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مراجعة Cruise, Surf, Hangout, Sightsee all in one boat!
Boat · 23 ft (7 m) · Seattle
تقييم الخبراء
المواصفات الرئيسية
- الصانع
- COBALT
- الطراز
- CS23 SURF
- الطول
- 23 ft (7 m)
- الضيوف
- 8
الحكم النهائي
The CS23 Surf is a compact surf-focused bowrider that blends Cobalt’s premium finish with strong wave-making capability and easy day-boating manners. It is well suited to families and small groups who want surfing, cruising, and social space in one package, though the surf hardware and premium build keep it from being
الإيجابيات
- +Surf Gate and integrated ballast support customizable surf wakes
- +Forward-drive layout improves low-speed control and swim-platform safety
- +Spacious 8'6" beam and open cockpit suit day cruising
- +Premium Cobalt fit and finish with upscale materials and detailing
- +12-person capacity is generous for a 23-foot boat
السلبيات
- −Surf setup adds cost and complexity versus a standard bowrider
- −Fuel capacity is moderate for long days with ballast and towing use
- −No cabin or head limits overnight or extended comfort
- −Heavy ballast and equipment can reduce efficiency when not surfing
- −Premium pricing puts it above many non-surf 23-foot boats
The 2024 Cobalt CS23 Surf is a 23-foot surf-bowrider built around a deep-V hull, forward-drive propulsion, and integrated ballast. Its proportions are practical for a family day boat, with an 8'6" beam and a layout aimed at mixing cruising, hanging out, and wake sports rather than chasing maximum speed.
On the water, the boat’s surf system and ballast give it the clear advantage over conventional runabouts when wake surfing is the priority. The forward-drive setup should also help with low-speed maneuvering and makes the stern area feel safer and more usable around the swim platform. Like most surf boats, the added hardware and ballast make it a more specialized package than a simple all-purpose bowrider.
Comfort is a strong point for day use: the open cockpit, large seating capacity, and premium interior treatment fit Cobalt’s upscale positioning. It is best viewed as a social, nearshore boat for an eight- to twelve-person group rather than a cabin cruiser, since there is no meaningful overnight living space.
Value depends on how much the buyer uses the surf system. For owners who want one boat for cruising, watersports, and entertaining, the CS23 Surf justifies its premium better than many rivals; for buyers who rarely surf, the extra cost and complexity may be harder to defend.
