Cornish Crabber 24 MK V

A beautifully presented Cornish Crabber 24 Mk V combining traditional gaff-rig character with modern sailing performance. Designed by Andrew Wolstenholme, the Mk V retains the timeless Crabber styling while offering a refined hull, carbon mast and contemporary systems that make her equally at home on coastal cruising, estuary exploring or extended weekends away. She is beautifully presented and exceptionally well specified Cornish Crabber 24 Mk V, owned from new by her current owner and clearly maintained to a very high standard throughout. Combining traditional gaff-cutter styling with modern construction and practical cruising comfort, the Crabber 24 Mk V is renowned for her forgiving handling, shallow draft versatility and timeless character. Her lifting centreboard configuration allows access to shallow waters and drying harbours while retaining excellent sailing performance and stability. This example benefits from an excellent specification, comprehensive Raymarine electronics package, electric anchor windlass, Featherstream feathering propeller, hot and cold pressurised water system and cockpit-led sail handling. The Yanmar 2YM15 engine has under 65 hours from new and is supported by a full service history. Comfortable accommodation for four includes a spacious forward double berth, separate heads compartment and practical galley, making her ideal for coastal cruising and extended weekends aboard. Presented with Coppercoat antifouling, full winter cover and a comprehensive cruising inventory, this one-owner Crabber 24 Mk V represents a rare opportunity to acquire a superbly maintained example of this highly sought-after modern classic. Yanmar engine Carbon mast Coppercoat Raymarine electronics Heating Electric windlass Feathering propeller Shore power Whether exploring the East Coast creeks, cruising the South West, or enjoying weekends in the Solent, the Crabber 24 Mk V offers traditional charm without sacrificing modern comfort. Accommodation Sleeps 4 in one cabinDouble V berth forwardSingle port and starboard saloon berthsL-shaped galley to starboardSeparate heads to portForward Berth:Large V-berth double cabinStowage beneath the berthThe forward berth arrangement incorporates a hinged backrest panel, allowing the area to function both as a sleeping cabin and as comfortable seating for the saloon during the day.Overhead opening deck hatch and opening coachroof portlightsSaloon:Port and starboard settee berthsU-shaped seatingRemovable saloon tableStorage beneath the seating and within dedicated lockers throughout the cabin.Galley:L-shaped galleyStainless steel sinkNeptune 4500 two burner gas cooker with grillGenerous stowage for a yachtHeads:Separate heads compartment to port, with shower, hand basin and stowage locker beneathJabsco Seawater toiletStainless steel hand basin with pressurised waterShower & cockpit shower Construction GRP Hull, deck and superstructureBlue gelcoat finishLifting galvanised centreboard, controlled in the cockpitTiller steeringTransom hung rudderCoppercoat antifouling, applied by Cornish CrabbersMechanics:Yanmar 2YM15 14hp, diesel engine, under 65 hoursFull Yammer service historySingle lever throttleShaft drivenFeatherstream three-blade feathering propellerEngine sparesElectrics:2 x 70ah 12v batteries with isolator switch (spare winter batter as well)Charged by 125A engine alternator19.6v solar panel, 5w trickle charger12v accessory outlet at the electrical distribution panel with USB adaptorTankage:1 x 43 litre (9.5 gallon) fuel tank1 x 100 litre (22 gallon) water tank1 x 28 litre (6 gallon) holding tank with overboard discharge pump & deck suction outletWater System:Pressurised hot & cold water systemWater heated by an engine calorifierRigging:Gaff-rigged cutterSelden carbonfibre mastSitka spruce gaff, boom & bowspritGenoa & bowsprit furlers by Aero Luff SparsSlab reefing mainsail with three reefs using single point reefing from the cockpitSails:All sails in cream dacron clothMainsailJib with UV protectionStaysail with UV protection