Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 21 for sale in Chichester United Kingdom

Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 21 - Built in 2019 (but only launched in July 2020), and lightly used in Chichester harbour during the summers of 2021 & 2022

If you fancy a fresh, almost new Shrimper 21 with immediate delivery 'Skylark' is the one.

Her discerning and exacting first owner specified her inventory with utmost care to ensure she was as simple to handle as possible and had custom made pulpit rails with an electrically operated windlass (& remote control) fitted 'up forward', while the standard hull's bilge runners were extended, specifically to ensure that if on a drying mooring the vessel would remain upright and secure for uncompromised comfort onboard. A side benefit to these features is that this particular Shrimper may be easily transported on a simple flat-bedded trailer or truck too!

'Skylark's underwater surfaces were 'Coppercoated' from the factory. You could be enjoying this popular, classically styled, weekender/creek explorer within days of setting eyes on her.

Accommodation

The Shrimper 21's accommodation features more headroom throughout than in the original 19' version and four sleeping berths, with the same two primary berths in the main cabin, but additionally two berths in the for'peak, running over the marine-flushing 'heads'. The for'peak is provided with a degree of privacy and separation that was never possible in the earlier versions of the Shrimper by means of part bulkheads.

This particular Shrimper 21 also utilises the cockpit to its greatest possible extent by means of a custom made and removable cockpit canopy, combining with an adjustably mounted cockpit table for 'al'fresco' lounging and/or dining.

The for'peak is provided with an aft opening hatch over the toilet space; the toilet itself  connected to the sea via a 28 litre holding tank, with electric discharge pump and deck evacuation point. There is a centreline-mounted LED light fitted overhead.

In the Main Cabin, galley facilities take the form of a two-burner gas-fired stove to starboard and a stainless steel sink to port of the accessway to the for'peak. There is provision for crockery stowage outboard of the sink, with a large storage locker beneath. A 'Tannoy'-style ventilator is fitted through the deck, directly above the cooker. An adjustable table may be mounted to the starboard side of the low centreplate housing for dining at, or for food preparation. Reading lights are of stylish chrome/stainless steel material and accommodate LED lamps.

A compact 12V DC distribution panel is located to starboard side aft of the main cabin, together with fuel and holding tank content gauges.

A Fusion stereo system is also fitted next to this distribution panel with 2 saloon speakers

2 X 240v sockets and a dual USB Socket for phone charging

Mechanical And Electrical Systems

A Yanmar 1GM10 9hp single cylinder diesel engine
Conventional shaft drive to a fixed, 2-bladed propeller via stainless steel shaft fitted with a ‘lip seal’ by Tides Marine (for conveniently minimal maintenance and a dry bilge)
Rope cutter.

Tankage:

• Fuel: 38 Litre Plastic fuel tank with integrated fuel contents gauge.
• Water: 2 off 10 litre plastic 'Jerry' cans.
• Holding Tank: 28 litres. With level gauge

Electrical System.

• Fitted with the optional second battery, with rotary selection/isolation switch.
• 6-way 12V DC distribution panel.
• Electrical bilge pump with auto switch to supplement the standard manual bilge pump.
• 240v Shore power system installed in 2021 with a 10ah Battery Charger and 2 X 13a sockets in the cabin

Navigation Equipment

• Raymarine Axion 7" Colour Chart Plotter (giving anticipated depth and SOG, amongst other features).
• Raymarine ST1000+ autopilot.

Sails And Spars

Mainsail:Gaff mainsail. Covered by an acrylic sailcover.

Roller-furling Jib:Set on a carbon fibre 'Aeroluff' and provided with the 'optional' UV protection strip of course.

Mainmast: Laminated in Sitka Spruce and treated with Sikkens Cetol including a stainless steel mast band to take Cap shrouds, jib and mainsail halyards. Mast deck mounted on a substantial stainless steel tabernacle.
Main Boom: Laminated in Sitka Spruce and treated with Sikkens Cetol including a Stainless steel gooseneck fitting, kicker and mainsheet bands and all associated reefing line leads / terminals.
Bowsprit: Laminated in Sitka Spruce and treated with Sikkens Cetol including a stainless steel pivot fitting, end plate and bobstay take off points.
Gaff: Laminated in Sitka Spruce and treated with Sikkens Cetol including a Stainless steel gaff collar with rubber protection on bearing surface. Wire hoist span and block.

Deck Equipment

• 12V DC electric anchor windlass, mounted on a custom made stainless steel mounting, securely bolted to the aft face of the for'deck well. A remote control was also purchased to be able to operate the windlass conveniently; from the cockpit for instance.
• Set of blue covered cockpit cushions in 'Ambla' waterproof fabric.
• Aqua Signal LED tricolour light at masthead.
• Folding and removable sprayhood on stainless steel frame.
• Full cockpit enclosure; extending from trailing edge of the sprayhood.
• Cockpit table.
• Red ensign.
• Four inflatable fenders.
• Four mooring ropes.
• Aerosol fog horn.
• Manual bilge pump.

History And Construction

Hull Construction: Dark Blue Hand laid solid GRP hull with no foam core. Integral centerplate case laminated as part of the complete hull structure. Internal bunk and forepeak moulding bonded into hull with internal structural bulkheads bonded to both hull and deck mouldings.  The hull and deck joint is by way of an overlap or ‘Biscuit Tin Lid’ with GRP bonding.
Deck Construction: Hand laid GRP with Balsa core in way of horizontal load areas. Hard wood pads under deck fittings and stress points.
Rudder:  The rudder is constructed from laminated Plywood with a stainless steel lifting drop plate.The rudder is transom hung on two stainless steel hangings bolted through the transom with Hardwood backing pads.  
Ballast: Ballast is by way of iron punchings encapsulated in resin inside the hull keel moulding. A galvanised steel centerplate forms part of the ballast with a stainless steel lifting wire leading to a winch lifting system operated from the cockpit.

Manufacturer Provided Description

The Shrimper 21 is the most modern boat in the Cornish Crabber range, designed to enhance all the magic that the Shrimper series offers with a continued focus on the classic finish and build quality yet offering more space and some new features.

The lifting keel gives a shallow 1’10” draught making her ideal for both cruising and inshore exploring. Drying moorings are easily accessible keeping running costs to a minimum.

The rig is optimised to make the boat easy to prepare for launching using a clever pivoting bowsprit making mast lifting safe and easy. The very simple track & strap mainsail attachments streamline the rigging process.

Unusually for a boat of this size the standard boat features a Yanmar 9hp inboard diesel auxiliary engine. This sets her apart from the other trailer sailers on the market.

The self draining cockpit is well protected with high coamings and has room for up to 6 adults. Spacious cockpit lockers to port and starboard offer dedicated battery, water and gas storage. Teak inlays are a stylish option.

Below deck the accommodation is satisfyingly generous including a well-appointed galley with a double gas burner and fully plumbed sink. A full size double forward v-berth is easily accessible from the saloon with 2 full length settee berths extending under the cockpit. A sea toilet can be fitted as an option under the forward berth.

Every boat is built to order with exterior colours and interior layout finished to your liking. Top quality deck fittings, sails and boom cover come as standard.