Drascombe Dabber
Description
The Drascombe Dabber is a classic, compact trailer-sailor designed by British naval architect John Watkinson in 1970. It's part of the renowned Drascombe family of boats, known for their traditional aesthetics, versatility, and seaworthiness in shallow waters. Originally built by Honnor Marine Ltd. in fiberglass (with some wooden versions), production has continued under Churchouse Boats Ltd. since the early 2000s. Over 400 units have been produced, making it a popular choice for family day sailing, coastal cruising, fishing, or even light exploration. Its name "Dabber" evokes traditional Devon fishing boats, emphasizing simplicity and reliability.
Construction Details
| Designer | John Watkinson |
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| Builder | Honnor Marine |
| Length | 16.000 ft |
| LOA | 15.500 ft |
| LWL | 14.000 ft |
| Beam | 5.830 ft |
| Displacement | 550 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.100 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.670 ft |
| Year Built | 1970 |
The standard boat dimensions
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Documents
Sails
Drascombe Dabber - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 9.167 ft - (2794 mm) |
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| Foot | 5.5 ft - (1676 mm) |
| Leech | 7.08 ft - (2158 mm) |
| Percentage LP | 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | 4.6 ft - (1402 mm) |
| Deck Angle | 12 ° |
| Area | 19.45 ft² |
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Drascombe Dabber - MIZZEN
| Luff | 7 ft - (2134 mm) |
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| Foot | 3.667 ft - (1118 mm) |
| Leech-AftHdBd | 6.917 ft - (2108 mm) |
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Drascombe Dabber - STANDING LUGSAIL
| Luff | 6.083 ft - (1854 mm) |
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| Foot | 9.083 ft - (2768 mm) |
| Leech | 15.833 ft - (4826 mm) |
| Tack Angle | 88 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 16.8 ft - (5121 mm) |
| Head | 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
| Area | 65.528 ft² |
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