Cobra 850 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

David Feltham·1976·~700 hulls·Cobra Yachts
Cobra 850 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · twin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
28.5' · 8.69 m
Displ.
7,750 lbs · 3,515 kg
First year
1976

The Cobra 850, designed by David Feltham and built by Cobra Yachts at Hayling Island, stands as one of the most successful British production cruisers of the late 1970s. With approximately 700 units produced between 1976 and 1982, it earned a reputation as a robust, seaworthy vessel that maximized interior volume without completely sacrificing sailing pleasure. The model was a cornerstone of the UK’s burgeoning charter market and remains a staple on the secondhand market for coastal cruisers and firsttime owners.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 10,058
Ask, not sold · 14 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
6
14 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-5.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United Kingdom (84.6%) · Germany (7.7%) · Netherlands (7.7%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Cobra 850 listings span 3 countries. United Kingdom leads with 11 listings (84.6%), followed by Germany and Netherlands.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

13 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 8,41211584.6%
Germany$ 18,617107.7%
Netherlands$ 17,337107.7%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Sabre 3837.83'$ 49,9004017
Pearson 30330.29'$ 16,990295
Hallberg-Rassy 3837.96'$ 78,7612612
Sabre 3636'$ 42,900236
Cobra Yachts 850You are here$ 10,058146
Pearson 3535'$ 19,000145
Maxi 9531.17'$ 21,535138
Westwind Wind 3535.07'$ 32,580114
Sabre Yachts 2727'$ 4,704116
Roberts 2525'$ 9,49380
S2 8.528'$ 11,00072

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cobra 850 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Cobra 850 over the past 12 months is $10,058. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cobra 850 sailboats are for sale?+
6 Cobra 850 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 14 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Cobra 850 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Cobra 850 has decreased by 5.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Cobra 850 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Cobra 850 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (84.6%), Germany (7.7%), Netherlands (7.7%).
05Do Cobra 850 listings get price reductions?+
About 29% of Cobra 850 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 10.3% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Cobra 850?+
Comparable models include Sabre 38, Pearson 303, Hallberg-Rassy 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.