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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services
The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services
The 17 foot Pirate cruising boat was designed by Ian Proctor, famous for his classic dinghies the Wayfarer, Osprey, Gull, Wanderer, Topper, Bosun, Kestrel and Tempest, and the Nimrod trailer-sailer. The Pirate was one of Ian Proctor’s two designs for Rydgeway Marine, the other being the 19 foot Prelude. The Pirate was launched commercially in the early 1970s with optional fin keel or swinging drop keel. The Express Pirate was a later development built by Ryplas with a pair of encapsulated bilge keels and a substantial hardwood rudder, the boat being designed to take the ground in drying moorings. Some improvements over the original design included a king post to support the downwards thrust of the mast, Judging from sail registration numbers that have been observed in surviving examples of Pirate and Express Pirate, about 400 boats were produced in total over an approximate 10 year period, the majority being the Express version. Many boats are still in use today.
These boat details are subject to contract.
As the name would suggest this Pirate is a nippy sailing boat that will provide great adventures either for the single handed sailor or for a small family. She is a sure footed sailor with good lines too. You can move with ease around the deck and when you go below decks, you will be surprised at the amount of room there is.
Being bilge keel this one is perfect for drying moorings, as well as exploring the coastal rivers and for the more adventurous - the ocean wave.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
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