Welcome to Drascombe Boats. We take great pride in producing a comprehensive range of traditionally styled day and small cruising boats, built with modern materials, offering practical boat ownership at its very best. With 50 years of building examples of our boats with their wooden spars and tan sails, they can be found in many creeks, harbours and lakes around the country and world wide.As we work with a very respectable shipping company, we are able to find, refurbish and arrange to have a Drascombe boat shipped anywhere worldwide. Contact us for more details.

Dabber

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The Dabber is the smallest boat in the Drascombe range. At 4.72 m (15’ 6”) in length,it is small enough to fit in the family garage but is still big on performance.

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Lugger

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Where it all began - The Drascombe Lugger, originally designed by John Watkinson in 1965, the Lugger has become synonymous with the Drascombe name.

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Longboat

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For those who require more room, the greater length and beam of the Drascombe Longboat provides an even roomier day boat than the timeless Lugger… ideal for exploring the coast, or more energetic sailing

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Covers, Cushions & Sprayhoods

With a choice of cockpit cover to overall covers, we can talk you through the best option for your Drascombe. Our canvas man has been making our covers for around 40 years, and we have now offer the choce of PVC/Polyester, suitable for winter covers, Acrylic canvas for sprayhoods, cockpit covers etc or Weathermax 80 as an option. Along with covers and overalls, we can supply cushions and in-fills to ensure you are comfortable when sleeping aboard.

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Metal Fittings

There are many metal fittings which can be added to your Drascombe, or purchased as a replacement.

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Outboards

A quiet reliable outboard engine is a wonderful addition to your boat. It is not just the convenience of being able to push against the current, or simply to extend your cruiisng range - it add another dinension to the use of your boat. Fishing, picnics and greater accessiblity to creeks and rivers where sailing may not be an option. Even the smallest of the Drascombe range, the Dabber will benefit.

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Drascombe Lugger 1851 Year 1996

£5,500

Drascombe Lugger with white hull and brown topland with cream decks

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Drascombe Dipper - The Wooden Dabber

£2,750

A Norman Whyte built wooden Drascombe Dipper, believed to be one of two only built by Norman Whyte.

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Ex-Demo 9ft Clinker Nesting Dinghy

£4,200

Ex-Demo 9ft Clinker Nesting Dinghy - an ideal tender for a larger yacht or for simply exploring the creek

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Did you know we offer a refurbishment service?

Whilst we specialise in Drascombes, we are able to use our years of experience and skills to refurbish any classic trailer sailer and would be pleased to discuss your particular requirements and offer advice as necessary.

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Drascombe Brokerage - YouTube Channel

Welcome to the new Drascombe Boats Ltd Brokerage channel on Youtube

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Kate Watkinson

A long time supporter of Drascombe Boats Ltd

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