Cobalt
About
The story of Cobalt
Our Story
To this day, Cobalt Boats anchor night after night in a tradition of rugged individualism, in the pride of people with extraordinary skills set among a small town’s uncompromising notion of what might be. We know these people, the neighbors who come every morning to build these boats. We know their grandparents and their grandkids, second and third generations of families crafting nearly five decades of Cobalts. These are rooted people, solid in a work ethic born on farms and ranches, people who understand the ways in which personal accountability serves collective achievement. People who grew up together with Cobalt’s founders in a small town with big ideas. People with a sense of place. And of time.
Over 55 Years of Luxury and Innovation
Cobalt Boats has always been at the forefront of innovation, introducing many industry-firsts throughout our company’s history. Innovations began in the 1970s with electric windshield, fiberglass stringers, and aircraft-style switches and circuit breakers at the instrument panel. The 1980s introduced the first extended running surface, now-iconic bow scuff plate with the Condurre Series, and flip-lip seat bolster. In the 1990s there was the electric folding swim platform (of the 272) and the bow scuff plate evolved as standard equipment on all models. In the 2000s the Flip-Down Swim Step became another Cobalt exclusive innovation that reinvented water-borne activities and was awarded a U.S. patent in 2013. March of 2024 saw the first Cobalt built in our second plant – a new facility located in Roane County, Tennessee.
Cobalt Still Refuses to Admit That Good is Good Enough.
We build boats on the premise that, in all our work in both Kansas and Tennessee, no one job is more important than another. As Cobalt has grown to a company of approximately 650 associates, we try very hard to perpetuate the genuine sense of family that has characterized our interactions with each other from the beginning. And so again tomorrow, we will do our part to nourish the implicit trust which underpins our relationships with Cobalt dealers, with Cobalt associates and, of course, with the remarkable people who own Cobalt boats. Cobalts come from a place where technology contributes in measurable ways to every component of a Cobalt’s construction, a place where, in ways beyond measure, individual effort and personal integrity have refined the boat-builder’s art for over 56 years of ever more sophisticated design.
Cobalt Australia
Cobalt Boats is part of the Malibu Boats Inc. family. We are a constantly growing company who has found continued success with our investments in innovation, manufacturing capability, and employee care. Stronger than ever, the Cobalt story carries on.
Range
Models by Cobalt
PetrolBuilt for those who don’t want to compromise luxury or performance, the CS22 is a model of efficient design. The detailed interior includes a wide int…
PetrolPackaged expertly in just over 23 feet, the Cobalt CS23 is the ultimate combination of efficient design, peak performance, and attention to detail. Sl…
PetrolThe perfect wave has never been more accessible than with the CS23 Surf from Cobalt. Now offering one-touch wave-making capability at an entry-level p…
PetrolAn ideal choice for family boating, Cobalt’s new Model R31 sterndrive is a ‘just-right’ sized day boat that also offers style, ample interior room and…
PetrolTournament-grade waves, twin-engine performance and yacht-class space in one flagship surf boatThe Cobalt R31 Surf is the largest model in the Cobalt…
PetrolDiscover new depths of luxury. Above the surface, you notice the waves, the light, and the wind – the flowing lines and graceful geometry. But then yo…
PetrolThe new Cobalt R33 is a boat built to make a statement. Combining classic R Series styling with a new generation of innovative features, the R33 Stern…
PetrolFor those who crave endless wave sessions without compromising on luxury and performance, the Cobalt R33 Surf delivers world-class surf capability wra…
PetrolThe flagship of the Cobalt R Series, the R35 Stern Drive is a luxury boat that redefines what’s possible on the water. Designed as a hybrid open-bow d…
PetrolFor those who demand luxury cruising and world-class wakesurf performance in one uncompromising package, the Cobalt R35 Surf delivers the ultimate on-…
PetrolExperience unparalleled luxury and performance on the water with Australia’s premier marine dealershipThe Cobalt R4 Outboard represents the pinnacle o…
PetrolTimeless in design, yet exceedingly modern. This 24’ 3” boat has design lines that are majestic – and distinguished. The deep-V hull is long and lean,…
PetrolTimeless in design while being at the forefront of innovation. With the new R4 Surf, you’ll discover the interplay between the forces of luxury and pe…
PetrolThe R6 Outboard continues to demonstrate Cobalt’s commitment to the growing outboard market. The R6 Outboard is intelligently designed to add convenie…
PetrolThe R Series is the ultimate line of sport runabouts. The sleek, sporty and luxurious R6 represents the next generation of R Series boats from Cobalt.…
PetrolContinuing to demonstrate its commitment to the growing Surf market, Cobalt introduces the R6 Surf boat. Updated styling, expansive interior, addition…
PetrolFor life’s defining moments all year long, only the R8 Outboard from Cobalt turns imagination into reality. The re-imagined R8 Outboard is intelligent…
PetrolThe R8 represents the next generation of R Series boats from Cobalt. At 27’10”, what really makes the R8 stand out on the water is the added size. We…
PetrolExperience surf-class performance with custom wave technology and unmatched luxuryThe Cobalt R8 Surf sets a new benchmark in the surf class and sternd…