This is a lovely, beautifully presented, and hugely equipped example of the Cornish Crabber 24 Mk V. This four berth cruiser offers old world charm, yet with an up to date design that is both easy to handle and fun to sail.
The comfortable accommodation allows for extended cruising. The cockpit is huge for a yacht of this size, and the layout of the running rigging ensures it remains clear for your crew and guests. Below decks accommodation is light and spacious with a proper galley and a full sized heads compartment.
The very comprehensive inventory includes heating, hot and cold running water, electric anchor windlass, AIS and much more. The mooring on the River Dart is paid until March 31st 2026.
To find out further information regarding this lovely craft, or to arrange a viewing seven days a week, please give Peter Keats a call on 07809 221135.
Construction, Rig & Machinery
GRP Hull, deck and superstructure
Lifting galvanised centreboard, controlled in the cockpit
Coppercoat epoxy based antifouling, applied by the builders
Raising bowsprit, to reduce marina fees.
Wintered inside ashore since 2021
Teak treated with Boracol twice a year
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS:
Length Overall (with bowsprit): 8.6m (28'3")
Length on Deck: 7.32m (24')
Length Waterline: 6.66m (21'10")
Maximum Beam: 2.66m (8'9")
Draft (Plate up): 0.725m (2'4")
Draft (Plate down): 1.4m (4'7")
Displacement: 2,250kg (4,950lb)
TITLE DOCUMENTS:
Original VAT Invoice
Original Builder's Certificate
REGISTRATION:
Part 1 British Ships Registered
RIG
Gaff rigged cutter
Selden carbon main mast
Sitka spruce spars and bowsprit
Genoa and bowsprit furlers by Aero Luff Spars
Slab reefing mainsail with two reefs
All lines lead aft to cockpit via Spinlock clutches
Selden mainsheet traveller
Fairlead tracks for both jib and staysails
SAILS
All sails original, in tan.
Mainsail
Jib with UV protection
Staysail with UV protection
WINCHES:
2 x Barton G8 primary winches
2 x Barton G8 halyard winches
MACHINERY
Yanmar 2YM15 14hp diesel engine
570cc two cylinder motor with fresh water cooling
264 hours run at July 2025
Engine serviced annually
Exhaust elbow replaced July 2025
Shaft drive to Featherstream three blade feathering propeller
Rope cutter
Prop and rope cutter anodes replaced annually
Single lever throttle/shift
ELECTRICS:
2 x 12v batteries with isolator switch
Charged by 125A engine alternator and 240v shore power smart charger
Solar panel trickle charger
Shore power outlets in the cabin
12v accessory outlets at the galley and electrical distribution panel
Double USB outlet at the forward cabin
TANKAGE:
1 x 43 litre (9.5 gallon) fuel tank
1 x 100 litre (22 gallon) water tank
1 x 28 litre (6 gallon) holding tank with overboard discharge pump and deck suction outlet
WATER SYSTEM:
Pressurised hot and cold water system
Water heated by engine calorifier and 240v shore power immersion heater
Accommodation & Inventory
Sleeps four in one double and two single berths
Eberspacher diesel fired warm air heating
FORECABIN:
Large double V berth, the extension for this lowers to form a backrest for the saloon seating.
2 x Cave lockers
Overhead hatch to deck
SALOON:
2 x Settee/Berths with storage below and behind
U shaped seating for socialising/dining
Removable table
2 x Large storage areas with fiddles
Electrical distribution panel
240v 13A shore power outlet
2 x Opening port hatches
GALLEY:
Stainless steel Neptune 4500 two burner gas cooker with grill on gimbals
Stainless steel sink with hot and cold mixer
Portable 12v chilled cool box
Top loading utensil storage
Crockery storage
Storage below the sink and cooker
Storage lockers behind the cooker
HEAD/SHOWER COMPARTMENT:
Jabsco sea toilet
Stainless steel handbasin with hot and cold mixer/shower wand and storage below
Towel hooks
Toilet roll holder
Opening port hatch
COCKPIT:
Large and clear cockpit
Fitting for the saloon table
2 x Deep cockpit lockers
Gas bottle locker
Hot and cold cockpit shower
NAVIGATION AIDS:
Ritchie bulkhead compass
Raymarine Axiom 9" touchscreen plotter (New 2025)
Raymarine i50 display (log, speed and depth)
Raymarine i60 Wind
Raymarine ST2000+ Tillerpilot
Raymarine AIS 700 Transceiver (displays to the chart plotter)
Raymarine Ray52 DSC VHF radio
Echomax XS dual band active radar reflector (radar target enhancer)
Clock & Barometer
LED navigation lights
GROUND TACKLE:
9kg CQR anchor with chain and warp
Quick electric anchor windlass with deck controls
GENERAL EQUIPMENT:
Stainless steel mooring and spring cleats
Sprayhood in navy blue, with integrated hand holds
Mainsail cover in burgundy
Full winter cover
Cockpit cover
Over boom cockpit tent
Window covers
Flyscreen for forward hatch
Spare washboards
Cockpit cushion set
Scatter cushions
Stainless steel boarding ladder
Fenders and warps
Boathook
Carbon monoxide alarm
Pushpit mounted Plastimo lifeline
Automatic bilge pump with alarm
Manual bilge pump
Camping Gaz cylinder
Owner's Comments
We bought "Oystercatcher" in late 2021 to enjoy with our family on the River Dart, where her lift keel has been perfect for exploring the local waters.
She’s been a real pleasure to own — well cared for, regularly serviced, and stored indoors each winter.
We’re now looking for a slightly larger boat to take us on new adventures, but we’ll be sad to see her go.
We're happy to offer the use of her mooring to the new owners until the end of March 2026 (the Harbour Authority has agreed to this in principle).
We hope she brings as much joy to her next owners as she has to us