CORNISH CRABBER PILOT 30
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 38.98 ft |
| LWL | 25.75 ft |
| Beam | 9.48 ft |
| Draft | 5.25 ft/ 3.5 ft min |
| Displacement | 14,000 lb |
| Ballast | 5,500.6 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.8 kn |
About the CORNISH CRABBER PILOT 30
A bermudian/marconi cutter rig version is also available with slightly less sail area. Thanks to Forum user 'Adelie' for providing information on this yacht.
The Cornish Crabber Pilot 30 is a distinctive vessel designed by Roger Dongray and built by Cornish Crabbers Ltd. (UK) in 1985. With a build count of ?, this model represents a specific era of British boatbuilding characterized by traditional aesthetics and robust construction.
- Best for:
- This boat suits traditionalists and coastal cruisers who value a classic gaff topsail cutter rig and a comfortable, motion-dampened ride over high-performance racing metrics.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 14000.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.58, the Pilot 30 is well-suited for offshore passages, offering stability and safety in heavy weather.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other Dongray designs like the Pilot 26 or Pilot 36, as well as traditional British cruisers from the 1980s such as the Hallberg-Rassy 35, due to their shared emphasis on seaworthiness and classic styling.
Performance
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
13 listings · boat years 1989–2014 · median $94,995
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 38.98ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CORNISH CRABBER PILOT 30yet 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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