The Cornish Crabber Shrimper 19 is a popular sailing vessel that has been designed by Roger Dongray. It was first built in 1979 and has enjoyed a successful run with over 1000 units manufactured. The boat has a keel/cbrd hull type and a gaffhead sloop rigging type. It measures 22’6” in length overall and has a displacement of 2350lb. It also has a ballast of 700lb and a sail area of 194ft2.
The construction of the Shrimper 19 is made from hand-laid solid GRP hull with no foam core. It also has an integral centerplate case laminated as part of the complete hull structure. The interior bunk and forepeak moulding are bonded into the hull with additional structural bulkheads that have been bonded to both the hull and deck mouldings. The standard colors are off white, dark blue or dark green. The hull and deck joint is by way of an overlap or ‘Biscuit Tin Lid’ with GRP bonding.
The rudder of the Shrimper 19 is transom hung on two stainless steel hangings that are bolted through the transom with hardwood backing pads. The rudder is constructed from laminated plywood with a stainless steel lifting drop plate. The engine beds are incorporated into the GRP bunk moulding with mild steel mounts bonded into the bed design which incorporates an oil drip tray.
Ballast is by way of iron punchings encapsulated in resin inside the hull keel moulding. A galvanised steel centerplate forms part of the ballast with a stainless steel lifting wire leading to a winch lifting system operated from the cockpit. The deck construction is hand-laid GRP with Balsa core in way of horizontal load areas. Hardwood pads are used under deck fittings and stress points.
The cockpit of the Shrimper 19 has a cockpit locker with hand-laid lids and Balsa core. There is integrated non-slip on horizontal surfaces with an optional two-tone color. A cockpit drain is located in the center of the main footwell with additional drainage from the seats. A central watertight locker offers general storage or houses the diesel engine when it is fitted.
The deck fittings of the boat include bespoke deck fittings including bowsprit, tabernacle and chain plates that are made from stainless steel. Four aluminum deck cleats are positioned aft and amidships with two fairleads feeding a teak Sampson post forward. All sail controls are led aft to rope clutches/jammers with a single halyard winch to starboard. Adjustable jib and mainsheet cars are also included. Access below is via a teak-lined sliding companionway hatch and split plywood/Perspex washboards. Extra ventilation is provided by an aluminum forward hatch.
There are two aluminum fixed ports fitted, one each in the hull topsides. Chain plates are in stainless steel and through bolted on the hull sides. Ventilation is via a washboard vent and opening forward hatch. Fuel filler and tank vent are also included.
The mainmast of the Shrimper 19 is laminated in Sitka Spruce and treated with Sikkens Cetol including a stainless steel mast band to take Cap shrouds, jib, and mainsail halyards. All deck mounted on a substantial stainless steel tabernacle. The main boom is laminated in Sitka Spruce and treated with Sikkens Cetol including a Stainless steel gooseneck fitting, kicker, and mainsheet bands and all associated reefing line leads/terminals. The bowsprit is laminated in Sitka Spruce and treated with Sikkens Cetol including a Stainless steel pivot fitting, end plate and bobstay take off points. The gaff is laminated in Sitka Spruce and treated with Sikkens Cetol including a Stainless steel gaff collar with rubber protection on bearing surface, wire hoist span and block.
The standing rigging of the boat includes cap shrouds, lower shrouds, and forestay in 4mm 1 x 19 stainless steel wire with swaged ends. Chromed rigging screws are also included. The jib is mounted on a reefing spar and controls led aft to the cockpit. The running rigging includes main throat/peak halyards – 6mm braid, jib and staysail halyards – 6mm braid, main topping lift – 6mm braid, mainsail reefing lines – 6mm braid, mainsail outhaul – 6mm braid, and mainsheet and jib sheets – 10mm sheet rope. All associated blocks for purchase tackles are also included.
The sails of the Shrimper 19 are made of Dacron in tan or cream. The mainsail has two reef points with tie-in lacing, and luff and gaff lacing as required. The jib is also made of Dacron in tan or cream with wire luff and tell-tales. The boom cover is made of maroon, or cream acrylic with fixings to allow for topping lift and mainsheet take off. All sails are supplied with sail numbers, logo, and ties.
The outboard version of the Shrimper 19 has a teak engine mounting with stainless brackets. The engine well hull blank is also included. The GRP molded fuel tank stowage and fuel lead splitter through aft locker compartment (fuel lead not supplied as standard). The inboard version, on the other hand, has a 1” stainless steel shaft that is fitted, connected to the engine via a coupling and fitted with a Tides Marine ‘lip seal’ gland. The Yanmar 1GM10 9hp marine diesel engine is also included in this version as well as a 55 amp (12V) alternator fitted to the engine.
The boat has a 12-volt DC system that includes an engine battery of one 12 volt 55 amp/hour. When charging, the main engine is used with a 35 amp (at 12 volts) alternator. An optional switch panel is also included in boats that have additional electronics fitted.
Miscellaneous standard equipment of the Shrimper 19 includes a winch handle, a bilge pump handle stowed in the aft cockpit locker, and a fire extinguisher situated down below. The interior joinery is constructed from high-quality materials and in accordance with good yacht practice. Bulkheads and side back linings are made from plywood. All cabin woodwork is finished in a mix of painted bulkheads and varnished trim. Rubber textured soles are included throughout the boat, and there is a choice of soft or wipe-down plastic upholstery available.
Overall, the Cornish Crabber Shrimper 19 is a well-made and durable sailing vessel that has been designed with comfort, safety, and practicality in mind. Its high-quality construction and excellent performance make it a popular choice among sailors of all levels of experience.
Posted by The Shaldives on 2022-08-21 15:25:23
