Built by the renowned Cornish Crabbers since 1992, this charming 17-footer embodies the classic spirit of traditional West Country working boats. Designer Roger Dongray created a vessel that perfectly captures the aesthetic and seaworthiness of historic fishing craft while incorporating modern GRP construction for durability and reduced maintenance. The Shrimper 17's distinctive gaffhead sloop rig and graceful lines make it instantly recognizable in any harbor. With its centerboard configuration providing a shallow 4-foot draft, this boat excels at exploring creeks, estuaries, and shallow coastal waters that larger vessels simply cannot access. The generous beam of 6.75 feet creates surprising stability and interior space for a boat of this size. Weighing 1,450 pounds with 178 square feet of sail area, the Shrimper strikes an excellent balance between performance and comfort. Its low comfort ratio of 10.8 indicates quick, responsive handling, while the capsize screening formula of 2.39 confirms its suitability for protected coastal waters. This is primarily a daysailer and weekend coastal cruiser, ideal for pottering about harbors, exploring quiet anchorages, and enjoying relaxed sailing with family or friends. The Shrimper 17 has earned a devoted following among sailors who appreciate traditional character combined with modern reliability.
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