The Cornish Crabber 24 Mk I represents a pivotal moment in the British "trad-boat" revival of the 1970s. Designed by Roger Dongray, who originally penned the lines for a 24-foot wooden gaff cutter for his own use, the design was so well-received that it birthed a fiberglass production run that continues to define the Cornish Crabbers brand today. The Mk I is characterized by its heavy-duty GRP hull, traditional gaff cutter rig, and an iconic silhouette featuring a bowsprit and a boomkin. It was built to satisfy sailors who demanded the aesthetic and sea-kindly motion of a 19th-century pilot boat but desired the reduced maintenance of modern materials. As a heavy-displacement cruiser with a long keel and a generous beam, the 24 Mk I was never intended to win around-the-buoys races; instead, it was engineered for coastal exploration and the ability to "dry out" in tidal harbors thanks to its shallow-draft keel and iron-shod bottom.
Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Cornish Crabbers
- Model
- 24 Mk I
- Builder
- Cornish Crabber
- Designer
- Roger Dongray
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1974 - ??
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 2 | $13,454 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 19 | 19.25' | $13,522 | 37 | 22 |
| Moody 31 Mk I | 30.75' | $29,018 | 21 | 11 |
| Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 | 27.25' | $67,498 | 14 | 4 |
| Cornish Crabbers Crabber 22 | $43,269 | 11 | 7 | |
| C&C 30 Mk I | 30' | $18,171 | 9 | 3 |
| Norfolk Gypsy | 23.83' | $21,635 | 9 | 3 |
| Cornish Crabbers 26 | 26.21' | $94,584 | 7 | 6 |
| Com-Pac 23 Mk IV | 23.92' | $41,475 | 4 | 2 |
| Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk III | 24.5' | $29,072 | 3 | 2 |
| Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I | $13,454 | 2 | 2 | |
| Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 21 | 24.83' | $50,706 | 1 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $13,454 | 2 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I cost?
- The median asking price for a used Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I over the past 12 months is $13,454. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 2 Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I listings over the past 12 months, with 2 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I?
- Comparable models include the Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 19, Moody 31 Mk I, Pacific Seacraft Dana 24. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.