1978 Cornish Crabber 24 for sale in UK
1978 Cornish Crabber 24 for sale on Boat361: GBP 16000, located in UK, 1978, Cornish Crabber, 24, 24.0 ft, sail_yacht. For Sale: Cornish Crabber 24 Mk1 – “Barnacle” (Sail No. 177, 1978) Includes twin axle trailer, tender + engine, and full navigation package Located in Stafford, stored in...
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For Sale: Cornish Crabber 24 Mk1 – “Barnacle” (Sail No. 177, 1978) Includes twin axle trailer, tender + engine, and full navigation package Located in Stafford, stored indoors on her trailer A reluctant sale of Barnacle, a beautifully maintained 1978 Cornish Crabber 24 Mk1 (sail number 177). She is one of the finest examples of a Mk1 Crabber you’ll find, combining traditional charm with robust GRP construction and reliable modern upgrades. With her classic gaff cutter rig, she’s perfect for coastal cruising, long weekends, and anyone who appreciates a proper classic. ________________________________________ ? Key Features • Model: Cornish Crabber 24 Mk1 • Year: 1978 • Name: Barnacle • Sail Number: 177 • Designer: Roger Dongray • Construction: GRP hull with timber trim • Rig: Gaff cutter with topsail • Location: Stafford (stored indoors on trailer) • Full Paper work History ________________________________________ ?? Engine Kubota D850 – 3 cylinder diesel, featuring: • Upgraded cooling with large heat exchanger • New impeller • New diesel filter & fuel lines • Vetus Bullflex flexible prop shaft coupling A strong, reliable engine that suits the Crabber perfectly. • Diahatsu Alternator installed . ________________________________________ ? Sails & Rigging Two full sets of sails included: Primary Set (Good Condition) • Mainsail secured to mast with Mast rings for easy rigging • Roller reefed staysail • Roller reefed jib • Topsail Second Set (Serviceable/Older) • Ideal for creating a flying jib • Spare mainsail for everyday use Mast & Spars • Mast, gaff, boom, and bowsprit are A1 condition: solid, varnished, and rot free. (See Photos) ________________________________________ ?? Accommodation & Systems • 4 berths (saloon + forepeak) • Fresh water bladder in forepeak with 12v pressure pump to sink • 12v grey water pump out • Wallas diesel cooker + cabin heater (worth £2,000 new) • 100Ah leisure battery + solar charging • Engine battery also solar charged • Internal 12v lighting A cosy, practical setup ideal for cruising. ________________________________________ ? Covers & Canvas • Full winter cover (currently fitted even indoors to keep her dust free) • Cockpit cover (boom over type, quick to clip on/off) • Two cockpit tents: o Older canvas tent (good template or resale) o Heavy duty PVC cockpit tent with windows ________________________________________ ? Navigation & Electronics All installed last year and included in the sale: • Orca Core 2 with NMEA2000 backbone (runs brilliantly with iPad) • Lowrance LVR 880 EU VHF radio • Furuno GPS plotter Secondary back up navigation. • NASA windvane (professionally serviced last year) • NASA speed & depth instruments ________________________________________ ? Tender • Zodiac Cadet 310 • 4hp Mercury 2 stroke outboard (recent serviced + new impeller) ________________________________________ ? Trailer Indespension Big Dipper twin axle trailer, purpose built for this boat: • Recently serviced • New tyres • Completed 300 mile trip (Stafford ↔ Gosport) with no issues ________________________________________ ? Condition & Recent Work • Mast, gaff, boom & bowsprit: A1, varnished, no rot • Rudder replaced in stainless steel (recent) • Rudder skeg replaced • New anodes supplied (ready for fitting after antifoul) • Keel strip replaced with stainless steel • Centreboard fitted with new stainless lifting wire • Foredeck and cockpit are completely rot free ________________________________________ ? Inventory Included with Barnacle: • Multiple mooring lines • Fenders • Extra fuel cans • Electric & manual bilge pumps • Swim ladder • Horseshoe life buoy • Emergency rescue ladder • Bosun’s chair • Lifeline • Two anchors • Red ensign + flagpole • Lots of spares (see photos if you have them) • Registered on the Small Ships Register • Plus Two A4 box folders of paperwork and Manuals. ________________________________________ ?? Why She’s for Sale A difficult sale—due to medical advice and family concerns, I’m no longer able to go to sea. Barnacle deserves an owner who will continue to enjoy her. I’m confident the first person to see her will buy her. ________________________________________
Boat details
- Price
- GBP 16000
- Location
- UK
- Year
- 1978
- Category
- Sailboats
- Make
- Cornish Crabber
- Model
- 24
- Length
- 24.0 ft
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