Cobalt Boats Forum

We've owned an A25, then an R5, then custom ordered a new 2018 A25. Absolutely love the A25 because of the sexy lines and hydraulic swim platform. While the R5 may be a little better sorted out on some interior features (such as hinges), the A25 feels exclusive. Wouldn't trade it for anything on the ...

IMG_2700 (1).jpg I don't know how the A25/A28 could be called outdated or grandpa's styling. The reason the A25 and A28 went out of production is because of the cost of the hydraulic swim platform and the five-piece mold process to get that exclusive rear styling. The R5 simply cannibalized the A25 ...

I imagine at this point somebody might stumble across this thread when considering buying a used A25 vs R5 or R7. Having owned two different A25's (2011 and 2018) as well as an R5 (2017) I'll offer my insight on the A25 vs R5.

We bought our first A25 in 2013. It was a 2011 with the Volvo-Penta ...