Cobra 850 Sailboats for Sale

David Feltham·1976·~700 hulls·Cobra Yachts
Cobra 850 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · twin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
28.5' · 8.69 m
Disp.
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
$ 8,693
Asking price · 16 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
16 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-38.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United Kingdom (86.7%) · Germany (6.7%) · Netherlands (6.7%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Cobra 850 listings appear across 3 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 13 (86.7%), followed by Germany and Netherlands.

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

Country view

15 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 7,96413386.7%
Germany$ 18,251106.7%
Netherlands$ 16,996106.7%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

6 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Maxi 8428.02'$ 11,674186
Cobra Yachts 850You are here$ 8,693163
S2 8.528'$ 12,000138
Bavaria Yachts 35035.25'$ 54,181127
Rydgeway 80025.75'$ 7,69691
Roberts 2525'$ 9,20280

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 $8,693. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cobra 850 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Cobra 850 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 16 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Cobra 850 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Cobra 850 is down 38.4% over the last 3 months compared with 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 (86.7%), Germany (6.7%), Netherlands (6.7%).
05Do Cobra 850 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Cobra 850 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 8.9% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Cobra 850?+
Comparable models include Maxi 84, S2 8.5, Bavaria Yachts 350. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.