2025 Cobalt R8 OB

With families continuing to seek quality outdoor time together, Cobalt Boats introduces its R8 Outboard, a top-of-the-line addition to its series of outboard runabouts. Featuring the clean lines, superb performance and deluxe appointments found in the sterndrive R8, the R8 Outboard offers the same 27’ 10” length and 8’ 6” beam with greater fuel capacity for its powerful outboard Yamaha or Mercury engines. Ideally suited for extended season use, whether on inland lakes or in salt water, the new R8 Outboard design boasts a deep cockpit, with ample freeboard and a spacious interior with large bow and cockpit areas. Yacht Certified, the R8 OB is a reimagining of what an outboard can be, setting new standards for luxury, versatility and durability. Standard amenities include a wealth of storage space, a choice of either dual 7” or dual 10” Garmin displays, a swim platform with a folding step and a selection of distinctive, extra-tall fixed or powered folding towers equipped with an optional sunshade. Interior options range from a removable hard- or soft-sided cooler and hidden RGB accent lighting to a powered helm seat, a galley, a phone holder with wireless charging, and four USB 12-volt chargers. Satellite radio and other audio sources are delivered by up to 14 speakers and 2 subwoofers, for a soundtrack that matches the array of new exterior and interior color options. Cobalt signature touches abound, with ‘Fresco Chil’ upholstery to reduce temperatures by up to 20° on dark surfaces; new Sof-Trac colors and patterns in the cockpit, on the gunwales, on the swim platform and in the head; bow and aft shade sails; accent wood trim; and plenty of beverage holders. These features, and many more, make the new R8 Outboard truly the next generation outboard!