Piedy

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Welcome back to another icon of Kiwi Yachting. Des Townson designed Pied Piper launched 1964 22ft Party Yacht. A pictorial snap shot of this fantastic yacht.

Before they look this good, a transformation of epic proportions takes place under trees, back sheds and even front yards.

Background info

Usage profile:
Both cruising and racing, fully crewed and short handed

Speed comparison:
Smokes a Farr 727, when well sailed it can Nip at the toes of an SR26

Handicap ratings: (if applicable)
PHRF range 0.55 – 0.7

Geographical spread (where the boats are located):
Mostly Auckland (11 at BBYC, 4 at Milford, 4 at DYC), one in Wellington, and a few in BOI

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General comments about this class:

Advantages:
Good cheap fun, simple to maintain and repair/ modify, great fleets, and

awesome camaraderie and class support

Disadvantages:
Timber boat and old hull, tight one design rules eliminate too much

developmental modification.

Who will enjoy owning one:
Younger generations into a bit of racing and some raftups and

cruising/partying (Have a party animal reputation)

Average hull age:
25 years

General fleet condition:
Very Good, Most boats have had an overhaul,

there are still a few that need work done/

upgrading but the price is reflective.

How to get a bargain:
Talk to other Pied Piper (Piedy) owners ad they tend to know about

what to buy/ what not to buy, Watch the website

Names of well known boats:
Yosemite Sam, Woodstock, Jim Beam (Coastal 2006), Snifter, One Xtreme, Party Piedy

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Price Range

What you would expect to pay for:
- A fully refurbished boat  $6-10,000
- An older boat in need of TLC  $3.5-6,000

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For more info

For more information:
- Class association website
- Email the class president

Reviewed by:

Chris Marsh, Class President with additional information by Crew.org.nz.

More here

http://www.crew.org.nz/SAIL+INFO/Boat+Reviews/Keelboats/Pied+Piper+Townson+22.html

http://crew.net.nz/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8140&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

http://crew.net.nz/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8380&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

The raftup

A random Red Couch playing mothership

Happy Sailing