For buyers who still value sleek lines over passenger capacity, and performance over square footage, the deck boat is the ideal stop between a runabout and a pontoon boat.

The 26SD has a tremendous amount of interior space. Within its 2.6m beam, the 26SD's cockpit is 91 inches wide. The interior maximizes interior space is maximised with a "blade-style" windshield, which creates less of an intrusion into the interior space than traditional wrap-around glass.

The port-side lounge converts to an aft-facing lounge with one hand. That same effort is all that's required to convert the rear bench to an aft-facing chaise, which is wide enough for three. The cockpit comes fitted with bi-folding doors at the windshield cowl and at the transom walk-through.

Stainless-steel switches illuminate when turned on, and labeled gauges provide ample systems data. Each analog gauge has an accompanying digital counterpart in the same dial.

This 26SD comes with a mini-galley that includes a sink, waste receptacle, and an optional refrigerator. To port, you'll find a standard head compartment with a portable MSD, with a porcelain commode and pump-out capability. The whole thing tucks neatly behind a clamshell door topped with French-stitched vinyl.

At the bow, the starboard lounge converts to a jump seat by removing the cushion beneath your thighs. The port side has a conventional lounge, and both have armrests that flip down from the backrest. There's also a broad foredeck with a concealed telescoping ladder and an anchor locker.

The 26SD comes with Cobalt's patented swim step, a clever bit of engineering that swings an inlaid portion of the swim platform out and down to create a submerged deck. Far superior to a ladder, that makes ingress to and egress from the water a snap.

From its profile view, the 26SD looks as good as a sleek runabout, with a sharp bow entry angle and ample flare for a dry ride. Transom deadrise is a healthy 21 degrees, so this is a boat that not only looks good, but also will hold its own in a harbour chop.

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