Cornish Crabbers 26

Cornish Crabbers

Overview

Price

£74,995 inc.

Year Built

2014

Model

26

Length

8

Berths

2

Lying

Plymouth, UK

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Specification

Manufacturer

Cornish Crabbers

Model

26

Designer

David Thomas

Hull Material

GRP

Beam (m)

2.77

Draft (m)

0.8

Displacement (kg)

4000

Engine

Yanmar 3YM20G

Engine HP

20

Engine Hours

192

Cabins

1

Berths

2

Overview

Design and Pedigree

The Cornish Crabber 26 is a modern classic, designed by David Thomas and widely admired for her balance of traditional style and modern sailing ability. With her gaff rig and distinctive lines, the Cornish Crabber 26 offers classic appeal, while benefiting from thoughtful contemporary design. Because of this, she remains a popular choice for sailors who value character without compromising usability.

Rig and Sailing Performance

The traditional gaff rig gives the yacht her unmistakable character. At the same time, modern hull design ensures easy handling, good speed, strong pointing ability, and excellent manoeuvrability. As a result, the Cornish Crabber 26 is enjoyable to sail in a wide range of conditions and suits both relaxed cruising and more active sailing.

Accommodation and Interior

Below deck, the accommodation is surprisingly spacious and practical for a yacht of this size. The interior feels bright and welcoming, with good ventilation throughout. This layout works well for weekends aboard or longer coastal trips, while remaining simple and comfortable.

Condition and Usage

‘Freya’ has been lightly used since her launch in 2014 and has clearly been well cared for. She presents in very good condition and feels well sorted throughout.

Navigation and Recent Upgrades

The yacht has benefitted from a number of upgrades, including chart plotter, AIS, autopilot, and solar power. Most recent work includes a full engine service, new running rigging and a professional re-varnish of the wooden spars.

Viewing and Contact

Overall, ‘Freya’ represents a well-specified and lightly used example of a highly regarded design. She is offered in sail-away condition, ready for the coming season.

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Paul in the Plymouth office on 01752 260086.

Equipment and Information

Construction

Designed by David Thomas
GRP construction
Shallow long keel with bilge runners
Lead ballast
Centreboard

Engine, Stern Gear & Propulsion

Yanmar 3YM20 three cylinder 20hp diesel engine
Engine serviced November 2025
192 engine hours
Darglow Featherstream propeller
Engine last serviced in November 2023

Deck Equipment

12kg plough anchor
Self draining anchor locker
Electric anchor windlass
2 x Lewmar self tailing winches either side of companionway, with clutches
4 x Lewmar Sheet winches in cockpit with jammers
Sprayhood
Sail Cover
Samson post
Teak coachroof grabrails
Various warps and fenders

Systems

Pressurised hot and cold water
120L water tank
55L Holding Tank
Two 12 volt batteries
Alternator charging
BM2 battery monitor
240 volt shore power system with outlets
Battery charger
Sunpower solar panel mounted on coach roof
Electric bilge pump
Tank gauges

Navigation

Raymarine Lighthouse Sport chart plotter
Raymarine multi function display
Raymarine ST2000+ tiller pilot
Raymarine Ray49E VHF DSC radio
Raymarine AIS 700 class B AIS transceiver/splitter
Ritchie deck compass

Rig & Sails

Gaff cutter rig
Varnished Sitka Spruce spars (Professionally re-varnished December 2025)
Bowsprit can be raised to shorten the overall length in a marina
Stainless steel standing rigging
Running rigging partially replaced January 2026
Slab reefing mainsail
Staysail
Jib
All control lines led back to cockpit

Accommodation

4 berth layout
Large forward cabin containing a good sized double berth
Two generous settee berths in the saloon
Fixed saloon table with drop leaves
Galley to starboard
Plastimo Neptune 4500 two burner gimballed gas cooker with grill and oven.
Cool box
Stainless steel sink with pressurised hot and cold water system
Separate heads compartment with marine toilet, shower and washbasin

Broker's Comments

The Cornish Crabber 26 really captures what makes these boats so popular, and ‘Freya’ is a lovely example. She feels easy and reassuring to sail, with plenty of character from the gaff rig but none of the usual compromises. The interior is brighter and more practical than many expect, and the recent electronics and solar setup show she’s been upgraded with real use in mind. Lightly used and ready to go, she’s the sort of boat you can step aboard and start enjoying straight away.

DISCLAIMER

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.

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