Drascombe Dabber Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

John Watkinson·1970·~900 hulls·Honnor Marine
Drascombe Dabber drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Lug Rig
LOA
15.5' · 4.72 m
Displ.
550 lbs · 249 kg
First year
1970

The Drascombe Dabber, introduced in 1971 as a smaller, more manageable sibling to the legendary Lugger, has carved out a unique niche as a "big" small boat. Designed by John Watkinson and primarily produced by Honnor Marine, the Dabber is a 15foot 6inch open boat that embodies the "shrimper" aesthetic while offering the utility of a modern GRP hull. It was designed specifically for those who found the 18foot Lugger a bit too much to handle solo on a trailer or in a tight boat park, yet it refuses to compromise on the seaworthiness that defines the Drascombe lineage. Now marketed by the builder as the Devon Dabber, the vessel remains a staple of the "traditionalstyle" sailing scene, bridging the gap between a rowing skiff and a coastal cruiser.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 6,059
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United Kingdom (85.7%) · United States (14.3%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Drascombe Dabber listings span 2 countries. United Kingdom leads with 6 listings (85.7%), followed by United States.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

7 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 4,9156285.7%
United States$ 10,0001114.3%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 1919.25'$ 14,6445838
Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I29.25'$ 30,8011810
Sadler 25 Mk II24.33'$ 6,7321710
Cornish Crabbers Crabber 22$ 36,2881510
Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 2121'$ 49,1471311
Cornish Crabbers 2626.21'$ 80,788119
Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk V24.02'$ 87,5221010
Norfolk Gypsy23.83'$ 22,150103
Drascombe DabberYou are here$ 6,05973
West Wight Wight Potter 1515'$ 4,00074
Drascombe Coaster21.75'$ 18,34662

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Drascombe Dabber cost?+
The median asking price for a used Drascombe Dabber over the past 12 months is $6,059. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Drascombe Dabber sailboats are for sale?+
3 Drascombe Dabber listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Drascombe Dabber prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Drascombe Dabber has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Drascombe Dabber sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Drascombe Dabber listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (85.7%), United States (14.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a Drascombe Dabber?+
Comparable models include Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 19, Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I, Sadler 25 Mk II. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.