{"id":112351,"date":"2026-08-19T16:23:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T16:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/introducing-the-new-cobalt-model-r26-luxury-sport-runabout-a-next-generation-family-size-day-boat\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T16:23:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T16:23:09","slug":"introducing-the-new-cobalt-model-r26-luxury-sport-runabout-a-next-generation-family-size-day-boat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/introducing-the-new-cobalt-model-r26-luxury-sport-runabout-a-next-generation-family-size-day-boat\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the New Cobalt\u00ae Model R26 Luxury Sport Runabout, A Next-Generation Family-Size Day Boat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ideal for weekend getaways with family and friends, the new Model R26 combines style and performance with comfort and luxury.<\/em><\/p>\n

NEODESHA, Kan., Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)<\/a> — Cobalt Boats, a leading luxury fresh- and saltwater boating brand, is proud to announce the release of the all-new Cobalt R26 stern-drive, now available at your local dealer and at cobaltboats.com. Offering a full measure of style, performance and comfort in an easy-to-manage size, the R26 is one of the company\u2019s new generation of sport runabouts, combining sleek good looks, ample interior room and a full complement of luxury features. With its 26\u2019 5\u201d length overall, the R26 accommodates up to 14 people while delivering smooth handling in the comfort of Cobalt\u2019s legendary ride.<\/p>\n

Designed to cut through the waves with ease, the R26 offers an impressive list of power options \u2013 with up to 430 hp \u2013 via a choice of Volvo\u00ae<\/sup>, Monsoon\u00ae<\/sup> or Mercruiser\u00ae<\/sup> engines, for excitement at family outings or for a relaxing day on the water, with sport features that include an extra-long swim platform and a conveniently placed aft portside storage cubby to manage boards, skis and inflatables.<\/p>\n

Its flexible seating offers room to gather, lounge in the sun or watch the action, and its intuitive helm makes it a great family boat. The cockpit features a choice of either 9-in. or 12-in. dual Garmin\u2122<\/sup> screens to offer excellent situational awareness, and tower options include a fully electric folding model and a new Ultra-Lite Hardtop on our redesigned Prisma Tower.<\/p>\n

Luxury touches are found throughout, from an intuitive joystick docking controller and rear-view camera, to Harman Kardon sound systems that incorporate subwoofers and tower speakers for nonstop entertainment. Comfort features include side-entry and a standard Porta-Potti head, with plenty of such upgrades as a sink, a dinette table, and a variety of custom finishes.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe designed the new R26 to be a flexible boat that makes every day on the water memorable, with the room, effortless control and composed ride that brings a sense of refinement to every trip,\u201d said Jason Turner, Cobalt\u2019s president. \u201cWith its thoughtful layout and numerous amenities,\u00a0it\u2019s a boat that balances exhilaration and luxury, to make boaters want to go back on the water again and again.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new model R26 is available now at your nearby Cobalt world class dealer.<\/p>\n

About Cobalt<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong> Headquartered in Neodesha, KS, Cobalt Boats LLC, is a publicly owned, industry-leading manufacturer of luxury family day boats. Combining uncompromising product quality with customer-inspired innovation and value, Cobalt, a division of Malibu Boats, has earned an international reputation for unmatched customer satisfaction through its world class dealer network. Learn more at www.cobaltboats.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

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Contact:<\/em><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\nChristin Wam, Director of Marketing,<\/em>
Freshwater Malibu Boats, Inc. <\/em>
Christin.wam@malibuboats.com
<\/em>1715 N. 8<\/em>th<\/em><\/sup> St., Neodesha, KS 66757<\/em>
800-835-0256<\/em>
www.cobaltboats.com<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/f059cd42-967a-4166-b4f7-e95ed1da8051<\/a><\/p>\n

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