BLUE CRAB 11
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 11.08 ft |
| LWL | 10.25 ft |
| Beam | 5.17 ft |
| Draft | 2.75 ft/ 0.25 ft min |
| Displacement | 200 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 4.3 kn |
About the BLUE CRAB 11
Also called GLOUCESTER 11.
Designed by Harry R. Sindle and built by Mobjack Manufacturing Inc. (USA) in 1971, the Blue Crab 11 is a compact fractional sloop with 900 hulls built. Its lightweight displacement of 200.0 lb and high SA/D ratio of 41.2 indicate a design prioritizing speed and agility over heavy cruising comfort.
- Best for:
- This boat suits day sailors, trailerable boat owners, and single-handers seeking a responsive, easy-to-handle package for protected waters. Its low max draft of 2.75 ft and minimal displacement make it ideal for shallow coastal cruising and beach launching.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 3.54 and a comfort ratio of 3.3, the Blue Crab 11 is not suited for offshore or bluewater cruising. Its light displacement and small size limit its seaworthiness to coastal and inland waters only.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other 1970s trailerable designs like the O'Day 14 or Cal 14, the Blue Crab 11 shares a similar role as a lightweight, performance-oriented day sailor. These boats are comparable due to their emphasis on sail area-to-displacement ratios and ease of transport.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the BLUE CRAB 11 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 11.08ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BLUE CRAB 11yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a BLUE CRAB 11? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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