Description

A handsome and carefully maintained Cornish Shrimper 19, sail number 641, built in 2003 and afloat on her mooring in Chichester Harbour. Designed by the respected Roger Dongray and built by Cornish Crabbers of Rock, Cornwall, the Shrimper 19 is widely admired for her classic lines, forgiving handling, and seaworthiness beyond her size.

With a distinctive black hull, new mast (2016), up-to-date navigation electronics, and both tan and white sail wardrobes, this particular Shrimper is fully equipped for immediate sailing. She has benefitted from continuous care and sympathetic upgrades while retaining the traditional charm that defines the class. Just a coat of antifoul required.


The trailer can be acquired seperately and is not included in the price.

Specifications

Accommodation

The Cornish Shrimper 19 offers simple but practical accommodation, ideal for weekend cruising or overnighting in fair weather. The cabin is accessed via a lifting washboard and sliding hatch, and is bright and well-ventilated thanks to the forward opening hatch and light-coloured interior.

Berths: Two full-length single berths with fitted cushions, suitable for adult use

Storage: Stowage beneath both berths for personal gear, with additional space forward for anchor chain, fenders and sails

Interior Finish: Timber trim with oiled wood surfaces and white GRP moulded linings for a traditional yet low-maintenance finish

Lighting: Simple cabin lighting for use at anchor or alongside

Ventilation: Forward hatch and washboard opening provide natural airflow

Additional Features: The boom tent extends the usable space, offering protected cockpit sleeping or lounging in fair weather

While compact, the interior is dry, usable and provides welcome shelter — particularly when paired with the cockpit boom tent. It makes the Shrimper highly capable for overnight cruising, especially in sheltered waters or coastal harbours.

Construction

The Cornish Shrimper 19 is built to a high standard by Cornish Crabbers Ltd in Rock, Cornwall. Hull number 641 features the classic GRP (glass-reinforced plastic) hull and deck with traditional styling, finished in a black gelcoat above the waterline and contrasting off-white non-slip deck mouldings.

Hull: Hand-laid GRP with encapsulated ballast and internal stiffening

Deck: GRP moulded with moulded-in non-slip tread and teak trim

Keel: Lifting galvanised steel centreplate housed within a protective case; easy to raise and lower with a manual winch

Rudder: Transom-hung rudder, with varnished tiller and bronze fittings

Woodwork: Coachroof handrails, coamings, and spars (mast, boom, gaff) are of varnished timber — the mast was replaced new in 2016 and remains in excellent condition

Interior: Simple and practical layout, with two berths, storage lockers, and oiled timber finish

This construction gives the Shrimper her renowned strength, durability and charm — combining traditional aesthetics with low-maintenance modern materials.

Equipment

Anchor: CQR anchor with chain and warp

Fenders and mooring lines

Cabin cushions and cockpit seating

Interior lighting and varnished woodwork

Outboard bracket for easy access and service

Mast light and weather vane

Navigation Equipment

VHF Radio: Yaesu GX1700E with integrated GPS and DSC

Instruments: Raymarine ST40 Depth, Speed, and Compass

Autopilot: Raymarine ST1000 tillerpilot – ideal for singlehanded or short-handed sailing

Engine(s)

Powered by a Tohatsu MFS6C 3JE, a 6HP four-stroke outboard engine mounted on the transom bracket. This model is known for its reliability, quiet running, and fuel efficiency, making it ideally suited to the Cornish Shrimper’s displacement and sailing style.

This engine is:

Regularly serviced and in good working order

Single-cylinder, air-cooled with water-assisted cooling

Features integrated fuel tank with external fuel line connector for extended range

Includes neutral, forward and reverse gears via twist-grip throttle

Manual start, with easy and reliable cold-start performance

Lightweight and easily removed for servicing or winter storage

The engine is stowed securely on the transom bracket when not in use, allowing for efficient sailing and easy access when motoring is required.

Sails & Spars

Tan gaff mainsail and jib (in good, serviceable condition)

Spare set of white sails

Boom tent (for cockpit shelter or overnight cruising)

Tan sail cover

Cockpit cover

New mast fitted in 2016 and in excellent order

All spars are sanded and treated annually with Sikkens Cetol 7

Safety Equipment

Plastimo horeseshoe

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