R 5 SPECIFICATIONS COBALT OUTSTANDING POINTS

R5
COBALT
R5 SPECIFICATIONS
Length Overall with Swim platform:
25’8”/7.6 m
Sample Performance
Beam:
8’6”/2.6 m
Volvo V8 380 DP
52 mph/84 kph (GPS)
Interior Cockpit Width:
95”/2.4 m
Merc 377 Bravo III
48 mph/77 kph (GPS)
Fuel Capacity:
50 gal/189 L
Dry Weight:
4880 lbs/2214 kg
Boat Certified Capacity:
14 persons
Deadrise:
21 degrees
OUTSTANDING POINTS
• 50 1/2 degree bow angle with 35º-21º degree variable deadrise for smoother ride and more interior space.
• Free space reclamation creates widest cockpit in the industry creating 6”-12” more interior beam.
• Available premium bimini with 1-1/4” diameter stainless steel tubing.
• Flexible bow seating.
• Fore and aft passenger seat; quick set rumble seat.
• Standard flip down swim step.
COBALT KEY FEATURES
Fiberglass Stringers and Composite Transom
Fiberglass Stringers and Composite Transom
• Will not rot.
• Built in-house by Cobalt to exact standards for maximum strength
and proper fit.
• Bonded to hull.
• Fiberglass motor mounts incorporated into stringer.
• Kevlar reinforced.
Composite Reinforced Floor
• Will never rot.
• Adds superior strength, reduces noise - competitors
choose to use plywood which is heavy and susceptible to rot.
Composite Reinforced Floor
Activity Center
Activity Center
• All fiberglass motor box with aluminum reinforcement.
• Rubber gasket sealed perimeter to keep cockpit quiet.
• Large unobstructed access to service.
• Heavy duty, oversized stainless hinges.
• Quick set rumble seat.
COBALT BOATS
COBALT
VS
INDUSTRY STANDARD
AFT ACTIVITY AREA
• Multi-position aft back rest.
• Quick set rumble seat.
• Wide sunpad.
• High, stainless steel ski pylon.
• Optional aft table.
COBALT
PASSENGER SEAT
COMPETITION
• Split sunpad.
• Slow actuators and filler
cushions needed.
• Low mounted ski eye.
• Platform 12” off the water
• No aft storage.
COMPETITION
• Multi-position passenger seat.
•Single bucket seat.
• Comfortable for 2 passengers.
•Plastic glove box door.
• Quick convert aft facing lounge.
•Small access to head.
• Deep glove box with aluminum door.
•No forward grab rail.
• Easy access finished storage.
•Curved windshield reduces
space.
•Reduced storage.
COBALT BOATS
VS
INDUSTRY STANDARD
UPHOLSTERY COVERED DASH
COBALT
COMPETITION
• Fiberglass dash assembly for strength.
• Double hand stitched accents.
•Foam based dash will warp and squeak with time.
• Aluminum dash and gauge panels,
durability and look.
•Plastic gauge panels.
• Standard digital gauges with 12 function window.
• Stainless steel switches with circuit breaker protection.
• Ebony Macassar dash accents and leather custom steering wheel.
COBALT
HINGED SEATING/STORAGE
•Hidden automotive style fuses.
•Not much detail or style in dash.
•Plastic switches.
ACCESS
COMPETITION
• Deep freeboard, sit in the boat not
on it.
• Not the most convenient
access to storage.
• Tuck and roll hand stitched
upholstery with custom side panels.
• Bow is narrow with fixed
seating.
• Flexible bow seating with standard
starboard hinged filler.
• Grab rail is only accessible
if you are sitting in the very front.
• Standard armrests and easy access
to cavernous storage.
STARBOARD SEATING
COBALT
COMPETITION
• Curvature of deck reduces
interior beam.
• Cockpit is 6”-12” wider than the competition.
• Side panels are simple.
• Starboard “vari-dense constructed” side seat includes insulated cooler.
• Uses expanded vinyl which does not have prefix treating to fight stains and aging.
• Rich, luxrious hand stitched
upholstery.
• Low back rest with limited
support.
• Deep freeboard to sit in boat-not
on it.
DESIGN YOUR DREAM
COBALT
COMPETITION
•Sport, classic, or edge graphics.
•Limited color availability.
•Full color hull bottom option.
•Many do not offer hull bottom
color option.
•Three interior colors.
•Flexible seating.
•Premium bimini or tower.
•Most charge extra for classic graphic
option.
FLIP DOWN SWIM PLATFORM
COBALT
COMPETITION
• Patented.
• Flip down, flip up.
• Effortless in its deployment.
• A Cobalt exclusive feature.
Not available on any other manufacturer.
COBALT BOATS COMPETITIVE COMPARISON
Industry’s Best Owner Protection
COBALT
Sea Ray
Chaparral
Crownline
Four Winns
Regal
10 yr Transferable
10 Year - Hull Transferable Warranty
- No limit
10 yr Transferable
- One time
Not Transferable
- Limited
5 yr Transferable
- One time
10 yr Transferable
- One time
Not Transferable
- Limited
10 Year - Deck Transferable Warranty
10 yr Transferable
- No limit
10 yr Transferable
- One time
Not Transferable
- Limited
5 yr Transferable
- One time
10 yr Transferable
- One time
1 yr Not Transferable
N/A
Varies by Engine
5 yr TransferableN/AVaries by Engine
5 Year - Transferable Engine Warranty
5 yr Transferable
5 Year - Accessory Coverage
5 yr Transferable
N/A N/AN/A N/AN/A
5 yr Transferable
N/A N/AN/A N/AN/A
5 Year - Non-Defect Failure Coverage
(Includes: Tuliped Valves, Detonation, Heat Cracked Head, etc.)
3 Year - Gel Coat
3 yr Transferable
1 yr Transferable-One time
3 yr Transferable
1 yr Transferable-One time 1 yr-Not Transferable
3 Year - Upholstery/Canvas
1 year Prorated
18 months Prorated
1 year
90 Days-Not Tranferable
5 years Prorated
2 years
1 yr Limited
Customer Satisfaction
JD Power Score (Large Runabout)
901 819 827831 833896
JD Power Survey - Fewest Reported ProblemsYes N/A N/AN/A N/AN/A
JD Power Consumer Advocacy
A-% Definitely Will Repurchase Brand 73% 50% 54%46% 46%63%
B-% Recommend Dealer
80% 68% 64%57% 59%73%
C-% Definitely Recommend Brand 85% 56% 67%60% 59%58%
Construction Features
Gel Coated Graphics (no decals) Standard Decals Decals Decals DecalsStandard
Available 3 Color Graphics
Yes N/A N/AN/A N/AYes
Fiberglass Stringers Standard
Composite
Varies by Model
Composite Transom Standard
N/A
Varies by Model
Varies by Model
N/A
Varies by Model
N/A
Standard
Yes
Merc/Volvo Engine Choices
Yes
N/A
Yes
Merc Only
Yes
Yes
Electropolished Solid Stainless Steel Engine Vents
Yes
Larger Boats Only
N/A
N/A
SL Only
Yes
Yes N/A N/AN/A N/AN/A
Stainless Steel Stantion Bimini-No Straps
Composite Reinforced Floors
Yes
Kevlar Reinforced Hull
Yes N/A YesN/A N/AN/A
N/A
Varies by Model
Varies by Model
Yes
Varies by Model
8 Layers of Hydrolam-Hand Laid Fiberglass in Hull Yes N/A N/AN/A N/AN/A
Z-Thane Barrier Coat
Yes N/A N/AN/A N/AN/A
Encapsulated Steel Yoke
Yes N/A N/AN/A N/AN/A
Stainless Steel Switches
Yes
Upholstery Covered Fiberglass Dash Standard
N/A
N/A
N/A
Varies by Model
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Varies by Model
N/A
“Vera-dense” Upholstery w/ Non-Expandable VinylYes N/A N/AN/A N/AN/A
Aluminum Dash Panels & Gauge Panels Standard N/A N/A N/A
N/AStandard
Standard 6 Speaker Stereo
Yes
Varies by Model
N/A
N/A
Varies by Model
Yes
Standard Bow Walk-Thru Doors
Yes
N/A
Yes
Deck Boats Only
Varies by Model
Standard
Water Level-Extended Swim Platform with
Stainless Bumper Rail
Yes N/A N/AN/A N/AN/A
Flip Down Swim Step Standard
N/A N/AN/A N/AN/A
Standard 40 oz. Snap Out Carpet
Yes
Varies by Model
Optional
Standard
Standard
Varies by Model
Water Tested at Factory
Yes
Random
Yes
Water Hose Only
Yes Yes
Yes N/A N/AN/A N/AN/A
Stainless steel ski pylon stand
*For comparison information only: Specifications and information listed in this report are correct to our knowledge. However, they are subject to change without
notice. This analysis is designed for general comparison purposes only and is based on information obtained from competitive manufacturers websites and brochures.
R5
COBALT