2001 Cobra 8.5 for sale in Salcombe – photo 1
Inflatable / RIB
Good
Just Reduced

Cobra 8.5 & Suzuki DF250

Salcombe
£19,995
Year

2001

Length

28 ft

Engine

Outboard

Fuel

Petrol

Hours

2170

Make

Cobra

Model

8.5

AI Summary

For sale: a 2001 8.5m Cobra RIB in good condition, featuring a reliable 2014 Suzuki DF250 outboard engine with 2170 hours and new tubes installed in 2016. Priced at £19,995 and located in Salcombe, this versatile inflatable is perfect for leisure, fishing, diving, or commercial use, combining performance and safety with Cobra's renowned durability.

Description

8.5m Cobra RIB (2001) – Suzuki DF250 (2014) – New Tubes 2016 – Twin Fuel Tanks Cobra 8.5 metre RIB, built for performance, safety, and versatility. Perfect for leisure, fishing, diving, or commercial work. Cobra RIBs are known for their strong hulls, excellent sea-keeping, and long-term reliability. Boat Specifications Make / Model: Cobra RIB Year: 2001 Length overall: 8.5 m (27ft 11in) Beam: 2.6 m Hull: Deep-V GRP – smooth, stable ride in rough water Tubes: Hypalon tubes replaced 2016 Engine: Suzuki DF250 outboard, 2014 Fuel system: Twin fuel tanks – extended range for day trips or work Steering: Hydraulic Capacity: Large open deck, seats 8–12 comfortably Max Speed: Depends on load – powerful 250hp engine Features & Equipment Spacious deck with seating and ample storage lockers Non-slip deck throughout Stainless steel grab rails and A-frame Boarding ladder Bilge pump Navigation lights Compass and basic electronics (GPS/plotter and VHF can be fitted) Bow sunbed / seating layout with cushions Suitable for both leisure and commercial use Performance & Handling Deep-V hull ensures excellent handling at speed and in choppy water RIB design gives stability, buoyancy, and safety Powerful Suzuki DF250 engine delivers reliable cruising and top speed performance Twin fuel tanks provide extended range for longer trips Well-maintained and ready to use Ideal for fishing, diving, coastal cruising, or tender duties Perfect for buyers looking for a solid, capable offshore RIB E&OE Disclaimer The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Interested in this boat?

£19,995

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