Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cobalt Boats 282 2007 vs Cobalt Boats 282 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cobalt Boats 282 2007 vs Cobalt Boats 282 2008 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Cobalt Boats 282 2007 has a 60-hp advantage over the Cobalt Boats 282 2008's 260-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 9 gal and 9 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Cobalt Boats 282 2007 and its 320-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Cobalt Boats 282 2008 with its 260-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCobalt Boats
Makenot available
Model282
Modelnot available
Model Year2007
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 - Detail67 in. (1.70 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.7
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches67
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m) (with single engine) 25 in. (0.64 m) (with twin engines)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m) (with single engine) 33 in. (0.84 m) (with twin engines)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail6,670 lbs. (3,025 kg) (with big block engine) 7,790 lbs. (3,533 kg) (with twin small block engines)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3533.48
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.779
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailOverall: 89-5/8 in. (2.28 m) With arch or tower: 118-1/2 in. (3.01 m) Without windshield: 76-1/2 in. (1.94 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches118.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters8.74
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet29
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 0 in. (9.14 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 8 in. (8.74 m)
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.74
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches344
Length overall - Inches348
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.7 GXi SX 320 hp (239 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (340 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel typeGas or diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard/Outboard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxTwin 320 hp (239 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower260 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity18 gal. (68 l)
Water capacity18
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower