276 SPECIFICATIONS COBALT OUTSTANDING POINTS

COBALT 276
276 SPECIFICATIONS
Length Overall with Swim platform:
27’6”/8.4 m
Sample Performance
Beam:
Interior Cockpit Width:
Fuel Capacity:
Dry Weight:
8’6”/2.6 m
87 1/4”/2.2 m
95 gal/360 L
5500 lbs/2500 kg
Merc 377 Bravo III (catalyst)
Merc 8.2 Mag Bravo Three X
Volvo V8 380
45 mph/72 kph (GPS)
51 mph/82 kph (GPS)
48-50 mph/77-80 kph (GPS)
Boat Certified Capacity:
Yacht certified
Deadrise:
21 degrees
OUTSTANDING POINTS
• New transom with integral swim platform design.
• Unique bow layout with optional filler cushions.
• Digital gauges incorporated in a dash design.
• Unique stainless steel engine vents.
• “S Class” style and ride.
• Richly appointed interior detail includes hand-stitched
diamond pattern upholstery.
• Available with stainless steel arch and bimini.
• Optional extended platform with swim step.

COBALT KEY FEATURES
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.
Fiberglass Stringers and Composite Transom
Composite Reinforced Floor
• Will never rot.
Composite Reinforced Floor
• Adds superior strength, reduces noise - competitors
choose to use plywood which is heavy and susceptible to rot.
Adjustable Sunpad Head Rest
• Creates oversized sunpad.
• Very easy to adjust, nothing to add or store.
• Vera-dense seating construction.
• All composite construction.
Adjustable Sunpad Head Rest
COBALT
Integral Extended Platform
Integral Extended Platform
• Creates an “activity center”.
• Stainless grab rail/bumper is a safe place to grab on, helps prevent
fiberglass damage to the platform and adds a great look.
• Available transom speaker package and lighting.
• Large stainless steel grab rails, removable ski tow pylon.
• Optional second swim platform ladder.
• Optional flip down swim step makes boarding a breeze.
COBALT BOATS VS INDUSTRY STANDARD
WIDE HELM SEATS & COCKPIT CONSOLE
• Passenger seat converts to aft facing
lounge.
• Color matched upholstered console
storage area vs white fiberglass.
• Integrated stainless steel
cup holders.
• Optional faucet.
• Plush diamond stitched side panels
and accents.
COMPETITION
• Gallery area consumes a tremendous
amount of space.
• Large gaps in carpet to accomodate
poor fit.
• Flat front head door limits passenger
leg room.
• Plastic glove box and dash.
• Plain “slab” type upholstry.
COBALT
FLIP DOWN SWIM PLATFORM
COMPETITION
• Flip down, flip up.
• Effortless in its deployment.
• A patented Cobalt exclusive
feature.
Not available

COBALT
COBALT BOATS VS INDUSTRY STANDARD
UPHOLSTERY COVERED DASH
COMPETITION
COBALT
• Rich, luxurious look and feel with real
wood accents.
• Double stitched dash accents.
• Color matched aluminum dash panel
for longevity, durability and styling vs.
competitor’s plastic panels.
• Circuit breaker electrical system,
stainless steel switches.
• New Cobalt style with digital gauges
and available rudder indicator.
AFT/SUNPAD LOUNGE AREA
• Single seat vs. double
wide helm.
• Plastic switches.
• Foam based dash panels.
• Hidden fuses.
COMPETITION
• Easy to convert to oversized sun lounge.
• Convenient built-in trash receptacle.
• Storage accessible under walk-thru.
• Tall removable stainless steel ski tow.
• Ladder mount underneth to keep
platform unobstructed.
• Small sunpad area that has to be
“converted to use”
• Small low to the water ski tow eye.
• Ladder lid will rattle and only using
small strap hinges to attach.
• Glued down rubber mats can dry out
and shrunk over time.
COBALT
• Standard electric motor box lift.
• All fiberglass motor box with aluminum
reinforcement.
• Rubber gasket sealed perimeter to keep
cockpit quiet.
• Large unobstructed access to service.
• Heavy duty, oversized 6”x12” stainless
hinges.
LARGE MOTOR BOX ACCESS
COMPETITION
• Undersized, 3”x3” hinges
for size of engine hatch.
• Engine hatch built from
wood core.
• Extremely wide deck reduces
inside space of cockpit.
• Limited engine access.
COBALT
COBALT
• Deep, safe seating.
• Room for more than 1 person to move
around; ability to sit facing forward
with your feet on the ground.
• Flexibility to “fill in” when lounging or
more seating space is needed.
• Easy access storage and to anchor locker
and to the dock from the bow.
• Windlass thru hull mounted keeping
deck clean.
• All stainless hardware.
• Stainless steel front mounting - allows
customer to use the top at any speed,
reduces rattles and noise, increases canvas
life by keeping canvas tight.
• Sway bars - help prevent side to side sway,
reduces noise and rattles - adds strength.
• Attached to boat, not windshield; solid
mount, no straps.
• Larger than most with added headroom.
FLEXIBLE BOW SEATING
SOLID MOUNTED BIMINI TOP
COMPETITION
• Shallow bow.
• Large gaps in carpet to
accommodate poor fit.
• Windlass mounted on
deck-watch your fingers!
COMPETITION
• Bimini bows mounted to
windshield frame-only
secured by small screws into
aluminum creates narrow
top that will flex and sway.
• Use straps which limit usage
to low speed only.

COBALT BOATS COMPETITIVE COMPARISON
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10 Year - Hull Transferable Warranty 10 yr Transferable 10 yr Transferable Not Transferable 5 yr Transferable 10 yr Transferable 10 yr Transferable Not Transferable
- No limit - One time - Limited - One time - One time -No Limit - Limited
10 Year - Deck Transferable Warranty 10 yr Transferable 10 yr Transferable Not Transferable 5 yr Transferable 10 yr Transferable 10 yr Transferable 1 yr Not Transferable
- No limit - One time - Limited - One time - One time -No Limit
5 Year - Transferable Engine Warranty 5 yr Transferable N/A Varies by Engine 5 yr Transferable N/A Formulagard Transferable Varies by Engine
5 Year - Accessory Coverage 5 yr Transferable N/A N/A N/A N/A Formulagard Transferable N/A
5 Year - Non-Defect Failure Coverage 5 yr Transferable N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
(Includes: Tuliped Valves, Detonation, Heat Cracked Head, etc.)
3 Year - Gel Coat 3 yr Transferable 1 yr Transferable-One time 1 year Prorated 18 months Prorated 1 year 2 yr Transferable 90 Days-Not Transferable
3 Year - Upholstery/Canvas 3 yr Transferable 1 yr Transferable-One time 1 yr-Not Transferable 5 years Prorated 2 years 2 yr Transferable 1 yr Limited
Customer Satisfaction
JD Power Score (Large Runabout) 901 819 827 831 833 867 896
JD Power Survey - Fewest Reported Problems Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
JD Power Consumer Advocacy
A-% Definitely Will Repurchase Brand 73% 50% 54% 46% 46% 72% 63%
B-% Recommend Dealer 80% 68% 64% 57% 59% 66% 73%
C-% Definitely Recommend Brand 85% 56% 67% 60% 59% 77% 58%
Construction Features
Gel Coated Graphics (no decals) Standard Decals Decals Decals Decals Paint Standard
Available 3 Color Graphics Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Paint Yes
Fiberglass Stringers Standard Composite Varies by Model Wood Varies by Model Wood Varies by Model
Composite Transom Standard N/A Varies by Model Wood Standard Standard Yes
Merc/Volvo Engine Choices Yes N/A Yes Merc Only Yes Yes Yes
Electropolished Solid Stainless Steel Engine Vents Yes Larger Boats Only N/A N/A SL Only N/A Yes
Stainless Steel Stantion Full Beam Bimini-No Straps Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes N/A
Composite Reinforced Floors Yes N/A Varies by Model Varies by Model Yes Yes Varies by Model
Kevlar Reinforced Hull Yes N/A Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A
8 Layers of Hydrolam-Hand Laid Fiberglass in Hull Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Z-Thane Barrier Coat Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Enclosed Head Compartment Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Stainless Steel Windshield Cap Yes N/A N/A N/A SL Only Varies by Model Standard
Stainless Steel Switches Yes N/A N/A N/A Varies by Model N/A N/A
Upholstery Covered Fiberglass Dash Standard N/A N/A N/A Varies by Model N/A N/A
“Vera-dense” Upholstery w/ Non-Expandable Vinyl Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Aluminum Dash and Gauge Panels Standard N/A N/A N/A N/A Standard Standard
Standard 6 Speaker Stereo Yes Varies by Model Yes N/A Varies by Model N/A Yes
Standard Bow Walk-Thru Doors Yes Varies by Model Standard Deck Boats Only Varies by Model Standard Standard
Water Level-Extended Swim Platform
with Stainless Bumper Rail Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Standard 40 oz. Snap Out Carpet Yes Varies by Model Optional Standard Standard Varies by Model Varies by Model
Water Tested at Factory Yes Random Yes Water Hose Only Yes Yes Yes
Stainless Steel Removable Ski Pylon Stand Standard N/A N/A N/A N/A Optional Standard
Flip Down Swim Step Available N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
*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.
COBALT 276