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Drascombe Dabber for Sale

Drascombe Dabber

Feature	Details
Designer & Year	John Watkinson, circa 1970–1972
Layout	15′ 6″ LOA, 5′ 10″ beam, ~550

The Drascombe Dabber for sale is a charming and versatile 15‑foot 6‑inch GRP yawl from the beloved Drascombe range, designed by John Watkinson and first launched in the early 1970s 

  • Length: 4.72 m (15′ 6″); waterline ~4.14 m (13′ 7″) 
  • Beam: 1.78 m (5′ 10″)
  • Weight: ~265 kg (585 lb); towing ~500 kg (1 100 lb) 
  • Sail Area: ~118 sq ft (jib 21 sq ft; main 83 sq ft; mizzen 14 sq ft) 
  • Draft: ~0.2 m with centreplate up; ~0.91 m down.

🔧 Design & Build

  • Constructed in fiberglass (GRP) with teak trim—seaworthy, durable, and easy to restore even after decades
  • Features a shallow, vee-ed hull with a drop-plate centreboard and transom-hung rudder—ideal for beaching and shallow waters Classic yawl rig with a standing lug mainsail on the mainmast, a jib on a bowsprit, and a mizzen on a bumpkin. Boomless rigs are popular, though some models include a boom 

Drascombe Dabber

Capacity & Use Cases

  • Storage: Well-located lockers for anchor, sponges, gear; generous open floor space thanks to bowsprit and boomkin Small Boats Magazine+1Small Boats Magazine+1.
  • Ideal for: Family day sailing, exploring shallow bays, or as a classic trailer-sailer—all in an easily manageable package.

Drascombe Dabber

Drascombe Dabber

One of the most iconic and versatile sailing and fishing boats ever built.  Carries 4 adults with ease and still room for a couple of youngsters.   Built in buoyancy and an engine well  plus main jib and mizzenmast sail plan sets this is all rounder in a boating league of its own.

Boating Safety

Boating Safety

At Yachtgrandprix, we take boating safety seriously. We offer boating education and training programs to ensure that our customers have the knowledge and skills to operate a boat safely and responsibly.

Boat Storage

Boating Safety

We offer secure and convenient boat storage solutions for your boat. Our storage facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art security systems to ensure that your boat is safe and protected.

Boat Sales

Boat Sales

Boat Sales

We offer a wide range of new and used boats for sale, from small fishing boats to large yachts. Our boats are of the highest quality and are designed to provide you with the best boating experience possible.

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