Cornish Shrimper 17
The 17 has a clever in-cockpit space for the outboard such that the propeller is well under the boat and in front of the generous rudder ; giving great power and steering control under way or against a foul tide getting home.
And don’t be afraid to walk up onto the fore deck . The boat is remarkably stable when needing to anchor or adjust the rig . Lines however lead aft via jamming cleats which makes for very easy single handed sailing...Good quality furlers make jib work easy and drop the centre plate and the 17 will cut a tidy tack to windward, facing up very well.
Sit out on the beautiful wood slatted side decks an if you want it to, the boat feel like a well balanced dinghy, or slacken off and return to a more sedate cruiser style.
The compact shrimper 17 bears all the characteristics of the Cornish Crabber range. Gaff rigged and with an internally mounted out-board motor, this roomy day-boat handles superbly in all conditions with a minimum of prop drag.
The open boat can be immediately transformed into a spacious cabin with two berths and abundant stowage by raising the fold-down spray-hood. She can be easily launched or retrieved single-handed and accommodates up to five for day sailing.
