The Drascombe Dabber is a lovely classic Lug rigged daysailer. Fibreglass hull for low maintenance, outboard in a well and a lifting centre plate. "Kara III" has a good road trailer, outboard, deck cover whilst rigged and an all over cover when storred. Dimensions & general info. - LOA: 4.72m / 15' 6" - Beam: 1 m 78 cm - Min Draft: 0.20m / 8" - Max Draft: 0.91m / 3' - Dry Weight: 250 kg - Built by - Homer Marine in 1982. - Designer - John Watkinson Specification The smallest of the split-rig Drascombes, she carries 118 Sq Ft of sail with the help of a bowsprit and bumpki... read more

Excellent condition Drascombe Dabber built in 1996 complete with road trailer serviced in 2025 that includes new wheels/tyres and a 2025 Suzuki 2.5hp outboard. There is a good condition green canvas winter cover and a good condition white pvc summer cockpit cover. Shown in the photos are the original sails that are in good condition. There are 2 pairs of oars and 2 sets of rowlocks. Also available are a complete set of December 2025 R&J sails, the mainsail has been used 12 times and the jib and mizzen are unused. These cost £847.56 and are available for £350. Also availab... read more

This well loved family sailing boat is now on the market and would make the perfect summer sailing addition to any family. The boat can be enjoyed under sail, rowed or pottering with the engine. Perfect for day trips and picnics.  Built in 2012 and with a solid burgundy hull she is quite unique. Overall length: 4.72m (15' 6") Waterline length: 4.14m (13'7") Beam: 1.78m (5'10") Draft (c/plate up): 0.2m (0'8") Draft (c/plate down): 0.91m (3'0") Sailing weight: 265kg (585lb) Towing weight:&nb... read more

Available chance to purchase this Drascomber Dabber. A great dayboat for all the family. She is in good condition and ready to go sailing imnmediately. A seaworthy vessel that can also manage 5+ knots under engine if required. Still great for a day out on the water even if there is no wind. She has been storedin a barn under cover. I can no longer use her due to family commitments. Hull No. 347 built in 1977. Collection only Kit includes -Mercury 6hp in excellent condition and always rinsed after use (uprated carb from 4hp engine block) With separate 12l fuel tank with fuel line. ... read more

Time for someone else to enjoy our much loved Dabber, "Primwell". Beautiful boat, well-mannered to sail, easily by 2 sailors but comfortable for 4 adults. Built by Honor Marine and refurbished in 2021. Dark blue with white waterline stripe and antifouling paint below waterline. Deck paint flakey as shown but hull paint has just minor scuffs. Structurally sound and ready to trail and sail. Good road trailer, newish boat cover, cockpit cover, and oars included. The trailer needs replacement mud guards which I will try to do prior to collection. Full set of sails in reasonable cond... read more

Drascombe Dabber based at Starcross Yacht Club (near Exeter) for sale. We've owned 'Dibdab' for about 10 years and had some great adventures on the Exe Estuary! Day-boat -15'6" long with launching trailer, all sails and ready to go! GRP hull and timber trim. Currently kept in a shore berth but could also live on a mooring. Good condition considering age. We think 'Dibdab' was built in1978 by Devon based Honor Marine. Good trolley but no trailer or engine, hence the price. New electric engine (only used a couple of times) available by seperate negotiation - H... read more

Marketing Description The Drascombe Dabber is a great little family sailboat, easily powered by sail, oar or small outboard engine. The balanced lug yawl carries 118 square feet of sail, distributed over a jib, balanced lug main and self tacking mizzen, further increasing the versatility of the boat. Including a Suzuki outboard and a road trailer this boat is great value!! The smallest of the split-rig Drascombes. 15’ 6" long, she carries 118 Sq Ft of sail with the help of a bowsprit &bumpkin, removable for stowage & transport. An outboard motor in it’s own well, will push i... read more

OUR REF. † AYB001048 GENERAL Dabbler is an early Drascombe Dabber (Number 15!) and is in good order with upgraded/replaced outboard motor, Easy-launch trailer, buoyancy, sails and covers. She is ready to sail. BUILDER Honnor Marine, Totnes. 1972. Number 15 SPECIFICATION Painted dark blue GRP hull with painted 2-tone grey deck. Teak gunwales/trim nicely varnished and in good order. Length 15’6” Beam 5’10" Draft 8”—3’ Galvanised centreplate. Weight 250kg RIGGING Standing lug yawl rig with stained spruce main mast and var... read more

OUR REF. † AYB001055 GENERAL Drifter is a Mcnulty built Drascombe Dabber and is CE rated for 4 persons in Category D of the Recretional Directive. Over earlier built Dabbers she has a revised deck/centreplate case moulding and increased closed cell foam buoyancy. Drifter has been very lightly used and always trailer sailed. She is in lovely condition as can be seen in the photos. BUILDER McNulty Boats. . Built September 1998 Number GB-MCNDA008998 SPECIFICATION Original gelcoated white/cream GRP hull and deck . Iroko fitout . Length 15’6” Beam 5’10&quo... read more