Cobalt R26 Sterndrive Boat

Bowrider / runabout · Current model source · by Cobalt

Key specs

Specifications

Length (LOA)26' 5" (26.42 ft) source
Beam8' 6" (8.5 ft) source
Draft28 in source
Air draft / bridge clearance8' (8 ft) (Highest of the builder's figures ('Bridge Clearance w/o Tower'). Cobalt prints 'Bridge Clearance w/ Bimini 56'' / 1.42 m (1077)'; 'Bridge Clearance w/o Tower 96'' / 2.44 m'; 'Bridge Clearance w/Hardtop 96" / 2.44 m'; 'Bridge Clearance w/Hardtop, Low Position 73" / 1.85 m'.) source
Dry weight6750 lb source
Fuel capacity68 gal source
Water capacity10 gal source

Only figures the builder publishes are shown. Missing rows were not published in the sources we checked.

Official model page on cobaltboats.com

Builder

BrandCobalt
Parent companyMalibu Boats Inc. source

Brochures and media

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USCG recalls

No recall on the USCG recall list matches this model name. Check a specific boat's HIN with a dealer.

Questions and answers

How long is the Cobalt R26 Sterndrive Boat?

The Cobalt R26 Sterndrive Boat is 26' 5" long (26.42 ft), per the builder's published specs. source

What is the beam of the Cobalt R26 Sterndrive Boat?

The beam (width) is 8' 6" (8.5 ft). source

What is the maximum horsepower for the Cobalt R26 Sterndrive Boat?

This is not published by the builder in the sources we checked for the Cobalt R26 Sterndrive Boat. Ask a dealer for the current figure.

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How many people can the Cobalt R26 Sterndrive Boat carry?

This is not published by the builder in the sources we checked for the Cobalt R26 Sterndrive Boat. Ask a dealer for the current figure.

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How much fuel does the Cobalt R26 Sterndrive Boat hold?

Fuel capacity is 68 gallons. source

How much does the Cobalt R26 Sterndrive Boat weigh?

The published dry weight is 6,750 lb. A published dry weight does not include the fuel, water and gear you carry, so check exactly what the builder's figure covers (see the source). source

What does the Cobalt R26 Sterndrive Boat cost?

This is not published by the builder in the sources we checked for the Cobalt R26 Sterndrive Boat. Ask a dealer for the current figure.

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Is the Cobalt R26 Sterndrive Boat still in production?

It is listed as a current model on the builder's site. source

Will the Cobalt R26 Sterndrive Boat fit under a bridge?

The builder's published air draft (bridge clearance, the height above the waterline) is 8' (8 ft). Note: Highest of the builder's figures ('Bridge Clearance w/o Tower'). Cobalt prints 'Bridge Clearance w/ Bimini 56'' / 1.42 m (1077)'; 'Bridge Clearance w/o Tower 96'' / 2.44 m'; 'Bridge Clearance w/Hardtop 96" / 2.44 m'; 'Bridge Clearance w/Hardtop, Low Position 73" / 1.85 m'. Load, trim, water level and added gear (antennas, radar, a raised top) change the real clearance, so leave a margin and check the source. source

Are there USCG recalls for the Cobalt R26 Sterndrive Boat?

We did not find a USCG recall whose model name matches this model. That is not a guarantee: check the boat's HIN on the USCG recall list or with a dealer. source

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