Van De Stadt Pioneer 9

1963 Van de Stadt Pioneer 9GRPBermuda rig sailing sloop. Fin keel, spade rudder with tiller.Our boat since 2016.Sleeps 4 Length: 9.1mBeam: 2.4mDraft: 1.4mVery solid boat (from the days when GRP was over-engineered) with good sailing performance. Well maintained.Note: The boat is currently in Bristol Harbour, but does not come with the mooring (and will have to be moved). We can assist with sailing to somewhere in reasonable distance. Sails: Main - older but still in good condition.Sail bag.Furling foresail/Jib: Crusader circa 2016.
Good condition. Sink with tap from water tankSpirit 2 burner hob on gimble.Sea toilet (recently repaired pump).Diesel air cabin heater. October 2020: Hull sanded back to GRP, osmosis treated, re-epoxy and repainted (anti-foul). New aluminium anode (see pics).Boat safety certificate January 2021. (expires 09/01/2025).
Standing Rigging 2016Recon engine 2016 (Based on a Kubota design). Regularly serviced (oil and filter changes, fuel filter changes, etc.)Cockpit winches refurbished 2021 (Gibb with new paws and springs). Plough anchor with 10mm chain (~30ft [check])Kedge anchorVarious ropes/warps Equipment:-Raymarine auto-helmVHF DSC with cock-pit remote.Garmin GPSMAP 400 chart plotterRecent new depth sounderSeago Inflatable dinghy in bag (3 years old).Honda outboard - quite new (well maintained/serviced)Current fire extinguishers.2 leisure batteries in good condition.Various spares.More images available if required.