The most startling runabout in America has slipped beneath the radar.

Beyond argument, the Cobalt 262 has shown itself as something of a beauty queen; the captains of other boats, strollers on the dock, casual diners at the marina . . . they all pause to look when a 262 idles by. Most especially when the 262 in question bears a bimini arch. The arch stands among the more obvious of the 262’s elegances, but traditional, understated Cobalt craftsmanship stands behind its bold, Mediterranean good looks: a Kevlar-reinforced hull, the bow scuff plate, the stainless steel windshield braces, a walk-thru door at the all-composite transom, the concealed boarding ladder, the cleats amidships. The yacht-certified 262 arrives with sharper deadrise, reversed chines, and all-composite construction in an unmistakable profile that suggests the performance waiting with the 262’s high-end power options. In the cockpit the 262 invites family and friends aboard with a double-wide flip-lip helm seat able to seat four adults across, a wraparound lounge, and a graciously appointed head compartment. Naturally, new 262 owners can trick out their boats with tantalizing options that complement its fundamental grace and functionality. And you might just as well take every option in sight — people will stare anyway. Options MOTOR : Volvo 8.1 GI 375hp Fresh Water Cooled (DuoProp DPS-A drive) MOTOR WARRANTY : Covered under Coblat 5 year extended thru 2012 (transfer fee applies) HOURS : 175 FUEL TANK: 70 GALLONS PROP TYPE : Stainless Steel GAUGES : Fuel/Volt/Tach/Speedo; Water Temp/Oil Pressure/Trim Gauge; Air/Water Temp CANVAS : Sun-Top; Full Mooring Cover ELECTRONICS : Removable Faceplate Sony CD Player w/remote on dash Sony X Plode 800 watt Amp ; (7) Speakers; Compass; Digital Depthfinder; Garmin GPS OPTIONS : Trim Tabs; Automatic Fire Extinguisher; Dual Batteries; Teak Swim Platform w/ Walk Thru Transom; Fresh Water Shower; Transom Cooler on Swim Platform; Ski Pylon; Cockpit Carpet; Bow Seating w/Center Fill Cushion; Stainless Steel Windshield; Plexi-Glass wind filler for bottom of windshield; Captain & Companion Seats w/Flip up Bolsters; Cockpit Teak Table; (2) L Lounges in Rear Cockpit; Port-a-Potty with Pumpout; Anchor Locker - 2007 Cobalt 262 Bowrider