Its designers talk much of the 222's surfaces, of the tactile feel of the new boat, its integration of interior colors and textures, the long and free-flowing lines of its profile. The 222 is a looker alright, easy on the eye at first glance, sunlight bouncing from flawless gelcoat, graphics gleaming from their protected place within that gelcoat. And in a back-handed way this fascination with surfaces, with finished appearance, says much about time-honored Cobalt preoccupation with the deep-down heart of things.

The 222's cockpit carries on the good work begun in the bow. The high-back captain's chairs, with their handy pockets, have been redesigned, now with a five-degree bottom, new foams, and additional padding throughout. The resulting jump in the soothe-factor is unmistakable. The standard gauges and standard black leather, tilt steering wheel can be tricked out with an optional rosewood package that brings a rich luster to the pure functionality of the helm. The L-lounge seating is broad and welcoming, ready for a 50-mile cruise in comfort, a molded-in ice chest waiting at arm's length as, just aft, the pad offers a sun-swept expanse for midday naps. Ski storage waits below, and at the transom a starboard walk-thru makes traffic-flow fast and easy.

Options for the interior add even more convenience, more security and, in the sand-colored rivulet carpet, more dashing good looks. New 222 owners may choose among more practical niceties - an air compressor, an engine hatch actuator, a dinette table, and adjustable seat bases - as they dial in the 222's optional premium sound system with a tower-speaker package and a stereo remote at the transom
 
The expectable Cobalt standards punctuate the exterior: an aft wet locker, aluminum at the windshield (the rakishly flat windshield, creating additional room abeam), an extended swim platform with ladder, stainless steel engine vents, and an ergonomic anchor locker. A ski tower, in stainless naturally, leads off the 222's exterior option list, and enough canvas choices to cover a small house offer multiple opportunities for maximized protection of boat and owner alike.

Early reports suggest that the 222 is earning rave reviews from those inveterate stylists, the wakeboard crowd. Who better to recognize a boat capable of winning oohs and aahs at anchor and, then 90 seconds later, roaring toward the horizon at peak power, a laughing teenager out behind?

The 222. Surface beauty meets big heart.
For More Information on the Cobalt 222 contact Cobalt Boats on 02 9524 7472 or 0418 700 656 

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