A low profile and bow rail-less foredeck play ûa big role in the 293's look. The trade-off: ûdecreased foredeck safety and headroom.

We raise the bar when we test a boat of Cobalt’s high quality. Hey, it’s a no-brainer: The Neodesha, KS, company builds very good boats. (You’ll have a tough time finding anyone who will argue against that.) So the question becomes: Does the boat live up to its price? With a vessel such as the Cobalt 293, we expect nothing but the best—and you should too. We tell you here whether the 293 lives up to those “Great Expectations.”

Design/Construction

Cobalt designed its 293 to perform primarily as a speedy day boat with enough cockpit space and conveniences to head out with several guests and play all day. However, cabin amenities—including a…