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The Cobra Nautique

The Cobra Nautique 8.7m is a premium, high-performance British-built Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) designed for family or group days out, featuring twin Mercury 225hp V6 outboards. Known for its exceptional rough-water handling and dry ride, this 8.7-meter RIB offers luxurious seating, a high-spec, and superior stability for up to 5 guests plus a skipper.

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The Cobra Nautique 8.7m is a British-built premium RIB designed to combine performance with comfort. Powered by twin Mercury 225hp V6 outboards, she delivers exceptional handling, a smooth ride and impressive performance throughout the Solent.

The spacious layout makes the boat equally suited to relaxed days on the water or faster coastal cruising. A large U-shaped seating area at the stern, full-length bow sunbed and onboard bimini provide plenty of space to sit back and enjoy the day, while the deep-V hull offers excellent stability and confidence in a range of sea conditions.

Specification

  • Length: 8.7 metres
  • Engines: Twin Mercury 225hp V6 outboards (450hp total)
  • Capacity: Up to 5 guests plus skipper
  • British-built Cobra Nautique 8.7
  • Deep-V performance hull
  • Large U-shaped aft seating area
  • Bow sunbed
  • Removable table
  • Bimini canopy
  • Synthetic teak decking
  • Hypalon tubes
  • Premium navigation and safety equipment

Skippered Charter

The Cobra Nautique is available exclusively with one of our experienced skippers.

This allows everyone onboard to relax and enjoy the day without worrying about navigation, tides or handling the boat. Whether you're planning a family day out, entertaining clients or celebrating a special occasion, your skipper will tailor the day around your plans and the conditions.

Every charter can be planned around your group, but popular options include:

  • A full day exploring the Solent
  • Lunch at The Hut, Isle of Wight
  • Cruise to Cowes or Yarmouth
  • Beaulieu River and Buckler's Hard
  • Osborne Bay anchorage
  • Sunset cruises
  • Family days on the water
  • Corporate hospitality
  • Special occasions and celebrations
  • Photography or filming support

As the Cobra Nautique is offered as a skippered charter only, no boating qualifications or previous experience are required.

Your skipper will take care of the navigation and operation of the boat, allowing you to simply enjoy your time on the water.

If you have a particular destination or itinerary in mind, we'll be happy to discuss the options when booking.

Skippered Charter

  • Full Day: From £XXX
  • Half Day: From £XXX

 

Charter prices depend on the duration, collection point and planned itinerary.

Fuel costs are calculated according to the distance travelled and the day's activities. We'll provide a full quotation before your booking is confirmed, so there are no unexpected charges.

The Cobra Nautique operates throughout the Solent and surrounding south coast waters.

Collection can be arranged from a range of marinas and harbours, including:

  • Hamble
  • Southampton
  • Lymington
  • Portsmouth
  • Cowes (by arrangement)

 

Alternative collection points may also be available depending on your itinerary.

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Customer Reviews

“Cloud Nine is a fantastic boat that handles the sea well-lots of power to get on the plane and kept going if you wanted it. My wife who is not the most confident boater said she wasn’t worried as the boat always felt planted to the water. Rob is a really great guy very laid back and gives you confidence going over the boat and its equipment to give you a great day out on the water.”
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Martin Gordon
“Rob skippered us and our 35ft Sailboat from Portishead to Falmouth. We encountered weather and issues on the boat which without Rob’s leadership, skill and confidence would have caused us to turn back. On the 36 hour journey Rob was consistently professional and friendly, providing coaching and friendly pointers throughout. The entire journey felt like a very easy lesson and we will benefit for many years to come from Rob’s advice and the simple standards he set aboard. Can’t thank him enough and will definitely be in touch in future!.”
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Ricky Velai
“Great School, great instructors, great boat, highly recommend taking course with these guys. Instructor Ramos was a great teacher”
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