Premium Cobalt Quality at a Value-Focused Price
This 2006 Cobalt 282 offers an appealing opportunity to own a large, premium bowrider with major mechanical work already completed. Powered by twin 300 HP MerCruiser SeaCore 350 MAG engines, it combines strong performance, abundant seating and the quality Kevlar construction for which Cobalt is known.
Approximately $22,000 has been invested in engine service and maintenance during the past year, with service records available. Most notably, the starboard engine was rebuilt in 2025. Both engines and drives have also received comprehensive tune-ups and extensive preventative maintenance.
For buyers comparing older premium boats with newer, higher-priced alternatives, this 282 represents compelling value: high-end Cobalt Kevlar construction, 600 combined horsepower, a versatile day-boat layout and significant recent mechanical upgrades.
Recent Service and Mechanical Upgrades
Approximately $22,000 in engine service and maintenance completed during the past year
Starboard engine rebuilt in 2025
Complete tune-ups performed on both engines and drives
New distributor caps, rotors and spark plugs
New fuel pump and regulator
New seawater pump
New fuel filter
New U-joints
New bellows and gimbal components
New starboard shift cable
Service and maintenance records available
Power
Twin 300 HP MerCruiser SeaCore 350 MAG engines
600 combined horsepower
Trim tabs with helm controls
Electrically actuated engine hatch
Exterior and Watersports Features
The black gelcoat hull gives the 282 a striking profile, complemented by a polished stainless-steel arch. Its integrated extended swim platform provides easy access to the water and includes a concealed boarding ladder and dedicated tow-rope storage.
Black gelcoat hull
Polished stainless-steel arch
Integrated extended swim platform
Concealed swim ladder
Dedicated tow-rope storage compartments
Walk-through transom
Cold-water transom shower
Docking lights
Anchor locker
Through-deck fender storage
Cockpit and bow tonneau covers
Cockpit and Entertaining
The spacious cockpit features U-shaped seating, two forward-facing seats with flip-up bolsters and generous storage throughout. Two large self-draining compartments beneath the cockpit cushions use gas-assisted lifts for convenient access.
Spacious U-shaped cockpit seating
Two forward-facing seats with flip-up bolsters
Two large self-draining under-seat storage compartments
Large in-floor storage compartment with gas-assisted lift
Walk-through windshield
Fold-away bow wind door
Upgraded Fusion stereo
JL Audio speakers and amplifier
Stereo remote at the helm
Bow Area
The roomy bow offers comfortable seating and storage beneath every cushion. A removable centre cushion converts the bow into an expansive sun pad.
Generous bow seating
Removable cushion creates a large sun pad
Storage beneath all bow seating
Bow tonneau cover
Fold-away wind door for added cockpit comfort
Helm and Electronics
The functional helm places the boat’s primary controls and electronics within easy reach.
Digital instrumentation
Trim-tab controls
Compass
VHF radio
Stereo remote control
Flip-up bolster seating
Head Compartment
A private port-side head compartment adds comfort and convenience for longer days on the water.
Private enclosed head
Electric toilet
Sink
Trailer included!
Why Consider This Cobalt 282?
Cobalt has long been recognized for premium materials, thoughtful engineering, refined finishes and solid construction. This 282 delivers those qualities in a powerful and highly versatile package.
With approximately $22,000 in recent service, a 2025 starboard-engine rebuild and extensive work completed on both engines and drives, many of the major mechanical items buyers worry about on a boat of this age have already received attention.
This is a value-oriented opportunity for someone seeking the space, performance and finish of a premium twin-engine bowrider without the cost of a comparable new boat.
Service records are available.
Contact John (519) 520-9687 for further details or to arrange a viewing.
Important:
St Clair Boat Sales offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot and does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition or accuracy of the specifications of the vessel. Buyers should perform their own due diligence to investigate such details as the buyer deems necessary and proper in order to validate this information, the specifications and the condition of the vessel. This vessel is offered for sale by the owner of the vessel, subject to prior sale; price change; or withdrawal without notice.