![]() ![]() Posted today at 3:46 pm The Ocean Race Leg 7 day 9 Weight is not a factor.”įive races were played out in conditions of up to 20 knots The opening day of the 2023 GC32 Lagos Cup saw the fleet of hydro-foiling catamarans race just off of Portugal's Meia Praia beach. “They are heavy boats, due to the amount of fiberglass, but that in turn produces a smoother, dry, balanced and safe ride without comprising the performance and speed. Heavier than many in their class, Cobalt boats contain no wood, but are of a fiberglass construction reinforced with Kevlar. All the finer details as in depth as the upholstery stitching is perfect, all hand done.” “They are suited to ‘the average man’,” says Wellstead, “but a step above in terms of their luxurious fitout, blemish free construction, strict quality control and high quality materials, from stainless steel rails down to hull construction and gel coat. Power and Associates study of large runabouts (20 – 29 feet.Ĭompetitively priced for the superb quality – small start at about $89,000 up to $500,000 for the luxury yachts at 46ft – Cobalt’s main target market is small business owners. In fact, Cobalt is the only boat builder ever to rank “Highest in Customer Satisfaction” in the J.D. The 222 model was awarded Best Import Trailerable in the AMIF Awards last year and for the past eight years in the US, Cobalt has taken out the JD Power Awards. ![]() “With a deep sided big V, they are perfect for tackling any sort of water conditions, ocean or flat water.” The unique hull design makes the boats very efficient, for fuel economy and less strain on engines, says Wellstead. We believe there’s no other boat on the market built with so much attention to detail, and crafted to perform.” There are three generations of family members working in the US factory. Operations Manager, Mark Wellstead explains: “It’s a unique, handcrafted product. Cobalts are prized for their performance and individual personality. © MIAAĪvailable in Australia via distributor JD’s Boatshed and its interstate dealers: Cunninghams Marine in Queensland, Websters Marine in Victoria and Mandurah Outboards in WA, Cobalt boats are a common sight on our waterways, holding the position of the premium brand available. Some of the most popular Cobalt models presently include: R6, R8, R6 Surf, R4 and R30.Cobalt, reknowned for craftsmanship and reliability. Given their classic, crowd-pleasing status as a popular, established boat brand, used Cobalt boats in good condition often make great candidates for boat repowering projects. Overall these available boats have a moderate draft and average beam, attributes that make them ideal for day cruising and watersports. Why are Cobalt boats popular?Ĭobalt is popular for their Bowrider, Runabout, Ski and Wakeboard, Cuddy Cabin and Cruisers among other classes and models. The boats available here currently from this builder come with inboard/outboard, inboard, outboard, outboard-4S and other propulsion systems, available in gas, diesel and other fuel systems. These vessels are generally considered ideal for conventional boating on-the-water activities such as day cruising and watersports. Of the boats listed, Cobalt offers familiar boat hull types and designs including deep vee, modified vee and other. Higher performance models now listed have motors up to 900 horsepower, while lighter-weight more functional models may have as low as 220 horsepower engines (although the average engine size is 375 HP). How much do Cobalt boats cost?Ĭobalt boats for sale on Boat Trader are offered at a range of prices, valued from $9,990 on the most reasonably-priced watercraft all the way up to $540,180 for the more sophisticated yachts. The oldest model listed is a late classic boat built in 1985 and the newest model year of 2024. Boat Trader currently has 1,518 Cobalt boats for sale, including 816 new vessels and 702 used boats listed by both private sellers and professional yacht brokers and boat dealerships mainly in United States. Cobalt is a boat builder in the marine industry that offers boats for sale in a range of sizes on Boat Trader, with the smallest current boat listed at 20 feet in length, to the longest vessel measuring in at 40 feet, and an average length of 25.75 feet. ![]()
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