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Cornish Crabber 24
Designer: Roger Dongray  ·  Builder: Cornish Crabber  ·  First built: 1974
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About the Cornish Crabber 24

Built by the renowned Cornish Crabber yard in Cornwall, England, this 24-footer represents the company's commitment to traditional gaff-rigged sailing craft with modern construction standards. Known for their distinctive character boats that blend classic aesthetics with contemporary performance, Cornish Crabber has earned a reputation for producing seaworthy vessels that capture the spirit of traditional British sailing. The Crabber 24 embodies the yard's philosophy of creating boats suitable for both leisurely coastal cruising and more adventurous passages. With her gaff rig configuration, she offers the authentic sailing experience that enthusiasts seek, complete with the visual appeal and sailing characteristics of traditional working boats. The design emphasizes seaworthiness and stability, making her well-suited for coastal exploration and weekend cruising. This model attracts sailors who appreciate traditional seamanship and the unique handling qualities of gaff-rigged vessels. Her robust construction and thoughtful design details reflect Cornish Crabber's heritage of building boats capable of handling British coastal conditions. While not designed for racing, she rewards sailors with an engaging and authentic sailing experience that connects them to maritime tradition while providing reliable performance for coastal adventures.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 29.25 ft / 8.92 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 20.25 ft / 6.17 m
Beam 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
Max Draft 4.67 ft / 1.42 m
Min Draft 2.42 ft / 0.74 m
Displacement 4,600.00 lb / 2,087 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 305.00 ft² / 28.34 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Gaff Topsail Cutter
Construction GRP
Designer Roger Dongray
Builder Cornish Crabber
First Built 1974
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 360
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 17.69
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 19.41
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.93
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.03
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 578.84
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