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R6 Deal or Not
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 8:47 am
by ForeverCobalt
We are looking at purchasing our first Cobalt. Given the supply chain issue is driving the price increase on to-be-built boats so we are looking at one that is in stock Would love to know if we are getting a good deal:
R6 Outboard
2022 Mercury 300 Verado White
3 color custom, Navy
Accent stripe, Frost grey
Swim platform extension, Frost grey
Hull bottom, Navy
Summit / Frost interior
Sof-trac mat, Cockpit & Bow
Cobalt letters, SS
Dark driftwood interior trim package
Dual batteries with switch
Glass cockpit, Garmin 743 XSV
Platinum sound with transom speakers
Electric porcelain head with macerator
Sink console (head) with transom shower
Cooler, Soft-side, Icemule
Windlass, all chain with anchor
Ski tow pylon
LED interior accent lighting
Fender clips with line
Sport tower (White) w/sunshade, Navy
Mooring cover, Sport tower
Wireless phone charger / holder
Boarding ladder, Port
SS docking lights
Flagpole with flag
Sof-trac mat, Swim platform with step
Sof-trac mat, Gunwale step
Swim platform transom lighting
Dinette table, Teak w/cockpit receptacle
SS foot tread (helm only)
Storage compartment lighting
Battery maintainer / charger
Trim tabs w/indicators
Portal light (head compartment)
Swim platform underwater lighting
Bow filler cushion
All for $160,000 (before taxes)
Any insight appreciated!
Re: R6 Deal or Not
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 3:37 pm
by kas232ca
What is the MSRP?
Re: R6 Deal or Not
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 6:43 pm
by Big Block Power
kas232ca wrote: Wed Nov 10, 2021 3:37 pm
What is the MSRP?
$160,000.00
So hell yea your getting a great deal



Re: R6 Deal or Not
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 7:18 pm
by dustinm
I came up with $167,936 total list. Did I miss anything?
BASE MSRP$131,298
Selected EngineMercury300 Verado w/PAS
Hull Bottom Full Color $1323
Selected Options:
Mooring Cover $1683
Glass Cockpit, Dual Garmin 743 XSV $954
Wireless Phone Charger, w/Holder $277
Plat Sound w/Transom Spkrs. $6365
Docking Lights-Stainless Steel $591
Flagpole w/Flag $601
Portal Light (1 in Head Compartment) $797
Ski Pylon $923
Sof-Trac Mat, Gunwales $173
Sof-Trac Mat, Swim Platform w/Flip-Down Swim Step $1045
Swim Platform Transom Lighting $495
Transom Shower $743
Bow Center Cushion Insert $1052
Cooler, Soft-Side (35L) $455
Dinette Table, Solid Teak $1650
Head w/Electric Porcelain, Macerator $3978
Sink Console (head compartment) $2147
Sof-Trac Mat, Cockpit $1933
Stainless Steel Foot Tread (helm only) $552
Storage Compartment Lighting $205
Wood Interior Accent Pkg. $1263
Battery Maintainer/Charger, 110v $575
Trim Tabs w/Indicators, w/o Autoglide $1738
Windlass, All Chain w/Anchor $5120
Options Total$36,638
Re: R6 Deal or Not
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:01 pm
by dsthomas
Would she be underpowered with a 300 horse?
Re: R6 Deal or Not
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:01 pm
by ForeverCobalt
$197532 listed as Retail on the build sheet but that includes a $10K trailer
Re: R6 Deal or Not
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:03 pm
by ForeverCobalt
I asked about the 300hp and the dealer said rhe 350 merc would only add maybe 1.5 MPH
Re: R6 Deal or Not
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:31 pm
by Big Block Power
Why do people think more hp is all about top end speed!
Re: R6 Deal or Not
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 10:07 pm
by dustinm
Big Block Power wrote: Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:31 pm
Why do people think more hp is all about top end speed!
because they WONT post the torque curves!!!! Or have never felt that BB kidney punch

Re: R6 Deal or Not
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 10:13 pm
by dustinm
ForeverCobalt wrote: Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:01 pm
$197532 listed as Retail on the build sheet but that includes a $10K trailer
You need to go here
https://cobaltboats.com/design-your-dream/ build a few boats with the options that you want and go from there.
Re: R6 Deal or Not
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 10:16 pm
by ForeverCobalt
@Big Block Power, not sure if you mean it is a good deal or not. We have only put down a deposit so there is still time I just dont want to beat up the dealer unnecessarily, I can appreciate that he has to make some money but also dont want to pay top dollar

Re: R6 Deal or Not
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 10:20 pm
by ForeverCobalt
@Dustinm we did build a few and this boat has some options we didnt choose to save cost

we built ours for $186,848
Looking at the other sheet the dealer provided:
Base price $133,962 with $54,687 options
Re: R6 Deal or Not
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 10:58 pm
by dsthomas
The R6 is as heavy as my R7, my r7 has a 380 in it. Never felt it was under powered. A 350 I donโt know probably be fine, but 300 hp I for sure would NOT do, just saying, food for thought, BB is right, itโs not all about top end speed, itโs about getting on plane and being able to pull a skier or tubers. The new R series boat are heavy beasts!
Re: R6 Deal or Not
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 11:04 pm
by ForeverCobalt
dsthomas: I agree it is something I am contemplating, but from what I read the Merc 350 with the supercharger is having some issues. I would love to hear from someone with a Merc 300 and if there is anyone that actually has a 350?
Re: R6 Deal or Not
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 7:06 am
by Big Block Power
ForeverCobalt wrote: Wed Nov 10, 2021 10:16 pm
@Big Block Power, not sure if you mean it is a good deal or not. We have only put down a deposit so there is still time I just dont want to beat up the dealer unnecessarily, I can appreciate that he has to make some money but also dont want to pay top dollar
Honestly you can be the only 1 that thinks it's a good deal. Some guy paying msrp thinks he got a great deal because he didn't have to pay over msrp. As long as you are Hadley it's a great deal.