Cornish Coble Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Lug Rig

LOA

19' · 5.79 m

Disp.

600 lbs · 272 kg

First year

1976

The Cornish Coble stands as a testament to the enduring utility of North Sea working boat designs, reimagined for the modern leisure sailor. Designed by Roger Dongray and built by Cornish Crabbers, this 16foot 6inch (5.03m) open dayboat draws direct inspiration from the traditional Yorkshire Coble, a vessel renowned for its ability to launch from sandy beaches into heavy surf. While the original working boats featured a deep, grippy forefoot and a flat aft section for beaching, the Cornish version translates these rugged requirements into a stable, seaworthy platform for family daysailing, fishing, and coastal exploration. Constructed primarily in Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) with substantial teak or mahogany hardwood trim, the Coble bridges the gap between a pure rowing boat and a dedicated sailing dinghy, offering a level of displacement and "heft" that provides security in choppy coastal waters.