Drascombe Coaster Buyer's Guide
Shopping for a used Drascombe Coasters means looking at a 1979-derived trailer-sailer weekender built on the Longboat hull, with about 270 examples produced across several yards. She is a 21ft 9in yawl that suits a buyer wanting simple inshore camping afloat rather than a fully equipped cruiser, and her shallow-draft centreboard layout makes her as happy on a mooring as on a trailer in the driveway.
Layouts on the Used Market
The Coaster's cabin is fundamentally a two-berth layout with full-length settees, a chemical heads, and rudimentary cooking space — basic but workable for a couple. Factory intent allowed a sprayhood and cockpit tent to add two more berths, so some boats will present as four-sleeping family setups while others remain stripped two-berth weekenders. Below you will find plenty of storage for the boat's size, but no grand saloon: this is a cuddy daysailer with walls.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
A dodger is commonly fitted and is the single most useful canvas item for keeping the companionway dry on a boat with minimal headroom. Often-seen upgrades cluster around power and shelter: solar panels and a bimini appear on many boats, and a chartplotter is a frequent navigation addition that saves paper fuss on inshore hops. None of these change the Coaster's character, but a fitted dodger and bimini make a real difference to time spent aboard at anchor.
What to Inspect
The centre plate sits within an integral trunk and is operated by a winch from the cockpit anchor, so check the trunk for leakage or hull-deck joint staining and confirm the winch frees the plate smoothly. The outboard well should allow easy and swift raising when not in use anchor; verify the well drains and the engine mount is sound, since a 5–6hp long-shaft unit is the recommended supplement to the 164 sq.ft sail plan. With the rig slightly reduced from the Longboat and a loose-footed gunter yawl that is not very efficient anchor, confirm the standing rigging and sailcloth are serviceable for inshore use.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the Coaster are the United Kingdom and Spain. For a buyer, the takeaway is straightforward:
- Confirm centreplate trunk and cockpit winch operation
- Check outboard well drainage and mount integrity
- Inspect gunter yawl rigging and sail condition for wear
- Prefer a boat with dodger and bimini for usable shelter
- Verify trailer swinging mechanism for single-handed launch
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Drascombe Coaster. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 4 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 3 | $18,602 | — |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $23,676 | +27.3% |
| Apr 26 | 3 | $13,122 | -44.6% |
| May 26 | 1 | $10,147 | -22.7% |
Where they're listed
Drascombe Coaster listings appear across 2 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 7 (87.5%), followed by Spain.
Country view
8 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $18,602 | 7 | 1 | 87.5% |
| Spain | $13,122 | 1 | 0 | 12.5% |
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