2012 Cobalt 276

In its combination of easy grace and masterfully channeled power, the 276 extends the definition of a large runabout in the Mediterranean cast, a transitional boat borrowing much of the style, even more of the substance of a performance cruiser. Historically, Cobalt has emphasized the all-in importance of engine power, and the big, broad choices for the 276 ensure an appropriate blend of exhilarating speed and necessary fuel efficiency.

The 276 has become an expression of Cobalt classicism in lines that whoosh and swoop toward the fully integrated swim platform, molded into the hull, creating the illusion that this boat never really does ride at anchor.