Brochure Nautique
Brochure Nautique
OUR HERITAGE
The evolution of Cobra RIBs has spanned more than 35 years
GENERATION and we remain the sole designer and manufacturer of the
TWO now highly respected Cobra RIBs brand. We are proud of our
heritage - from humble beginnings in 1988, to the producer
2000 - 2006 of the now world-renowned, Deep V Hulled, Nautique
In 2000 Cobra launched an update to the original Nautique range, focussing on Family powerboat range.
Adventure Ribs and keeping Cobra at the forefront of the leisure RIB market. Our
customers were first asked to ‘Join the Adventure’.
Since our beginning, we have launched 5 generations of the
Nautique model, which today remains at the forefront of the
RIB market and has become synonymous globally with the
phrase the ‘Ultimate Family Adventure RIB’. All Cobras are
GENERATION custom built in the UK using only the finest materials.
THREE & FOUR
2007 - 2016
Cobra introduced the popular and compact 6.6m as the smallest boat to the Nautique
range. This generation also saw a new ‘deeper V’ hull design on the 7.6m Nautique and BUILDING HAND-CRAFTED BRITISH RIBS FOR
upwards, providing boats with increased performance and further edge in rough seas. OVER 35 YEARS AND COUNTING...
Steve Arkell
Chairman
GENERATION
FIVE
2016 - PRESENT
Cobra launches generation five of the Nautique range at the Southampton Boat Show
2016. Designed completely from the ground up, this range set a new standard in the
Rib market, proving that once again Cobra Ribs are the flag bearers for the Ultimate
Adventure Rib.
HULL CONSTRUCTION
THE BUILD Our hulls are manufactured using the latest materials with
the joint aims of improving stiffness, improving longevity, and
Our handcrafted build process is something we pride ourselves
minimising environmental impact.
on. We have a strong belief that our boats are of much higher
quality being hand-finished. We have stayed dedicated to
The Cobra design maximises stiffness by using a monocoque
creating handcrafted boats for over 30 years.
structure. This structure style provides the solid, comfortable,
and reliable feel when operating the boat in rough water.
This is translated into our design process; we create full
detailed design drawings to show how the boat will look and
The fibreglass construction is the culmination of over 30 years
feel, before transferring this into CAD drawings, to be refined
of manufacturing experience in the UK.
and tested for functionality. All our boats are moulded from
a high precision 5-axis CNC machine, which works to a
tolerance of +/- 0.005, meaning all our boats are built to the
exact design specification.
Our suspension helm seating has been specifically designed TUBE CONSTRUCTION
so that all mechanisms are integrated to hide any unsightly
mechanics, as well as protect them from the sea air. We are All our tubes are assembled from the finest materials available.
delighted with the resulting design and are certain you will We specifically designed our tubes to be able to handle all
be too as it is now offered as a standard across the entire weather, temperature, and sea conditions, which meant when
Nautique range. picking the tube material, it needed to be able to perform
consistently, whatever the circumstance.
All our boats go through demanding quality control checks
before leaving our South Coast (UK) factory. We are very Our tube design offers functionality and practicality without
passionate about giving our customers the best possible finish compromising on style. Cobra’s tubes are cut and applied by
and we pride ourselves on our level of quality. hand, to offer you the best fit, performance, and durability on
the market.
6.2 The walk-in bow allows for extra seating
on board when needed..
Layout One
Layout One
MODEL SPECIFICATION
Supplied with our unique design of
suspension seats, making the 7.0m a top
choice for comfort beyond imagination, • LOA 7.0m
soft ride, and performance handling in • Max power (Hp) 225
any state of water.
• Max persons 8
• CE category B
Layout One
COBRA SPECIFICATION
• LOA 7.7m
• Max power (Hp) 300
• Max persons 11
• CE category B
The spacious and luxurious aft, bench
seating is perfect for people carrying;
easily transforming into a great sociable
space with the addition of our optional
oval dining table.
8.2 Layout One Layout Two
COBRA SPECIFICATION
8.2 NAUTIQUE • 380 Litre Stainless Steel Fuel Tank
• Suspension Helm Seating
The Cobra Nautique 8.2m has one of the driest rides in • Bilge Pump
its class. The additional deck space allows for a variety • Boarding Ladder
of seating configurations, as well as being able to offer • Stainless Steel A frame
a full electric heads option. The 8.2m gives you the • Full Length Sun Pad Area
creativity to choose a layout and set up that is just • Heads Option
right for you and family. Join the adventure.
MODEL SPECIFICATION
• LOA 8.2m
• Max power (Hp) 400
• Max persons 12
• CE category B
Layout One
MODEL SPECIFICATION
Supplied with our unique design of
suspension seats, with comfort beyond • LOA 8.7m
imagination, soft ride, and performance
handling inany state of water. • Max power (Hp) 500
• Max persons 12
• CE category B
MODEL SPECIFICATION
• LOA 9.2m
• Max power (Hp) 600
• Max persons 13
• CE category B
• Walk in bow with additional • Walk in bow with additional
seating seating
• Bow seating that converts to • Bow seating that converts to
full length sunbed full length sunbed
• ‘Flying Seat’ console with toilet • ‘Flying Seat’ console with toilet
• Hand built tubes • Hand built tubes
• Ergonomic dashboard with • Ergonomic dashboard with
Garmin GPS Garmin GPS
• Suspension helm seating • Suspension helm seating
• Wrap around U-shaped aft • Dual aspect helm seat
seating
• Spacious aft bench seating
• Rear locker & sunbed
• Rear locker & sunbed
9.7 The walk-in bow allows for extra seating
on board when needed. Converts to full
length sunbed
Layout One
COBRA SPECIFICATION
9.7 NAUTIQUE Hand built tubes
MODEL SPECIFICATION
Supplied with our unique design of
dual aspect suspension seats, with
comfort beyond imagination, soft ride, • LOA 9.7m
and performance handling inany state
of water.
• Max power (Hp) 800
• Max persons 14
• CE category B
MARINE VINYL
TUBE OPTIONS - ORCA HYPALON
OCEAN BLUE ALPIN BLUE MILITARY GREY NEPTUNE GREY ARCTIC GREY BLACK ICE WHITE
SILVERTEX ®
TUBE OPTIONS - ORCA HYPALON CARBON
This is just an indication of our popular colour choices, however we can produce almost any style or colour you have in mind.
Don’t hesitate to contact us and find your perfect look.
6 Priory Industrial Park, Airspeed Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4HD
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www.cobraribs.com