passenger seat flip backrest system, sundeck convertible lounger, removable carpets, and a Del Mar helm captain’s chair. There is also a head with a porta potti.
The Kevlar reinforced hull which has graphics moulded-in gelcoat and stainless steel engine vents, boasts an integrated anchor locker, bow scuff plate, 4 fender clips, midship cleats, model designator led lite in transom and a ski pylon flip-down swim step in the swim platform.
These features and many more make the R8 truly THE next generation bowrider!
Performance, luxury, comfort, innovation and room for more of everything…step up to the next generation R8…a little something for everyone.
Length Overall w/Swim Platform 8.48 m
Beam 2.59 m Fuel Capacity 302 L
Freshwater Capacity 38 L
Bridge Clearance w/o Bimini 1.57 m
Bridge Clearance w/arch 2.59 m
Draft Drive Up 0.46 m Drive Down 0.89 m
Dry Weight 2903 kg
Only from Cobalt www.cobaltaustralia.com.au
Published in print January-March 2023
