Drascombe drifter

Retaining the distinctive yawl rig the Drifter has developed John Watkinson’s original design incorporating many features creating the ideal trailer sailor. Cracking overnighter or Day sailor. She will sleep two in relative comfort. Viewings are available days a week by appointment.

Unfortunately, for various reasons, I have been unable to make as much use of her as she deserves and have decided to use my Summers on land. I have owned her for years, towing her down from Scotland.

Neylan Pembrokeshire. One of my all time favourites from the drascombe range, I first encountered the drascombe drifter whilst serving in the Falkland islands following the unhappy. Drascombe Drifter. This vessel has a bowsprit and an extra fore sail. Spray hood and cockpit tent.

Hardley used Lizard trailer. The main rig has been changed to a Bermuda. Can be seen lying at Tenby Harbour atm. DRASCOMBE DRIFTER 21.

Back to brokerage list. Published by Tim Altham. View all posts by Tim Altham Search for: Search. Beamier and heavier than the better known Coaster, she is more of a trailable boat than a trailer sailer, although some keen skippers do regularly trail theirs. The Drifter has a comfortable cabin for two, with two more berths available in the cockpit (tent not included).

The Caboteur and Drifter have been designed and built recently following the design principles developed by John Watkinson. Click herefor contact details. The particulars herein are intended to give a fair description of the vessel but are not guaranteed as accurate.

They shall not form part of any offer or contract for the sale of the vessel. It uses collapsable tent poles, is lashed in place to each mast and held down with nylon snap buckles like those used on a backpack. Free delivery for many products!

A large enough cockpit and interior (with of course a galley and heads) to go on extended cruises yet compact enough to be transported on a trailer. The current owners of this Drifter have owned her for years and are only the third owner. In that time they have travelled as far as France and along the West and East coasts. It is a traditional design with modern materials and fittings for practicality.

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Sailboat Specifications. Hull Type: Twin drop plates Rigging Type: Gunter-Yawl LOA: 21. She has twin swing keels which allow for a shallow draft, easy launch and recovery, along with a large clear self-draining cockpit and a comfortable cabin for 2. Looking for more boats?

We personally own a Longboat Cruiser which we use as a test bed for developing sails. I like gaff rigs, wood.