The 2022 Cobalt R8 Surf is a luxurious 27′ 10″ surf runabout with yacht-certified wraparound seating, Volvo Penta forward drive power, Cobalt’s Surf Gate plus six hard ballast tanks for sculpted waves.

Length Overall (with swim platform) 27′ 10″

Beam (width) 8′ 6″ (≈ 2.59 m) 

Dry Weight  6,700 lb

Fuel Capacity 80 gal

Draft (drive up / down)  29-in (0.73 m) / 36-in (0.91 m

Bridge Clearance Without Bimini: ~ 63 in (1.60 m); with tower: ~ 104 in (2.64 m

Ballast Capacity  2,350 lb

CertificationYacht Certified

Surf / Wave Features

• Cobalt Surf System (CSS): Includes 6 hard ballast tanks to help shape and adjust the wave. 

• Surf Gate™ technology: Controls the wave shape, side position etc., works with the forward drive to get clean wave push. 

• The hull is specifically designed for surfing — less wetted area in some parts to improve efficiency and wave performance. 

Comfort / Amenities

Some of the interior & comfort features:

• Yacht-certified wrap-around seating in bow and cockpit. 

• A “head” (bathroom) – size larger fore/aft than many comparable models. 

• Swim step – a platform/swim step that can fold down / potentially the electric version (depending on options). 

• Premium dash / instrumentation: glass cockpit options (dual Garmin displays, etc.), illuminated switch panels, etc. rine+Interior options like premium sound, storage, cooler, rem-carpet etc