CORNISH CRABBER 24 MK3
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 24.5 ft |
| LWL | 20.75 ft |
| Beam | 8.5 ft |
| Draft | 3.5 ft |
| Displacement | 7,826 lb |
| Ballast | 3,300.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.1 kn |
Engine
| Yanmar | 2GM15 hpSee all 65 parts → |
About the CORNISH CRABBER 24 MK3
Replaces the Cornish Yawl. Available with a Bermudan rig. SA = 386 sqft / 35.8 sqm LOA above is the LOD. LOA with retractable bow sprit extended is 30.5 ft / 9.29m Also available with a Yanmar 2GM 18hp diesel.
The Cornish Crabber 24 Mk3 is a classic gaff-rigged cutter designed by Roger Dongray and built by Cornish Crabbers Ltd. in the UK from 1991–2014. With a build count of ?, this model represents a specific era of production for this iconic British trailer-sailer.
- Best for:
- This boat is ideally suited for coastal cruising and trailerable sailing, appealing to owners who value traditional aesthetics and manageable size for single-handed or couple sailing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 7826.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.72, the boat is designed for coastal and sheltered waters rather than serious offshore bluewater passage making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other Dongray designs like the Cornish Crabber 26 and similar trailer-sailers from the 1990s such as the O'Day 23, sharing similar displacement and trailer-friendly dimensions.
Direct variant of the CORNISH CRABBER 24 MK3
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Estimated Value
Medium ConfidenceAsking price by model year
15 listings · boat years 1977–2025 · median $69,950
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 24.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CORNISH CRABBER 24 MK3yet 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.
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