Research 2012 - Cobalt Boats - 296

For all the seasons of your life comes the 296, stout and authoritative, eager for open water, athletic in its movements, robust in the softness of its ride. In this marriage of straight ahead power and responsive handling, the 296 achieves a remarkable comfort from the deep gunwales of the bow aft. The seating’s layout here is essentially unlike any other bowrider’s, more limousine than marine, made for light conversation at any speed. Such civilized stuff arises from hidden strength, of course: from a Kevlar™ back keel and chines, from a floor cored with honeycomb composite, from a wind-block door made of Lexan™, from all the kept promises of Cobalt’s celebration of lasting value.

With either twin or single-engine setup, the 296 will deliver performance matched to the day’s journey. To living in the joys of this place. This time.
Draft: 3 ft. 3 in.
Beam: 9 ft. 5 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 123
Water tank capacity: 18
Holding tank capacity: 18
Standard features:
Dash and Instrumentation
Accessory Power Plug - 12 Volt
Aluminum Dash Panels
Binnacle Mount Control-Single Engine
Black Leather/SS Steering Wheel
Compass (digital)
Composite Helm Eyebrow, Custom Stitching
Depth & Water/Air Temp Gauge Pkg.
Hour Meter
Livorsi Engine Controls-Twin Engines
Stainless Steel Switches


Entertainment System
AM-FM, Single CD Stereo w/6 Speakers
Stereo Remote, Dash
iPod/MP3 Port


Interior Appointments
Aft Sunpad w/Walk-Thru Transom
Aft Walk-Thru Carpet
Air Compressor w/Holder
Bow Walk-Thru Doors
Carpet, 40 oz., Snap-In w/Neoprene Back
Double-Wide Helm Seat w/Adj. Backrest
Double-Wide Passenger Seat w/Adj. Backrest
Head w/Pump Out Porta Potti
Removable Bow & Cockpit Carpet
Seating Varadense Comfort
Sink Console (head compartment)
Trash Receptacle


Exterior Equipment
Anchor Locker
Bow Scuff Plate, Stainless Steel
Extended Running Surface
Graphics, Molded-In Gelcoat
Midship Cleats
Motorbox Actuator
SS Tubular Platform Perimeter Rail
Ski Pylon - Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel Engine Vents
Stainless Top Trim Windshield
Swim Platform, Extended w/Ladder


Structure and Safety
10/5/3 Year Warranty Protection
Battery Switch, Dual w/VSR
Circuit Breaker Protected Elec System
Composite Floor
Composite Seat Bases
Composite Transom
Fiberglass Cockpit Liner
Fiberglass Stringer System
Fire Extinguisher, Manual
Ignition Safety Switch
Kevlar Reinforced Hull
Stainless Steel Windshield Braces
Through Prop Exhaust