Cobra 750 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Cobra 750 means looking at a 1977 David Feltham design built in solid fibreglass, with the Cobramold yard producing the shells and Cobra Yachts of Hayling Island completing the fit-out. Several hundred were completed, some as factory boats and others as home-finished kits, so the individual history matters more than the badge.
Layouts on the Used Market
The 750 is a 25-foot masthead sloop offered with either twin bilge keels or a fin keel, and the bilge-keel version draws only about 3.5 to 3.8 feet, making it a natural for shallow berths. Inside, the beamy hull gives two cabins sleeping four or five in teak-faced accommodation. Because Cobra also sold bare hulls with finishing kits, you will find factory-fit boats alongside owner-completed interiors of uneven quality.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
A commonly fitted theme on these boats is a short-handed setup, meaning simplified sail handling for a small crew. Engine options recorded include a Volvo Penta diesel and a Nanni diesel, both with shaft-drive transmission — worth confirming which is installed, as the Nanni gives a higher top speed. Beyond that, keep your inspection focused on the hull and completion quality rather than option lists.
What to Inspect
The one documented watch-point is the home-completion legacy: Cobra 750s were sold as bare hulls and finishing kits, so a kit boat's structure and interior may vary from yard standards. On any example presented as owner-finished, check the hull moulded by Cobramold and finished by Cobra Yachts on Hayling Island for amateur work or omitted reinforcement at the hull-to-deck joint, bulkhead bonding, and interior joinery.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats typically appear in the United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands. Before you commit:
- Confirm keel type and measured draft
- Verify which diesel engine and shaft drive is fitted
- Inspect home-completed hulls for joinery and bonding quality
- Check teak interior for rot or poor fastening
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Cobra 750. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 4 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 2 | $6,993 | — |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $10,878 | +55.6% |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $9,178 | -15.6% |
| Jul 26 | 2 | $2,447 | -73.3% |
Where they're listed
Cobra 750 listings appear across 3 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 4 (66.7%), followed by Germany and Netherlands.
Country view
6 listings · 3 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $6,968 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% |
| Germany | $9,324 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Netherlands | $4,662 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
Similar boats to compare
3 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobra Yachts 850 | 28.5' | $ 8,151 | 17 | 2 |
| Rydgeway Marine/Pegasus Yachts, Oulton Broad 700 | 23.33' | $ 4,011 | 9 | 4 |
| Cobra Yachts 750You are here | — | $ 6,968 | 6 | 2 |