2008 Cobalt 252 Sold Boat in Kimberling City, MO 65686 US
Built in 2008
252
1 Engine (--)
25 feet
Gas
Fiberglass/Reinforced
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| Price | $37,000 | $37,900 | $38,000 | $35,997 | $39,000 | $34,995 |
| Location | Kimberling City | Eldon | Springfield | Independence | Eldon | |
| Nominal Length | 25' | 24' | 29' | 21' | 20' | 31' |
| Engine Make | - | Volvo Penta | Volvo | MERCURY | Indmar | Volvo |
| Total Engine Power | - | 300 hp | 320 hp | 200 hp | - | 320 hp |
| Days on Market | 27 | 60 | 70 | 994 | 414 | 70 |
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Looking for a pre-owned Cobalt bowrider for sale near Table Rock Lake, Missouri? American Water Sports is proud to present this brokered 2008 Cobalt 252 - a genuine mid-2000s-vintage 25-foot premium American sterndrive bowrider from Cobalt Boats' Neodesha, Kansas production line, powered by the legendary MerCruiser 496 MAG big-block V8 sterndrive, and available for sale through American Water Sports' brokerage program (Stock #B-DS444-52055). This 2008 Cobalt 252 delivers exactly what buyers searching for a pre-owned premium Cobalt specifically look for - the segment-benchmark Cobalt build quality, distinctive Cobalt hull design, premium interior appointments that have historically ranked at the very top of the premium American runabout segment, big-block MerCruiser 496 MAG powertrain with generous low-end torque and confident on-plane cruise character, and a spacious 25-foot bowrider layout that handles Table Rock Lake, Beaver Lake, Bull Shoals, Lake of the Ozarks, and Grand Lake open-water duty comfortably. Whether you're searching online for "pre-owned Cobalt for sale Missouri", "used Cobalt 252 near me", "25-foot bowrider Table Rock Lake", "MerCruiser 496 MAG boat for sale", or "Cobalt brokerage Ozarks", this brokered 2008 Cobalt 252 at American Water Sports is worth serious consideration for the buyer who wants genuine Cobalt ownership at brokered pre-owned pricing rather than factory-new.
Brokered Third-Party Ownership - What That Means for the Buyer
This 2008 Cobalt 252 is offered through American Water Sports' brokerage program (Stock #B-DS444-52055) - meaning the boat is owned by a third-party seller, and American Water Sports serves as the broker representing the sale rather than as the direct owner of the boat. Brokered listings offer specific advantages: access to boats that wouldn't otherwise be available through dealer inventory (this is a genuine 17-year-old vintage-era Cobalt 252 in the mid-2000s premium generation, increasingly hard to find in good ownership condition), and pricing that typically reflects the third-party seller's motivation rather than dealer margin structures. Brokered ownership does carry specific considerations that differ from dealer-owned or factory-new inventory: the boat's condition, engine hours, maintenance history, and specific inclusions are the seller's representations rather than American Water Sports' direct dealer certifications. Prospective buyers should treat this brokered 2008 Cobalt 252 exactly as they would treat any 17-year-old private-owner used-boat purchase - with a thorough in-person walkthrough at our location, verification of the seller's stated engine hours (engine hours were not specified at listing intake - please verify at walkthrough), review of all available maintenance records, and consideration of a pre-purchase marine survey by an accredited surveyor as appropriate for the specific purchase situation. American Water Sports can walk you through all of the specific brokerage details, coordinate a walkthrough at our location, and connect you with the seller for questions on ownership history and maintenance records.
Hull Number Verification - HIN #FGE52055H708 Decoding
The Hull Identification Number (HIN) on this listing is FGE52055H708 - which decodes as follows: FGE is the Cobalt Boats Manufacturer Identification Code (MIC), confirming this is a genuine factory-built Cobalt from the Neodesha, Kansas production line; 52055 is the specific serial number for this hull; H7 indicates a build month of August 2007; and 08 confirms the model-year designation as 2008. The HIN structure is consistent with Cobalt's standard factory-HIN convention for the mid-2000s production era, and it validates the listed 2008 model year and Cobalt manufacturer attribution. Prospective buyers should visually verify the hull-stamped HIN at walkthrough to confirm it matches the documented HIN on the title and registration paperwork - standard due-diligence practice for any pre-owned boat purchase, and specifically important on 17-year-old vintage-era boats where clean title and matching-HIN documentation are essential to a confident purchase. American Water Sports will make the actual hull-stamped HIN and all seller-provided title/registration documentation available for review at the walkthrough.
Why a Pre-Owned 2008 Cobalt 252?
The Cobalt 252 was one of Cobalt's headline mid-size bowriders during the mid-2000s premium runabout era - a 25-foot premium sterndrive bowrider that delivered the segment-benchmark Cobalt build quality, distinctive Cobalt hull design with meaningful open-water capability, premium interior appointments that consistently ranked at the top of the segment, and a spacious family-day-cruise layout that could comfortably handle larger passenger groups. The 2008 model year sits in the meaningful sweet spot of the Cobalt 252 production era - refined and well-sorted after several model years of iteration, but still in the mid-2000s vintage that many Cobalt buyers specifically appreciate for its distinctive styling and pre-recession Cobalt build-quality standards. For the buyer searching for a genuine premium Cobalt at pre-owned brokered pricing - with the ownership prestige, build quality, and interior appointment character that define the Cobalt brand at any vintage - this 2008 Cobalt 252 is exactly the kind of brokered opportunity that doesn't come along often. Cross-shops directly against similar-era Sea Ray 240 Sundeck, Chaparral 236 SSi, Regal 2500, and Four Winns H240 vintage-era premium bowriders - with the Cobalt build-quality reputation as the specific differentiator.
MerCruiser 496 MAG Big-Block V8 Sterndrive - The Legendary Powertrain
This 2008 Cobalt 252 is powered by the legendary MerCruiser 496 MAG (8.1-liter big-block V8) sterndrive - one of the most respected big-block V8 sterndrive powerplants in premium American runabout history. The 496 MAG delivered roughly 375 horsepower in standard-tune configuration (the 496 MAG HO high-output delivered roughly 425 horsepower), with the low-end torque, holeshot acceleration, and cruising-load capability that big-block V8 sterndrive duty specifically demands on a spacious 25-foot bowrider. The 496 MAG was MerCruiser's premium big-block sterndrive powerplant during the mid-2000s production era - essentially the definitive 8.1-liter big-block for the premium runabout segment before the transition to modern-emissions-compliant powertrains in the 2010s. For the buyer who specifically values classic MerCruiser big-block character - distinctive exhaust note, generous low-end torque, and the kind of confident cruising presence that only a big-block V8 sterndrive delivers - the 496 MAG is exactly the powertrain that defines premium mid-2000s Cobalt ownership. Prospective buyers should verify the specific 496 MAG configuration at walkthrough (standard 375hp MAG or 425hp MAG HO), verify the specific sterndrive unit (typically Bravo Three counter-rotating twin-propeller sterndrive for this displacement class), and review all available service history - the MerCruiser 496 MAG is a proven and durable big-block, but 17-year-old sterndrive powertrains specifically benefit from documented maintenance history. American Water Sports' service shop is fully equipped to support MerCruiser 496 MAG service.
Cobalt Boats - Premium American Runabout Builder Since 1968
The Cobalt brand pedigree is a central distinction on this listing - Cobalt Boats has been building premium American sterndrive runabouts and bowriders in Neodesha, Kansas since 1968, and has established a reputation as one of the genuine top-of-segment premium American runabout builders. Cobalt is routinely cross-shopped against Regal at the very top of the premium American bowrider segment, with a reputation for segment-benchmark build quality, distinctive hull-and-deck design with meaningful open-water capability, and premium interior appointments that consistently rank among the very best in the segment. For families searching for genuine Cobalt ownership at pre-owned brokered pricing - with the ownership prestige and build-quality character that define the Cobalt brand - this 2008 252 is a specific opportunity to own a real Cobalt at pre-owned pricing. Our current Cobalt inventory also includes a 2025 Cobalt R8 Surf (current-generation forward-drive wakesurf variant) for buyers who want to cross-shop vintage Cobalt vs current-generation Cobalt Surf variants.
25-Foot 252 Layout - Spacious Premium Bowrider Configuration
The 252's 25-foot platform delivers a genuinely spacious mid-2000s-era premium bowrider layout - with a wide-open bow lounge with wraparound seating and integrated storage, a well-appointed midship helm cockpit with the classic mid-2000s Cobalt driver-focused instrumentation layout, a generous aft cockpit lounge with wraparound seating around the engine cover, integrated swim platform with boarding ladder, factory Bimini top, integrated ski tow pylon or optional wakeboard tower depending on the original build spec, factory audio system, integrated cup holders and storage throughout, and premium upholstery with the mid-2000s Cobalt stitching detail and material quality that has held up remarkably well in the vintage-era premium runabout segment. For specific interior condition, upholstery preservation, gel-coat condition, and specific factory option content on this specific 2008 build, please review the walkthrough condition documentation with our team and the seller directly. Interior and exterior colors, factory Bimini and audio configuration, and any additional factory-optional content on this specific unit will be documented at the in-person walkthrough.
Honest 17-Year-Old-Vintage Framing - What to Look For at Walkthrough
As a 17-year-old brokered pre-owned boat, this 2008 Cobalt 252 requires the same honest walkthrough diligence that any similarly-vintage premium runabout purchase demands - regardless of how well the boat presents on the water. Specific walkthrough items worth documenting: gel-coat condition and any spider-cracks, oxidation, or blister history; upholstery condition and any sun-fading, seam-separation, or foam degradation (vintage-era Cobalt upholstery typically holds up well but 17 years is enough time for cumulative sun exposure to matter); floor and stringer condition (essential on any older fiberglass runabout); MerCruiser 496 MAG service history including any documented outdrive service, bellows replacement, gimbal-bearing service, and impeller replacement intervals; battery and electrical system condition; trailer condition and brake/bearing service history if a trailer is included; and any evidence of prior insurance-claim history or repair work. A pre-purchase marine survey by an accredited surveyor is a reasonable consideration for a brokered vintage-era purchase of this size and value class, particularly given the third-party ownership framing that limits American Water Sports' ability to make direct dealer certifications on prior maintenance and condition. Our team will make all seller-provided documentation available for review, coordinate the walkthrough, and support a marine-survey inspection at the walkthrough location if the buyer elects to arrange one.
Build Specifics - Contact American Water Sports About This 2008 Cobalt 252
This brokered 2008 Cobalt 252 (Stock #B-DS444-52055) is currently listed through American Water Sports' brokerage program. For the complete build documentation on this specific unit - including seller-verified engine hours, complete MerCruiser 496 MAG configuration (standard 375hp MAG or 425hp MAG HO), specific sterndrive unit (Bravo Three or other), interior upholstery color and condition, exterior gel-coat color and condition, factory Bimini or upgrade configuration, factory or upgraded audio system spec, factory ski-tow-pylon or wakeboard-tower configuration, factory option content, included accessories, trailer availability and condition, seller-provided maintenance records, and title/registration documentation - please contact American Water Sports directly. We're happy to coordinate a walkthrough at the boat's storage location, connect you directly with the seller for ownership-history questions, support a pre-purchase marine survey, and walk you through the brokerage transaction process.
Key Specifications
- Year / Make / Model: 2008 Cobalt 252 (Premium 25-Foot Sterndrive Bowrider)
- Stock Number: B-DS444-52055 (BROKERED - Third-Party Owned)
- Status: Pre-Owned - Brokered Through American Water Sports
- Hull Identification Number (HIN): FGE52055H708 (verified Cobalt factory HIN, August 2007 build, 2008 model year)
- Length Overall: 25 ft
- Beam: 8 ft
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Engine: MerCruiser 496 MAG (8.1L Big-Block V8) - Single I/O Sterndrive
- Engine Type: Single Sterndrive (I/O)
- Engine Hours: Not specified at listing intake - please verify at walkthrough
- Fuel Type: Gasoline
- Category: Premium American Sterndrive Bowrider / Runabout
- Builder: Cobalt Boats - Neodesha, Kansas (Est. 1968)
- Warranty: As-Is Third-Party Ownership - Any Remaining Warranty Coverage Would Be Seller-Verified
- Sold Through: American Water Sports Brokerage - Boating Industry Top 100 Dealer
- Serving Region: Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas - the greater Ozarks region
At-a-Glance Highlights
- Brokered 2008 Cobalt 252 for sale - genuine mid-2000s Cobalt 25-foot bowrider
- BROKERED / THIRD-PARTY OWNED - pre-purchase walkthrough and survey recommended
- Hull verified as factory Cobalt (MIC FGE) built August 2007 for 2008 model year
- MerCruiser 496 MAG (8.1L big-block V8) - legendary premium sterndrive powertrain
- 25-foot spacious premium bowrider layout
- 8-foot beam - meaningful cockpit and lounge volume
- Cobalt Boats - Neodesha, Kansas, premium American builder since 1968
- Segment-benchmark Cobalt build quality and interior appointments
- Distinctive Cobalt hull design - meaningful open-water capability
- Wide-open bow lounge, midship helm cockpit, aft cockpit lounge
- Integrated swim platform with boarding ladder
- Cross-shops with similar-era Sea Ray 240 Sundeck, Chaparral 236 SSi, Regal 2500, Four Winns H240
- Cross-shop with our current-generation 2025 Cobalt R8 Surf
- Engine hours not specified - verify at walkthrough
- Interior/exterior colors and condition - document at walkthrough
- Trailer availability and condition - verify at walkthrough
- Maintenance records - request from seller and review at walkthrough
- Pre-purchase marine survey recommended for confidence
- Sold through American Water Sports Brokerage - Boating Industry Top 100 Dealer
- Serving Table Rock Lake, Beaver Lake, Bull Shoals, Lake of the Ozarks, Grand Lake
- Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas - the greater Ozarks region
- MerCruiser 496 MAG service supported through our shop
- Financing and delivery logistics available
Ready for Table Rock Lake - Your Cobalt Brokerage Specialist in the Missouri Ozarks
American Water Sports is a Boating Industry Top 100 Dealer and a full-service marine sales, service, and brokerage operation serving Table Rock Lake and the greater Ozarks region from two convenient locations in Kimberling City and Shell Knob, Missouri. Whether you're searching online for "pre-owned Cobalt 252 for sale near me", "used Cobalt bowrider Missouri", "25-foot Cobalt Table Rock Lake", "MerCruiser 496 MAG boat for sale", or "Cobalt brokerage Ozarks" - this brokered 2008 Cobalt 252 through our brokerage program is a genuine opportunity to own a real Cobalt at pre-owned pricing without the wait-time or cost of new-boat ownership. Our brokerage program routinely handles listings that wouldn't otherwise be available through dealer inventory, and our team is fully equipped to walk buyers through the honest tradeoffs of vintage-era brokered ownership vs newer factory-authorized options - with our current Cobalt R8 Surf, factory-new Regal LS lineup, and comprehensive MasterCraft wakesurf lineup all in current inventory for direct cross-shop. For the buyer who wants genuine premium American Cobalt bowrider ownership at brokered pre-owned pricing, with big-block MerCruiser 496 MAG character and spacious 25-foot family-cruise capability - this brokered 2008 Cobalt 252 is worth serious consideration this season.
Contact American Water Sports About Stock #B-DS444-52055
Ready to take a look at this brokered 2008 Cobalt 252 in person? Contact American Water Sports today to coordinate a walkthrough, request the seller-provided maintenance and title documentation, verify engine hours and condition details, arrange a pre-purchase marine survey, or walk through the brokerage transaction process. Our team can also cross-shop this 2008 252 against our current-generation Cobalt R8 Surf, factory-new Regal LS lineup, or other pre-owned bowrider alternatives in current inventory.
Kimberling City (Table Rock Lake, Missouri): 13253 State Hwy 13, Kimberling City, MO 65686 - (417) 739-5912
Shell Knob (Table Rock Lake, Missouri): 26325 State Hwy 39, Shell Knob, MO 65747 - (417) 213-4999
Online (Cobalt, Regal, MasterCraft, Barletta, and More): AmericanWaterSports.com
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 8/23/26 | Initial price | $37,000 |
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Overview from around the web 2008 Cobalt 252
The 2008 Cobalt 252 has garnered positive feedback from customers, who appreciate its blend of performance, comfort, and craftsmanship
Many users highlight the spacious layout, which comfortably accommodates friends and family for a day on the water. The boat's smooth ride and powerful engine options are frequently praised, making it ideal for both leisurely cruising and water sports. Customers also commend the boat's quality finishes and attention to detail, noting that the interior is both stylish and functional, with ample storage space. The ease of handling and maneuverability further enhance the boating experience, allowing for confidence whether at dock or in open water. Additionally, users often mention the versatility of the Cobalt 252, as it seamlessly transitions from a day of fun on the lake to a relaxing evening anchored under the stars. Overall, the 2008 Cobalt 252 stands out as a well-rounded boat that meets the needs of a variety of boating enthusiasts.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 2008 Cobalt 252 is a popular choice among boat enthusiasts for its blend of performance, comfort, and craftsmanship. Here are some pros and cons to consider:
Pros
Quality Build: Cobalt boats are known for their exceptional construction and attention to detail. The 252 features durable materials and solid craftsmanship that enhance its longevity.
Performance: With a powerful engine option, the 252 offers excellent speed and maneuverability, making it great for water sports and cruising.
Spacious Layout: The design includes ample seating, spacious storage compartments, and a comfortable bow area, making it perfect for family outings and entertaining guests.
Smooth Ride: The deep-V hull design provides a stable and smooth ride, even in choppy waters, ensuring a pleasant experience for all on board.
Stylish Design: The 2008 model boasts a sleek, stylish profile that not only looks great but also enhances performance through improved aerodynamics.
Versatile Use: Whether you're looking for a cruising vessel or a boat for water sports, the Cobalt 252 adapts well to various activities, making it a versatile choice.
Cons
Price Point: Cobalt boats, including the 252, can be relatively expensive compared to other brands in the same category, which may not suit all budgets.
Fuel Consumption: Depending on the engine choice and usage, fuel consumption can be higher than some smaller or more economical boats, which might be a consideration for long-term ownership.
Maintenance Costs: The premium build quality often requires specialized maintenance, which can lead to higher upkeep costs compared to more mainstream brands.
Limited Sleeping Capacity: While the boat is great for day use and short excursions, it may not offer adequate sleeping accommodations for overnight trips, which could be a downside for those looking for extended cruising options.
Weight: The solid construction, while enhancing durability and stability, can make the boat heavier, which may affect towing requirements and fuel efficiency. By carefully weighing these pros and cons, potential buyers can determine whether the 2008 Cobalt 252 aligns with their boating needs and lifestyle.
Made For
The 2008 Cobalt 252 is designed for boating enthusiasts seeking a blend of luxury, performance, and versatility. Ideal for families or groups of friends, this model offers ample seating and space for social gatherings on the water. Whether you're cruising along the coastline, enjoying water sports, or simply relaxing at your favorite spot, the Cobalt 252 provides a comfortable and stylish experience. Adventure seekers will appreciate its powerful engine options and responsive handling, making it perfect for those who enjoy speed and agility on the waves. Additionally, its high-quality construction and attention to detail cater to those who prioritize both durability and aesthetics in their watercraft. Whether you're an experienced boater or new to the world of boating, the 2008 Cobalt 252 is built to accommodate a variety of lifestyles and preferences, making it a superb choice for anyone looking to enhance their time on the water.
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