experience of Cornish Shrimpers

[Will]

I'm doing a bit of research into the Shrimper on behalf of my uncle, who is keen to buy one.
I've only sailed one briefly, several years ago. I remember it being great fun, ambling round the normally inaccessible bits of the Fal with the plate up. However I've not sailed one since, so any info on the following would be appreciated -
1. Inboard or outboard best?
2. How do they behave in a bit of a blow and a chop?
3. Resale value/ build construction / general standing up to wear and tear.

I'm based in Noss Mayo (Devon) and my uncle is around Fowey. Does anyone know if it's possible to charter such a beast in this area at all, or anywhere for that matter. I think to try before you buy is all important for a boat. Or would anybody be willing to take us sailing for copious amounts of alcohol / hard cash / pasties or any other informal deal? Or purely out of the kindness of their hearts of course...

Any help much appreciated, as always

Will

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[Badger]

You might want to contact the owners association www.shrimperowners.org, I'm sure they would be able to help.

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[sailbadthesinner]

you can charter them in the fal
but cannot go beyond the fal if you charter one
plymouth charters i think the comany is called you could (not sure now tho) also charter them from the manufacturer

my old man adores them thinks they are great boats
inboard is best if being left on a swinging mooring

sorry this is best i can do

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[chrisD]

I owned an outboard model for a couple of years. Obviously you can see the limitations of the cabin from a visual inspection. As long as you are OK with that, they are superb fun. The tent works well, we used to sleep four including two young children. They are very stable for their size, even in a chop they bounce their way through. The outboard prop does have a tendency to lift out of the water in a severe chop and so the inboard may be better from that point of view, but its not too often that happens and clearly the outboard versions are cheaper to buy and maintain.

They are beautifully made and I actually sold mine for a profit. You can't go wrong really if you buy a tidy example second hand, you'll get your money back even if you change your mind.

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