Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cobalt Boats R35 2022 vs Cobalt Boats R8 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cobalt Boats R35 2022 vs Cobalt Boats R8 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.
The Cobalt Boats R8 2021 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Cobalt Boats R35 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Cobalt Boats R35 2022 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Cobalt Boats R8 2021 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Cobalt Boats R35 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cobalt Boats R35 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 34,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cobalt Boats R8 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail34.75 ft
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length - Feet34.75
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Meters10.59
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches417
Length overall - Inches336
Draft [max] - Detail2.92 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft Min2.00 ft
Draft Minnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal158
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters598.09
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Water capacity27
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower