Cape Cutter 19 Association Forum

Interesting to see that Crabbers have a new 21ft shrimper! Its learnt a few lessons from the CC19 such as the central outboard well, the tabernacle mounted boom and a finer bow. I am sure will will be a good boat, but missed the opportunity of a cutter rig and at £33,600 basic, it will be well over 44k on the water with a trailer and usual bits. Smart move though, think of all those Shrimper owners who will be looking to trade up!

Sounds a bit like a Cape Henry.

http://www.dixdesign.com/ch21.htm

Interesting to see more choice in this size range of boats. Will a 21ft shrimper be towable? The shrimpers have always been rather expensive IMO.

Dennis, I think the Cape Henry is a very attractive prospect.

I did see a Drascombe Drifter 22 and really liked the look of that (though not a trailer sailer)- twin keels gives a lot more space in the cabin and the extra length makes it feel a lot more substantial. Only 2 berths though.

In the end, if I was looking to trade up, then I would be looking for a bigger step in size, in order to gain the benefit of more internal space. However, living in the midlands as I do, a trailer sailer will suit me for the forseeable future (although I'm not looking very far ahead

I note from the Cornish Crabbers Club forum that they have 6 orders already, and hull 1 should be ready in March. 'Towable 1800 - 1900kg all up', but that'll be interesting to see.

I also note that the outboard version allows the engine to tilt when sailing or berthed.

Ru88ell wrote:I note from the Cornish Crabbers Club forum that they have 6 orders already, and hull 1 should be ready in March. 'Towable 1800 - 1900kg all up', but that'll be interesting to see.

I also note that the outboard version allows the engine to tilt when sailing or berthed.

I think the fact that the Thomas lineage have had a hand in the design suggests it might be rather more slippery than a 19. Lifting the outboard is good. My only question is how realistic an 1800 kg tow weight will be as a fully loaded cc19 inc trailer is probably not far off that. With a 1400kg basic, I suspect this will need a 4x4 to tow it. I think they will sell loads to retiring shrimper owners. I hope it will be less tender than a shrimper!

There's a full report in PBO this month if anyone is interested.

I take it you mean the July issue? I have the June issue, which has a good article on getting the most out of a gaff rig. Perhaps I should have read that before the inaugural CC19 race!!

Happy sailing, Adrian, 'Meisje'

There is a full write-up of the S21 in the July/August Watercraft magazine. Oddly, for a trailer/sailer any mention of launching or recovery, let alone towing, is avoided - apart from the towing weight being approximately 1800kg.
It looks like an attractive boat, but as has already been said, I wonder whether not having a cutter rig was a missed opportunity.

Steve