Picton Cobra Under New Management

[J S]

Dave Picton has sold his interests in Cobra RIBs and the company is now under new management

The new owners Steve Arkell and Malcolm Patrick are both existing Cobra owners, and will seek to take the company to greater heights by increasing production and the Cobra model range.

The Cobra RIB, available in 5.5m – 12m models, has been popularised by Dave Picton with the introduction of the thoughtfully designed “Nautique” layout. However, it is the stability and rough water handling that has continued to make a Cobra RIB a popular choice for families, water sports enthusiasts and adventurers alike.

Dave will remain as consultant to Cobra and will retain the Maxum, Starcraft and Olympic distribution under the Picton banner. It is also his intention to expand the retail side of the business at the new 760 sq meter unit on Brynmenyn Industrial Estate.

James

[codprawn]

Bloody hell that's a shock - Dave giving up boatbuilding. He must have been going longer than most.

[Roy Smith]

Rough water handling
Ha Ha Ha

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by Roy Smith

Rough water handling
Ha Ha Ha

The yellow commercial one out of Swansea seems to cope quite well in our waters - then again the Bristol Channel/Irish Sea is pretty tame......

[J S]

Originally Posted by codprawn

The yellow commercial one out of Swansea seems to cope quite well in our waters - then again the Bristol Channel/Irish Sea is pretty tame......

I thought the saying: "Ship shape and bristol fashion" referred to the rough water and strong currents when entering the bristol channel.

James

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by J S

I thought the saying: "Ship shape and bristol fashion" referred to the rough water and strong currents when entering the bristol channel.

James

I was being sarcastic!!!

[J S]

Sorry it was late

James

[codprawn]

No wonder Dave sold out

http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/0300b...name_page.html

£2.95 million - shows he was doing rather well - he was turning over 3m a year according to the report. Doing a lot better than most on here gave him credit for - I wonder what someone like Scorpion's turnover is?

[J S]

Blimey had no idea Picton Cobras were that popular. I thought there might be a lot in wales but no were else. There are 4 7m ones in Aberdovey.

James

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by J S

Blimey had no idea Picton Cobras were that popular. I thought there might be a lot in wales but no were else. There are 4 7m ones in Aberdovey.

James

I remember Dave telling me that Greece was one of his biggest markets - they really are the perfect RIB for the Med.