Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cobalt Boats 282 Bowrider 2008 vs Cobalt Boats R8 Surf 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cobalt Boats 282 Bowrider 2008 vs Cobalt Boats R8 Surf 2021 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Cobalt Boats 282 Bowrider 2008 and Cobalt Boats R8 Surf 2021 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeCobalt Boats
Makenot available
Model282 Bowrider
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m) With arch or tower: 100 in. (2.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches1
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail6,670 lbs. (3,025 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3025.46
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.667
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet28
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 0 in. (9.13 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 10 in. (8.8 m)
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.79
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches346
Length overall - Inches336
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Single 5.7 GXI SX 320 php (239 PkW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (340 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel typeGas or diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard/Outboard
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Water capacityFresh: 18 gal. (68 l)
Water capacity1
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower