The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Cobra 850 Bilge Keel

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  261536
  • LOA  ·  8.70m
  • Year  ·  1980
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Bilge keels
  • Berths  ·  5
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 13hp, Volvo MD 7A (1980)
  • Lying  ·  Falmouth, UK
Boatshed Cornwall
Boatshed Cornwall
David Coumbe

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer David Feltham
Builder Cobra Yachts (UK)
Lying Falmouth, UK
Fuel capacity 50.0 ltr (11.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 25/01/2020

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 13hp
Engine make and model Volvo MD 7A (1980)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Tiller
Drive saildrive
Prop(s) 3 blade fixed
Fuel consumption (approx) 1.5 ltr (0.3 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Max speed (approx) 6 knots

The engine has recently been overhauled. The head has been refurbished, replacement fuel injectors, replaced injector pump and renewed fuel hoses.

Dimensions

LOA 8.70m
LWL 6.70m
Beam 2.90m
Draft Min 1.30m
Draft Max 1.30m
Displacement 3,515kg (7,750.6lbs)
Storage Ashore

Rig

Sloop rigged Aluminium spars (1980) with stainless steel standing rigging (2010)

Sails

Mainsail - Slab (2012) Lazy Jacks, 2 Reefs
Headsail - Furling (2010)
Other sails Spinnaker ()
Spinnaker gear

Upgrades includes; Seldon 100s furling, Boom, Bow roller, cockpit canopy and frame, Sails, spinnaker boom.

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Bilge keels
Finish Paint finish

Water tank has been removed and renewed with a plastic tank. Size to be confirmed.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 5
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 4
Handbasin 1
Heads 1 heads (Sea Toilet)

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Sink
Icebox
Manual water system
Pressurised water system
Non-Smokers

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Spray dodgers
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers

1 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
3 anchors
20.00m of chain
20.00m of warp
dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
2.5hp outboard, Suzuki, Short Shaft (2008)
Anchor chain and warp length will need to be verified.

Nav Equipment

Speed
Log
Wind
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
AIS Receiver
Echo sounder
Radar Reflector

The electronics are new and interconnected to a Garmin 6008 chart plotter.

Safety Equipment

LPG Detector
Liferaft
Life jackets
Life buoys
Danbuoy
Safety harnesses
Horn

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments


This particular boat is in good condition for her age throughout and the current owners have kept on top of all the essential maintenance and replacement activities. A lot of investment has recently been made throughout this Cobra 850 which make's it an ideal ready to sail option.

If you are looking for a budget boat or if this is your first yachting adventure, then this one is all ready for the new season an well worth a look.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Cobra 850 Bilge Keel has been personally photographed and viewed by David of Boatshed Cornwall. Click here for contact details.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

Approximately 12 years

Why are you selling her?

Not used enough and no longer suits lifestyle

Where have you sailed her?

Cornish coastal sailing

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