Premium bowrider
Cobalt R5
Official Cobalt brochure/specs used; exact specs vary by model year and equipment.
Length
25.7 ft
Fuel
50 gal / 189 L
Seats
14
Dry/curb weight
4,880 lb
Used buyer verdict
Cobalt R5 is a higher-end day boat where condition, options, engine package, and cosmetic care can swing value significantly. It can suit buyers wanting comfort and presence, but ownership costs and inspection standards should be higher than a basic runabout. Ownership costs should be treated conservatively.
Model-level guidance. Inspect the actual listing before buying.
Beginner score
6/10
Cottage score
9/10
Fuel efficiency
4/10
Maintenance complexity
6/10
Market snapshot
Estimated range
$105,000-$150,000
Confidence
Low confidence
Based on
Reviewed range for this model
Range note
Based on a reviewed range for this model.
Best for
- Buyers who want comfort, finish quality, presence, and a more upscale lake-day experience.
- Lake/cottage owners who care about seating comfort, ride quality, and dock presence.
- Buyers willing to pay more for condition, options, and brand reputation.
Not ideal for
- Buyers shopping only by lowest purchase price instead of condition, options, engine package, and cosmetics.
- Owners uncomfortable with premium insurance, storage, detailing, and inspection standards.
- Fishing-focused buyers or people who mostly need utility over comfort.
Estimated ownership cost
$14,100-$21,300 / year
Uses the midpoint of this model's $105,000-$150,000 estimated used range. Includes insurance, storage, winterization, maintenance reserve, and fuel. Purchase price, tax, registration, inspection repairs, and trailer surprises are separate.
Estimated fuel cost
$2,000-$2,500 / season
Estimated using a representative Cobalt R5 profile, a half-day family outing pattern, 22 seasonal outings, and the selected fuel price. Fuel price: $1.75 per litre. Load, speed, water conditions, towing, and engine setup can move the result.
Common buyer concerns
- Higher insurance, storage, and maintenance than entry-level bowriders.
- Condition and options can swing value significantly.
- Sterndrive service history matters, especially bellows, gimbal bearing, cooling system, and corrosion.
- Upholstery, flooring, covers, trailer/lift setup, and gelcoat condition affect resale value.
- Higher parts/maintenance cost
What to inspect before buying
- Ownership, HIN, lien status, registration, trailer paperwork, keys, manuals, and included safety gear.
- Cold start, idle, shifting, charging voltage, steering, cooling flow, alarms, and water-test behaviour for the Sterndrive setup.
- Sterndrive bellows, gimbal bearing, u-joints, skeg, prop, trim rams, corrosion, manifolds/risers where applicable, and proof of drive service.
- Trailer, tires, bearings, brakes, lights, bunks, winch, coupler, and tow rating for a boat around 4,880 lb dry before fuel and gear.
- Annual service, winterization, impeller, oil, filters, battery, fuel-system, and storage records.
Quality and reputation
Premium fit/finish reputation and strong demand
Resale outlook
Resale depends heavily on condition, options, engine package, and cosmetic care. Clean, well-documented examples usually deserve more confidence than tired listings.
Engine and layout
Best suited to Premium cottage/lake day boat, entertaining, watersports. Common power options include Volvo Penta/MerCruiser V8 sterndrive options. Compare drive type, horsepower, hours, and included equipment.
Specs use manufacturer material where available; exact year, trim, and equipment can vary. BoatLens ranges are planning estimates, not appraisals or quotes.
Analyze this boat before you contact the seller
Run the actual Cobalt R5 listing with its year, asking price, hours, province, and intended use.
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