Cobra RIBs is based in Christchurch, Dorset, in the United Kingdom. Cobra Yacht is a separate builder based in Bodrum, Turkey.
What types of boats does Cobra build?
Cobra builds rigid inflatable boats, including leisure RIBs, commercial craft and superyacht tenders. Its Nautique line is one of its best-known leisure ranges.
What is Cobra known for?
Cobra is known for RIB construction, sea keeping and in-house custom building. Its published materials also emphasize long-term development of its Nautique range.
Cobra is a British rigid inflatable boat builder based in Christchurch, Dorset. The company says it has designed and manufactured its own range of RIBs in the UK since 1988, including leisure craft, commercial boats and superyacht tenders. Cobra Yacht is a separate Turkish yacht builder established in Bodrum in 1978.
Company history and base
Cobra RIBs is described as an independent, family-run manufacturer based in Christchurch, Dorset. Its published history says the company has been building its own RIBs in the UK since 1988 and has developed its reputation around build quality and sea keeping. The same source says Cobra was among the early builders to see the leisure market potential for rigid inflatable boats. Cobra Yacht, a different builder, was established in Bodrum, Turkey, in 1978.
Models and construction
Cobra’s range centers on rigid inflatable boats for leisure and professional use, with custom superyacht tenders also part of the lineup. The company’s brochure identifies the Nautique range as an important leisure RIB line and says it has gone through multiple generation updates since its original launch. Its builder profile also states that Cobra constructs boats in-house, reflecting an emphasis on controlled production and custom build options rather than mass-market volume. The brand is associated with seakeeping, practical layouts and tender-style performance.
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