Drascombe Dabber based at Starcross Yacht Club (near Exeter) for sale. We've owned 'Dibdab' for about 10 years and had some great adventures on the Exe Estuary! Day-boat -15'6" long with launching trailer, all sails and ready to go! GRP hull and timber trim. Currently kept in a shore berth but could also live on a mooring. Good condition considering age. We think 'Dibdab' was built in1978 by Devon based Honor Marine. Good trolley but no trailer or engine, hence the price. New electric engine (only used a couple of times) available by seperate negotiation - H... read more

Available chance to purchase this Drascomber Dabber. A great dayboat for all the family. She is in good condition and ready to go sailing imnmediately. A seaworthy vessel that can also manage 5+ knots under engine if required. Still great for a day out on the water even if there is no wind. She has been storedin a barn under cover. I can no longer use her due to family commitments. Hull No. 347 built in 1977. Collection only Kit includes -Mercury 6hp in excellent condition and always rinsed after use (uprated carb from 4hp engine block) With separate 12l fuel tank with fuel line. ... read more

Marketing Description The Drascombe Dabber is a great little family sailboat, easily powered by sail, oar or small outboard engine. The balanced lug yawl carries 118 square feet of sail, distributed over a jib, balanced lug main and self tacking mizzen, further increasing the versatility of the boat. Including a Suzuki outboard and a road trailer this boat is great value!! The smallest of the split-rig Drascombes. 15’ 6" long, she carries 118 Sq Ft of sail with the help of a bowsprit &bumpkin, removable for stowage & transport. An outboard motor in it’s own well, will push i... read more

OUR REF. † AYB001048 GENERAL Dabbler is an early Drascombe Dabber (Number 15!) and is in good order with upgraded/replaced outboard motor, Easy-launch trailer, buoyancy, sails and covers. She is ready to sail. BUILDER Honnor Marine, Totnes. 1972. Number 15 SPECIFICATION Painted dark blue GRP hull with painted 2-tone grey deck. Teak gunwales/trim nicely varnished and in good order. Length 15’6” Beam 5’10" Draft 8”—3’ Galvanised centreplate. Weight 250kg RIGGING Standing lug yawl rig with stained spruce main mast and var... read more

Built by homer marine. Honda 4stroke engine. Trailer two covers. The balanced lug yawl carries 118 square feet of sail, distributed over a jib, balanced lug main and self tacking mizzen, further increasing the versatility of the boat. The smallest of the split-rig Drascombes. 15’ 6" long, she carries 118 Sq Ft of sail with the help of a bowsprit &bumpkin, removable for stowage & transport. An outboard motor in it’s own well, will push it along when thewind drops or it is perfectly capable of being rowed. Equipped with a centre-plate, she draws only 8" with the ... read more

OUR REF. † AYB001055 GENERAL Drifter is a Mcnulty built Drascombe Dabber and is CE rated for 4 persons in Category D of the Recretional Directive. Over earlier built Dabbers she has a revised deck/centreplate case moulding and increased closed cell foam buoyancy. Drifter has been very lightly used and always trailer sailed. She is in lovely condition as can be seen in the photos. BUILDER McNulty Boats. . Built September 1998 Number GB-MCNDA008998 SPECIFICATION Original gelcoated white/cream GRP hull and deck . Iroko fitout . Length 15’6” Beam 5’10&quo... read more

Time for someone else to enjoy our much loved Dabber, "Primwell". Beautiful boat, well-mannered to sail, easily by 2 sailors but comfortable for 4 adults. Built by Honor Marine and refurbished in 2021. Dark blue with white waterline stripe and antifouling paint below waterline. Deck paint flakey as shown but hull paint has just minor scuffs. Structurally sound and ready to trail and sail. Good road trailer, newish boat cover, cockpit cover, and oars included. The trailer needs replacement mud guards which I will try to do prior to collection. Full set of sails in reasonable cond... read more

Boatshed Essex are pleased to be presenting this lovely Drascombe Dabber, which is 'ready to go'! This is a a very tidy, versatile little family open sailboat, easily powered by sail, oar or small outboard engine. Easy to handle with one or two and only takes a short time to get ready to sail and pack away. The balanced yawl carries 118 square feet of new sails, distributed over a jib, balanced lug main and self tacking mizzen. It is equipped with a centre-plate and only draws only 0.2m with the plate up, 0.64m, with it down. Also compact enough to fit in a garage and renowned for its s... read more

This well loved family sailing boat is now on the market and would make the perfect summer sailing addition to any family. The boat can be enjoyed under sail, rowed or pottering with the engine. Perfect for day trips and picnics.  Built in 2012 and with a solid burgundy hull she is quite unique. Overall length: 4.72m (15' 6") Waterline length: 4.14m (13'7") Beam: 1.78m (5'10") Draft (c/plate up): 0.2m (0'8") Draft (c/plate down): 0.91m (3'0") Sailing weight: 265kg (585lb) Towing weight:&nb... read more