Cobalt
Cobalt Boats, of Neodesha, Kan., builds sterndrive powerboats ranging from 20 to 40 feet in runabout bowriders, cuddy cabins and cruisers. The company is still family-owned and led by its founder, Paxson St. Clair.
Cobalt reaches 1 million hours without a lost-time injury
A focus on safety resulted in the milestone for more than 700 employees.
Congressman visits Cobalt Boats
Rep. Roger Marshall toured the company headquarters in Neodesha, Kansas.
Wakesurfing the White House Lawn
Cobalt Boats’ president and founder meet President Trump for Made in America Product Showcase.
Paxson St. Clair exits as Cobalt president
Vice President of Operations Shane Stanfill will take over the lead position.
U.S. appeals court reverses $5.4 million decision against Brunswick
The court ruled that Brunswick Corp. had not infringed on Cobalt’s patented retractable swim step.
DealersCircle signs Cobalt
Web-based marine industry provider now has 1,100 dealers and 23 boat brands.
Cobalt to expand Kansas facilities
The company will invest $7 million in the expansion, with construction beginning early this year.
Larson, Cobalt, Hatteras, Jeanneau, HCB and Carver add dealers
Here are the latest partnerships between U.S. boatbuilders and dealers.
Cobalt unveils new website
Cobalt Boats has redesigned its website incorporating interface improvements that work on mobile and desktop platforms.
Cobalt names sales manager for Asia and Middle East
Cobalt Boats has added Steve Hashim as its sales manager for Asia and the Middle East.
Cobalt-Sea Ray patent dispute continues
Cobalt Boats LLC filed another lawsuit against Sea Ray parent company Brunswick Corp., charging the company is continuing to infringe on Cobalt’s patented retractable swim step.
Cobalt Boats donates to prisoner-transition program
Cobalt gave the Kansas Crossroads Foundation $3,200 last month to help with operating expenses, utilities and the continuation of its mission.
Cobalt Boats signs deal with Florida designer
Cobalt Boats is partnering with Facheris Design in Bradenton, Fla., which specializes in custom boat and yacht design.
Cobalt Boats hands out awards at dealer meeting
Cobalt Boats recognized top-performing Cobalt and Marker One dealers at its annual dealer event.
Cobalt dealer in California has new owner
San Ramon Boat Center, a longtime Cobalt Boats dealership with stores in Rocklin, Calif., and Lake Tahoe, recently announced the sale of the business to Scott Vanderbeek.
Cobalt Boats hands out awards at dealer meeting
Cobalt Boats said its recent dealer meeting was the best-attended event in its history.
Cobalt Boats debuts new models at dealer meeting
Cobalt Boats and its platform boat brand Marker One introduced five new 2016 models.
Cobalt Boats adds Western regional sales manager
Cobalt Boats named Jeffrey Morales as Western regional sales manager, replacing 40-year veteran Alex Barry.
‘Keeper of the culture’
High-end boatbuilder (and winemaker) Pack St. Clair’s current role is to uphold the integrity of the Cobalt brand