Cornish-Crabbers Shrimper 17 for sale in Bursledon United Kingdom

The Cornish Shrimper 17, also known as the Cornish Crabber 17 is a splendid little dayboat in the traditional style with a roomy cockpit that includes a couple of berths for nights under canvas. This is a particularly nice example having been looked after religiously with fresh varnish every year on the woodwork, and a winter cover. She sits on a well maintained trailer that has been kept out of the water, and includes a 6hp Mercury engine.

The Cornish Shrimper 17, also known as the Cornish Crabber 17 is a splendid little dayboat in the traditional style with a roomy cockpit that includes a couple of berths for nights under canvas. This is a particularly nice example having been looked after religiously with fresh varnish every year on the woodwork, and a winter cover. She sits on a well maintained trailer that has been kept out of the water, and includes a 6hp Mercury engine. One of the nicest examples around, and a pretty colour too.  NOW OUTSIDE THE WHYBOATS OFFICE, DEACONS MARINA ON THE HAMBLE RIVER AND AVAILABLE FOR VIEWINGS 7 DAYS A WEEK

Build

BUILT IN 2009 BY CORNISH CRABBERS OF WADEBRIDGE, CORNWALL

Hull Construction: Hand laid solid GRP hull with no foam core in light blue gelcoat
Coppercoat antifouling
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.

Rudder: Transom hung on two stainless steel hangings bolted through the transom with hardwood backing pads.
The rudder is constructed from laminated plywood with a stainless steel lifting drop plate.

Ballast: 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.

Deck Construction: Hand laid GRP with Balsa core in way of horizontal load areas. Hard wood pads under deck fittings and stress points.

Cockpit : Cockpit locker lids are hand laid with Balsa core.
There is integrated non slip on horizontal surfaces with an optional two tone colour.
A cockpit drain is located in the center of the main foot well with additional drainage from the seats.
A central watertight locker offers general storage.

Length overall         20’0” 6.096 m
Length over deck    17’0” 5.182 m
Length of waterline 16’0” 4.877 m
Beam                        6’9” 2.057 m
Draught                     1’7” – 4’0” 0.483 – 1.219 m
Displacement            1450 lbs 657.70 kg
Sail area                    178 ft2 16.54 m2
Approx towing weight 2200 lbs 1000 kgs
RCD category             C

Mechanical And Electricals

Mercury Four-stroke 6hp outboard engine mounted in well
Last serviced 2018
GRP moulded fuel tank

Rig

GAFF SLOOP RIG

Mainmast: Laminated in Sitka Spruce and treated with Sikkens Cetol including a stainless steel mast band to take cap shrouds, jib and mainsail halyards. 
All 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.

Standing Rigging: Cap shrouds, lower shrouds & forestay in 4mm 1 x 19 stainless steel wire with swagged ends. Chromed rigging screws. Jib mounted on reefing spar and controls led aft to cockpit.

Running Rigging: Main throat / peak halyards – 6mm braid. Jib &Staysail halyards – 6mm braid. Main topping lift – 6mm braid. Mainsail reefing lines –6mm braid. Mainsail outhaul – 6mm braid. Mainsheet & Jib sheets – 10mm sheet rope. All associated blocks for purchase tackles.

Mainsail: Dacron in tan or cream. 2 reef points with tie in lacing. Luff and gaff lacing as required.

Jib: Dacron in tan or cream with wire luff and tell tails.

Accommodation

Two single berths
Single burner gas cooker

Deck Equipment

Single-axle trailer, full service 2 years ago, approx 30 miles done since
Anchor and chain/warp
Fenders and mooring warps
Sprayhood/cockpit tent
Sail cover
Outboard cover
Tonneau cover
Winter cover
Boathook
Tiller extension
Manual bilge pump