Cornish Crabber 24 Yawl - £19500

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Dipper is number 44 out of 44 

– That means she’s likely one of the last Crabber 24 Yawls ever built in that run

– Makes her a bit more special/collectible to Crabber enthusiasts.

Yanmar GM20

– Very well-regarded, reliable 2-cylinder dieselc

– Easy to service and parts are widely available

– Plenty of power for a 24-footer, especially in tight marinas or tidal rivers.

A Cornish Crabber 24 Yawl carries a gaff mainsail, a small mizzen at the stern, and two headsails: a jib and a staysail. The staysail sits closer to the mast and is great in stronger winds because it keeps the boat balanced and easier to handle, while the jib gives more drive in lighter conditions. 

With both headsails set, you get a classic cutter-yawl setup that’s powerful but still stable. Your spare large jib is ideal for light-wind days when you want extra pull, and the yawl rig lets you mix and match sails depending on the weather, making the boat very versatile and forgiving.

Drop keel with electric winch

– Lets you adjust draft easily

– Deeper keel down = better upwind performance

– Keel up = can go into shallower estuaries, creeks, beaches

– Electric winch makes it much easier compared to manual winding.

The Crabber 24‘6” Yawl is actually known for having more storage than most 24-footers, thanks to its traditional long-keel layout and roomy beam. You normally get two decent cockpit lockers, space under all the berths, and deep shelves along the cabin sides.

The forepeak usually has extra room for sails, fenders, and anchor gear. Many owners store the spare headsail (your large jib) either in a sail bag in the forepeak or rolled and secured under a berth. 

The drop-keel casing is tucked neatly into the saloon table base, so it doesn’t steal much cabin space. Overall, it’s a surprisingly practical little cruiser for weekends away.

The boat’s compact heads, with a manual marine toilet and hanging storage for lifejackets, harnesses and lines. The wooden slats on the wall act as a rack, and the space is often used as a combined toilet + gear locker because it’s out of the way and stays dry. Perfect for stashing safety kit without cluttering the cabin.

It’s a classic, very seaworthy 24-foot cruiser with a gaff yawl rig, giving great balance and flexible sail options. The drop keel with an electric winch means you can sail in shallow creeks but still get good performance when the keel is down. Being hull number 44 of 44 makes it one of the last and tidiest examples built. The Yanmar GM20 engine is reliable and easy to maintain. Inside, the boat is compact but cleverly designed, with good storage, a simple galley, and a proper heads compartment like the one in your photo. Overall, it’s a solid, charming little cruiser that’s easy to handle and ideal for coastal sailing or weekend trips.