Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 19
Poole, United Kingdomon the market since 17 days
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This inboard powered Cornish Shrimper 19 MkII is a great of this extremely popular class. The Shrimper's popularity is born from her high build quality, charming looks, ease of handling and the ability to explore shallow waters not accessible to fixed keel craft. The Cornish Shrimper is also very popular for racing, and "Ruth" has a proven pedigree in this regard.
The MkII version of the Shrimper 19 retains the gaff-rigged character of the original design, while introducing practical refinements to rigging, systems and handling — making her easier to manage and more versatile for short-handed cruising.
"Ruth" is fitted with tan North Sails, Coppercoat antifouling, Yanmar 1GM10 diesel engine, NASA Target 2 depth finder, VHF Radio, gas cooker and portable toilet.
The combination trailer is available by separate negotiation
For further information regarding "Ruth" or to arrange to see her, please contact Peter Keats by email, phone or WhatsApp.
GRP Hull and deck
Osmosis treatment and International Gelshield epoxy (2 coats) applied 2018
Coppercoat (5 layers) applied 2018
Hull professionally polished
Burgundy topsides
Centreboard
Tiller steering
Midship cleats
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS:
Length Overall: 6.86m (22'6")
Length on Deck: 5.87m (19'3")
Length Waterline: 5.33m (17'7")
Beam: 2.18m (7'2")
Draft (plate up): 0.46m (1'6")
Draft (plate down): 1.22m (4')
Displacement: 1,065kg (2,350lbs)
Gaff Rigged Sloop
Stainless steel tabernacle
Wood mast and spars treated with Sikkens, and stored in the owner's dehumidified garage
Aluminium whisker pole
Stainless steel standing rigging
Headsail furler
Slab reefing on mainsail
All lines led aft to cockpit via Lewmar clutches
Lewmar 6 halyard winch
Mainsheet traveller
Kicker
SAILS:
Mainsail with two reefs by North Sails (New 2021)
Jib by North Sails (New 2021)
Yanmar 1GM10 9hp diesel engine
318cc single cylinder motor with sea water cooling
Single lever throttle/shift
Shaft drive to two blade propeller
ELECTRICS:
12v battery with isolator
Battery charged by engine alternator
12v accessory outlet in the saloon
Sleeps two in one cabin (2+2 Layout)
2 x Settees/Quarter berths
Cabin table doubles as a cockpit table
Camping Gaz single burner gas cooker
Portapotti
Overhead hatch to deck
Electric lighting
Electrical distribution panel
NAVIGATION AIDS:
NASA Target 2 Depth finder
VHF Radio
Handheld compass with fixed mount
Navigation lights
Masthead light
GROUND TACKLE:
CQR Anchor with chain and warp
GENERAL EQUIPMENT:
Fenders and warps
Bilge pump
Boarding ladder
Cockpit cushions
All over cover
Boom cover
Tiller cover
Boat hook
Ensign and staff
Water bottle
My wife and I have enjoyed racing dinghies together since 1980, when we started in a National 12. After moving to Poole in 2002 we joined the Flying Fifteen fleet at Parkstone Yacht Club — wonderful boats and a fantastic class to be involved with. About seven years later, with family commitments increasing, we decided that a MkII Cornish Shrimper would suit our sailing perfectly.
We bought Ruth from a member of Poole Yacht Club who had owned her from new, and since then she has raced regularly, typically twice a week during the season.
I last raced Ruth in 2022 when we won:
Monday Summer Series
Wednesday Summer Series
Wednesday Autumn Series
Poole Week
As a result, Ruth has always been maintained to the standard required of a successful racing boat. When racing seriously I would normally buy a new set of sails every two years, as there was always a good market for the used ones through Cruising Shrimpers. Over time we experimented with sails from a number of manufacturers before settling on North Sails, which we found performed best. While white sailcloth can offer a slight performance advantage, we felt it detracted from the traditional appearance of the Shrimper fleet — and there is something rather special about seeing a line of Shrimpers under tan sails rather than a mixture of colours.
I have also taken care to maintain the spars properly. Periodically I would remove the fittings, rub the spars down thoroughly and apply several coats of Sikkens, paying particular attention to sealing around the hounds so that water could not work its way behind the collar. In my experience this treatment has proved more durable than traditional varnish.
Most of the halyards and sheets have been upgraded with colour-coded ropes so that the crew can easily distinguish between the different lines, and the main jib cleats have been upgraded to Harken units rather than the standard Barton fittings.
Of course the MkII Shrimper is also a wonderfully versatile boat. The additional four inches of headroom in the cabin compared with the MkI is very welcome, and Ruth benefits from a table that can be used either inside the cabin or in the cockpit well. There are many delightful places to explore in a Shrimper, from Arne and Wareham up the River Frome to a trip round to Swanage when conditions allow.
The PortaPotti has seen very little use, and the gas stove has rarely been used beyond occasionally boiling a kettle when we went for a picnic. Below the waterline the hull has been kept clean either by pressure washing when lifted by the yard’s straddle carrier, or by a diver while she was in the marina.
I have now reached the end of my racing career, but Ruth remains ready to give plenty of enjoyment to her next owners.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
The MkII version of the Shrimper 19 retains the gaff-rigged character of the original design, while introducing practical refinements to rigging, systems and handling — making her easier to manage and more versatile for short-handed cruising.
"Ruth" is fitted with tan North Sails, Coppercoat antifouling, Yanmar 1GM10 diesel engine, NASA Target 2 depth finder, VHF Radio, gas cooker and portable toilet.
The combination trailer is available by separate negotiation
For further information regarding "Ruth" or to arrange to see her, please contact Peter Keats by email, phone or WhatsApp.
GRP Hull and deck
Osmosis treatment and International Gelshield epoxy (2 coats) applied 2018
Coppercoat (5 layers) applied 2018
Hull professionally polished
Burgundy topsides
Centreboard
Tiller steering
Midship cleats
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS:
Length Overall: 6.86m (22'6")
Length on Deck: 5.87m (19'3")
Length Waterline: 5.33m (17'7")
Beam: 2.18m (7'2")
Draft (plate up): 0.46m (1'6")
Draft (plate down): 1.22m (4')
Displacement: 1,065kg (2,350lbs)
Gaff Rigged Sloop
Stainless steel tabernacle
Wood mast and spars treated with Sikkens, and stored in the owner's dehumidified garage
Aluminium whisker pole
Stainless steel standing rigging
Headsail furler
Slab reefing on mainsail
All lines led aft to cockpit via Lewmar clutches
Lewmar 6 halyard winch
Mainsheet traveller
Kicker
SAILS:
Mainsail with two reefs by North Sails (New 2021)
Jib by North Sails (New 2021)
Yanmar 1GM10 9hp diesel engine
318cc single cylinder motor with sea water cooling
Single lever throttle/shift
Shaft drive to two blade propeller
ELECTRICS:
12v battery with isolator
Battery charged by engine alternator
12v accessory outlet in the saloon
Sleeps two in one cabin (2+2 Layout)
2 x Settees/Quarter berths
Cabin table doubles as a cockpit table
Camping Gaz single burner gas cooker
Portapotti
Overhead hatch to deck
Electric lighting
Electrical distribution panel
NAVIGATION AIDS:
NASA Target 2 Depth finder
VHF Radio
Handheld compass with fixed mount
Navigation lights
Masthead light
GROUND TACKLE:
CQR Anchor with chain and warp
GENERAL EQUIPMENT:
Fenders and warps
Bilge pump
Boarding ladder
Cockpit cushions
All over cover
Boom cover
Tiller cover
Boat hook
Ensign and staff
Water bottle
My wife and I have enjoyed racing dinghies together since 1980, when we started in a National 12. After moving to Poole in 2002 we joined the Flying Fifteen fleet at Parkstone Yacht Club — wonderful boats and a fantastic class to be involved with. About seven years later, with family commitments increasing, we decided that a MkII Cornish Shrimper would suit our sailing perfectly.
We bought Ruth from a member of Poole Yacht Club who had owned her from new, and since then she has raced regularly, typically twice a week during the season.
I last raced Ruth in 2022 when we won:
Monday Summer Series
Wednesday Summer Series
Wednesday Autumn Series
Poole Week
As a result, Ruth has always been maintained to the standard required of a successful racing boat. When racing seriously I would normally buy a new set of sails every two years, as there was always a good market for the used ones through Cruising Shrimpers. Over time we experimented with sails from a number of manufacturers before settling on North Sails, which we found performed best. While white sailcloth can offer a slight performance advantage, we felt it detracted from the traditional appearance of the Shrimper fleet — and there is something rather special about seeing a line of Shrimpers under tan sails rather than a mixture of colours.
I have also taken care to maintain the spars properly. Periodically I would remove the fittings, rub the spars down thoroughly and apply several coats of Sikkens, paying particular attention to sealing around the hounds so that water could not work its way behind the collar. In my experience this treatment has proved more durable than traditional varnish.
Most of the halyards and sheets have been upgraded with colour-coded ropes so that the crew can easily distinguish between the different lines, and the main jib cleats have been upgraded to Harken units rather than the standard Barton fittings.
Of course the MkII Shrimper is also a wonderfully versatile boat. The additional four inches of headroom in the cabin compared with the MkI is very welcome, and Ruth benefits from a table that can be used either inside the cabin or in the cockpit well. There are many delightful places to explore in a Shrimper, from Arne and Wareham up the River Frome to a trip round to Swanage when conditions allow.
The PortaPotti has seen very little use, and the gas stove has rarely been used beyond occasionally boiling a kettle when we went for a picnic. Below the waterline the hull has been kept clean either by pressure washing when lifted by the yard’s straddle carrier, or by a diver while she was in the marina.
I have now reached the end of my racing career, but Ruth remains ready to give plenty of enjoyment to her next owners.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
