£185k British RIB vs big offshore waves | Cobra Nautique 9.2m test drive | Motor Boat & Yachting

[@markward3242]

Love to see one of those smash haulover inlet in Miami

[@andrewbeale2585]

This kind of boat seems to belong to another era now that the likes of Axopar have come along with amazing hulls, much more robust construction, and that all important shelter and compact sleeping accommodation. A great video Jack, but I am struggling to see the point of this boat other than for a quick blast around the bay then getting back before the rain comes in.

[@mac22011964]

Have to say I agree with this….been left behind.

[@MrSilus2000]

Strange response. 🤔

[@paulnorman8274]

Do Axopars have "robust" construction??? I suppose all European boats these days, have to be built to some sort of standards. And to be honest, they all sort of work fine. Mostly. But Axopar is built the same way Merry Fisher and Antares are. With the same components, from the same suppliers. The Axopars, and Saxdors, and others, are lower, with less superstructure. So feel more solid on the water, and can carry deeper V hulls without tipping over, so they don't slam as much. But they're a very far way off a Targa, Goldfish or Technohull or Seaward wrt. ultimate robustness of construction. Of course, they also cost half, or less, per size of boat, so it's not really a fair comparison. I believe their incredible success over the past decade, has more to do with recognising that not everyone wants solely and only the most cabins per Euro or foot; which is what the Benetaus, or even Princesses at a different price scale, were chasing. But also, that people want SOME amenities, like a place to crash for a night or two, a toilet and some minimal galley amenities; which the rib builders neglected. So they ended up hitting a sweet spot which proved VERY lucrative with today's buyers. But bulletproof, ice-class rated floating bunkers, they are very far from.

[@timtam6442]

£185k? We’re they drunk when they came up with that price?

[@MiloYellowknee]

Welcome to boating

[@Boatingtube]

I'm curious to understand their target market there are a lot of other fast and more practical boats for that kind of money!

[@paulchen508]

One key thing of cobra ribs is that they can be slipped easy and go to all boxes having a beam of 2,55m.

[@hayios0]

Not many with the seakeeping, safety, rough sea behavior of such RIBs. Edit, If I had to choose RIB or boat to travel with family, I' d trust the former

[@mobstamaniac]

@@hayios0 You can buy a Stabicraft 27.5 foot aluminium boat with twin outboards for 100k NZD cheaper. There are a lot better boats, and for much cheaper.

[@hayios0]

@@mobstamaniac RIBS dont sink other boats do for many reasons cracked hull failed bilges when flooded by waves and so on .... Better boat by your standards maybe. You can buy many boats a lot cheaper than the one u mentioned ......

[@mobstamaniac]

@@hayios0 My standards? It's an overpriced boat. At the end of the day I think the boat is a superyacht tender. Made to be sold to people with so much money that they don't really care about the cost.

[@120Livi]

£185k! Seems like a lot of money for a day boat.

[@hayios0]

Day Boat for UK maybe.. So many small islands to explore in the Med. As for the price, calculate engines-steering price, vhf, GPS/navigation-electronics, amenities, upholstery, then substract all of the bits and pieces price from the actual boat.

[@robbarrett4038]

@@hayios0 No way its worth three quarters the price of a Rolls Royce, total rip off

[@willlowbridge350]

I recently met some of the Cobra guys on the slipway at Salcombe, very passionate about their products and history. Cobra is a brand I have always liked but never owned one. Looking forward to seeing some v special Cobra products at this years Southampton boat show. Cheers

[@SalmanTheFoodie]

I would buy a axopar at this price point and get a lot more boat for the money , they handle beautifully and give you important stuff like sun and wind protection .. As a british boat maker this brand should have taken into consideration the british weather and not left the helm open to the elements ..

[@robc3863]

Unless they're looking to sell in warmer climes

[@McQuokka]

I am sure the engines on this thing are super-powerful but how tf can anyone justify a £185k price tag on a small inflatable rib? That's f insane pricing.

[@JedemPoKucama]

If you sit down you can't even see where you're going...look at how high those screens are against the windshield...

[@SalmanTheFoodie]

I agree .. ride is important but at this price point you expect a lot more ..

[@rh1n0h]

Not sure about this brand, but my suspension seats at 800mm butt height work perfectly to view over screen

[@RIB_Rigid_Inflatable_boat]

Me dan ganas de llorar cuando leo los comentarios, cuanta ignorancia respecto al mundo de las RIB, compararlas con barcos rígidos? con cabina? sabrán que existe ropa de agua? Hard Top? el vídeo es muy bonito y me ayudará a superarme a mí mismo, me alegra de ver canales náuticos por encima de los 150k de suscriptores, un abrazo

[@nickglossop]

I love ribs, this looks great and seems to handle well but for a lot less you could have a Brig.

[@cookiemonster2299]

Cheers I like ribs but I prefer the ribeye nine41 in this category. 👍😁🇬🇧

[@MrPantss]

All I can say is, “how much!!?” When you think of the gin palace you can buy second hand for that money…..

[@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944]

Lekker man lekker

[@157-40_T]

Is there a U.S. dealer?

[@hellohellohello6847]

If I’m spending 180k on a boat, I want to be able to take a shit on it and sleep the night.

[@elitedavidhorne8494]

185K for a small open boat. Wtf!

[@hildablanco1591]

A rib with a Caterpillar and comrade drive would fly

[@BilgerWaters]

185K ? hahahahahhaha

[@ianscott3180]

£185k for a rubber dingy? When I win the lottery I will have one on my big Hakvoort. Until then? Fun to watch though.

[@paulbelbel6773]

Tooop

[@joes6088]

If those were the “big offshore waves” at the beginning, then this guy should not be going anywhere near a boat……

[@gaycha6589]

Absolute bargain. Filling it with petrol every other day will be a pleasure too.

[@lukegarcia3238]

£40-50,000 maybe

[@musletech]

A LOT OF MONEY FOR A JET SKI...

[@francesorossi8766]

185k for this?! You def got scammed