The Cornish Shrimper 17 is a purposeful, gaff-rigged daysailer that serves as the entry point into the celebrated "Shrimper" lineage. Originally marketed as the Cornish Crabber 17 before a 2015 rebranding, this model was designed by Roger Dongray to bridge the gap between open dinghies and the larger, cabin-focused Shrimper 19. With a length over deck (LOD) of 17 feet and a total length of 20 feet including the pivoting bowsprit, the vessel is a quintessential "pocket cruiser." It retains the traditional aesthetic of a Cornish workboat—complete with a plumb bow, lapstrake-effect GRP hull, and tanbark sails—while utilizing a modern lifting centerplate that reduces the draft to just 1' 7", making it an exceptional candidate for tidal estuary exploration and easy road trailering.
Cornish Shrimper 17 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Cornish
- Model
- Shrimper 17
- Builder
- Cornish Crabbers
- Designer
- Roger Dongray
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1992 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 1 | $13,322 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 | $13,458 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 19 | 19.25' | $13,525 | 37 | 22 |
| Com-Pac Sun Cat 17-2 | 17.33' | $18,450 | 13 | 3 |
| Hunter Boats Sonata | $4,123 | 11 | 6 | |
| Catalina Capri 14.2 | 14.17' | $4,000 | 10 | 2 |
| Marshall Sanderling | 18.17' | $12,500 | 8 | 2 |
| Cornish Crabbers 26 | 26.21' | $94,610 | 7 | 6 |
| Montgomery 17 | 17.08' | $5,750 | 6 | 1 |
| Hunter Delta 25 | 24.44' | $6,763 | 6 | 2 |
| Menger Cat 19 | 19' | $12,945 | 4 | 1 |
| Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 17 | $13,390 | 2 | 1 | |
| Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 21 | 24.83' | $50,720 | 1 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $13,390 | 2 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Cornish Shrimper 17 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Cornish Shrimper 17 over the past 12 months is $13,390. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Cornish Shrimper 17 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 2 Cornish Shrimper 17 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Cornish Shrimper 17 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Cornish Shrimper 17 has increased by 0.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Cornish Shrimper 17?
- Comparable models include the Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 19, Com-Pac Sun Cat 17-2, Hunter Boats Sonata. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.