Cornish Crabber Shrimper 19 (sailboat) for sale

"Salty" is an exceptional, highly coveted 1996 Mark 2 model of the legendary Cornish Shrimper 19. Designed by Roger Dongray, this British-built pocket cruiser perfectly blends timeless traditional aesthetics with modern glass fibre practicality. While the Shrimper class is justly famous for its high-quality build,
characterful gaff rig, and beautiful wooden spars, "Salty" stands entirely apart from her peers. Validated by a glowing 2024 valuation survey, every inch of this boat has been prepared so the next owner can step aboard and sail away immediately. Including a brand new Yanmar 1GM10 fitted in 2024, "Salty" has been maintained to an uncompromising standard and fitted with premium, big-boat technology rarely seen on a vessel of this size, including state-of-the-art Raymarine Axiom 9 S Chartplotter. she represents the absolute pinnacle of weekend coastal cruising and characterful day sailing. "Salty" is not just another used Shrimper; she is a masterclass in how a pocket cruiser should be kept. Available now for a discerning sailor who demands the very best in detail, capability, and presentation.
Available for viewings now please call 01305 818541

MECHANICAL
Mooring Accessories: fenders, dock lines.
Engine Type: Inboard Yanmar 1GM10 single-cylinder marine diesel engine.
Fitted new 2024 with 200 hours of use last serviced 15/10/25
Power Output: 9 hp / 7 kW.
Drive Configuration: Traditional shaft drive. with Rope cutter
Propeller Type: Fixed 3-blade propeller.
Teleflex Morse: flush side mount engine controls (fitted 2024)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 20 litre fuel tank.
Steering System: Solid wooden tiller directly connected to a transom-hung rudder.ELECTRICAL
System Voltage: 12V DC primary electrical circuit.
Batteries : 2 x 12V Numax xv24 engine starting and domestic service batteries.(fitted 2024) second battery to guarantee nav instruments etc and engine start separately, so safety in passage making as the priority.
Battery Isolation: Heavy-duty rotary battery isolation switch.
Charging Input: Engine alternator charging.
12v: Power outlet with USB port
Switch Panel: Fused auxiliary switch panel for navigation aids.
RIGGING
Rig Configuration: Traditional gaff sloop rig.
Mast & Spars: Solid wooden mast, boom, gaff, and bowsprit.
Spinnaker pole: Whisper pole (Fitted 2024)
Kicker: Rope
Centreboard: Bolt and Bush replaced 2024 and wire strop for raising and lowering in 2026.
Tabernacle: Heavy-duty stainless steel tabernacle for easy mast lowering and trailer preparation.Bowsprit Fitting: Removable wooden bowsprit with stainless steel stem and tack fittings.
Standing Rigging: Stainless steel wire shroud lines and forestay. (replaced in 2024)
Running Rigging: age 3-5 years old.

SAILS
Mainsail: Freeman mainsail with slab reefing, excellent condition (fitted 2024)
Genoa: Freeman, excellent condition (fitted 2024)
Furling Gear: Sailspar headsail furling system led aft.

NAVIGATION
Steering Compass: Bulkhead or cockpit-mounted marine magnetic compass.
GPS Plotter: Raymarine Axiom Pro 9 S (Fitted 2024).
Log & Depth: Clipper.
Autopilot: Raymarine ST2000 Plus Tillerb Pilot (Fitted 2024).
VHF Radio: Standard Horizon GX1400GPS VHF DSC radio.(Fitted 2024).
Navigation Lights: Auqua Signals, Aqua series 34 LED Tri and Anchor light (fitted 2024).

DECK
Cockpit Design: Mark 2 deep, spacious, self-draining cockpit with Teak cockpit grating.
Keel Control: Cockpit-operated winch line for the lifting centreplate mechanism.
Deck Hardware: Cast aluminium or bronze mooring cleats and forward fairleads.
Tracks & Cars: Adjustable genoa/jib lead tracks with mechanical cam jammers.
Anchoring Gear: CQR anchor with chain and warp.

SAFETY
Bilge Pumps: 1 x manual high-capacity bilge pump operated from the cockpit.
(New fitted 2024)
Boarding Access: Transom-mounted stainless steel boarding ladder.
Buoyancy: Built-in reserve buoyancy within the structural hull laminate.

CANVAS
Mainsail Cover: Freeman (New fitted 2024)
All over Winter Cover: (New 2024) never used still in wrapping
Tiller Cover: Freeman (New 2024) never used still in wrapping

MISCELLANEOUS
Single Axle Road Trailer: (Original with the boat 1996). Serviced 2023 painted and winterised in 2024 stored outside from 2024.
Survey: Last surveyed in (2024)
Last out of water: March (2026)

ACCOMMODATION
Total Berths: 2 single berths in a single cabin space.
Berth Length: Configured longitudinally along the port and starboard sides.
Galley Facility: Compact pull-out or fixed galley unit featuring a single-burner(Camping) gas stove.
Fresh Water Supply: Plastic sink basin paired with a portable manually pumped water Jerry can container.

CONSTRUCTION
Hull Material: Hand-laid solid glass fibre reinforced plastic (GRP).
Hull Form: Traditional simulated clinker/planked effect hull moulding.
Hull Coppercoated: coppercoated (New in 2024)
Keel Type: Shallow draft stub keel complete with moulded mini-bilge runners.
Centreplate: 16mm hot-dip galvanised steel lifting centreboard.
Superstructure: GRP coachroof moulding integrated with non-slip deck surfaces.
Rubbing Strake: Robust solid teak rubbing strake tracing the upper hull profile.

DOCUMENTATION
Bills of Sale: Showing 5 years clear title
Builders Certificate :

OWNER'S COMMENTS
This boat has been prepared to an exceptionally high standard by her experienced owner for coastal cruising, (currently insured for cross channel)... whole text » less text