2019 2019 Cobalt R7

Step aboard and you’ll notice how the deep, secure bow and high freeboard keep the ride dry when the afternoon chop kicks up. The helm is pure Cobalt: hand-stitched brow, intuitive switches, and a driver’s seat that makes long runs feel easy. The wide beam carries forward, so friends aren’t crammed into the bow, and the cockpit layout creates natural conversation zones instead of a straight row of seats. Storage is everywhere—under seats, in the sole, even cleverly tucked into the transom—so boards, lines, and fenders disappear out of sight. At idle, the hull settles steady and level, making it a relaxed platform for swimming, picnicking, or just swinging on the hook.

This R7 is tailor-made for the mix of open water and protected back bays in this area. The boat’s substantial freeboard and proven Cobalt hull tame the confused wakes you’ll find near busy channels, while the responsive sterndrive makes tight marina docking far less stressful. There’s enough length and weight to feel confident crossing exposed stretches, yet it still slips into typical local slips and lifts without drama. Spacious seating and an easy-flow deck plan suit full days with family and friends, whether you’re anchoring off a sandbar, running to a waterfront restaurant, or towing the kids on a tube between no-wake zones.