Pioneer 9
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Jeremy_W
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True (but it was an Ohlson 38), but before that Clare Francis had sailed across the Atlantic in Gulliver G, the Nich 32 (or was it a Pioneer 9) she had inherited from a relative.
dk
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Great boat - tough as old boots but quite quick considering. Bit tight on accommodation too, with such a pinched stern. James Jermain used to own one I believe, so maybe he'll read this and offer us the benefit of his wisdom!
rogeriorg
Active Member
Hi mate,
A very personal opinion.
I bought a Pionier 9 nearly 2 years ago. Only on the strengh of what I read about. Had never sailed one, and never even seen one before. My friends thought I was mad. The boat was build the year I was born 1961. The engine the year my daughter was born 26 years ago.Totally negleted for years. Old sails, no instruments (only a depth sounder, that didn't work). The only problem is that I bought her in Cornwall and my home port is Hamble on the South Coast. Didn't think twice. Put a new standing rigging (btw the old one was perfect as said the rigger) changed a few bulbs and fuses, serviced the engine and thrown her on the water. It was love at first sight or sail should I say. It was all true what I read about the Pioniers. Fast, easy to handle, light helm, umbelievable upwind performance, perfect for singlehandling. I never looked back.The trip to Hamble was a dream. Now with new genoa, hull faired and racing antifoul, if i trim the sails properly she'll do 8.5 knots (the maximum I got) through the water. Confirmed by the Clipper Log + the Wasp. Puzzles me, her hull speed suposed to be 6.56 knot.
Accomodatinon Is perfect for a singlehandler, everything is at hand. Your mates won't think the same though.
The only boat I know you can keep a watch while sitting in the heads.( priceless)lol
Like a Brazilian supermodel, she's long, skiny and put a big smile on your face everytime you get her going.lol
Everything is over engeneered, you should se the size of the u bolts that hold the standing rigging.
The first production boat to be build in fiber glass, but my favorite one is that it was the first spade rudder in a production boat and everyone said it would never catch on.
Shes not a boat for everyone's taste, far from that, but an unique design,a piece in the puzzle of yacht history, at an affordable price.
Feel free to PM me with any question.
TonyS54
New Member
Hi - I'm considering a Pioneer 9 (First sailing boat!), but haven't seen one. What's the headroom like? Being 6ft., I don't want to risk a long drive for viewing if it's really cramped. Thanks.
Seamew
New Member
I have a Pioneer 9, 1965, she is built like a tank, and ment for the ocean, she came across the ocean on the deck of ship, to Nova Scotia Canada, and was sailed up to NewBrunswick, Canada where she sails today, the only reason she came over on the deck of a ship. was the time frame, but I am sure she could have done it easy...I also would like to collect pictures of the Pioneer 9, so it anyone wants to share some it would be nice...please send them here, groundpatrol1@outlook.com
Seamew
New Member
I think I am the only one with a Pioneer 9 in canada..lol...it was brought over on the deck of a ship, to Cape Breton, Canada, from there it was sailed to St.John New Brunswick, and then up the St John river, to Fredericton where the Seamew now lives, and to this day still gets some good looks at her from others...I say she's old...but she's gold, lol...and I am sure will out live me...built in 1965, she's build like a tank...lol..
chinita
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My Pioneer 10, a lovely floating holiday home on the Algarve, will be going on the market soon - if anybody is interested! 
sailorman
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here`s anotherMy Pioneer 10, a lovely floating holiday home on the Algarve, will be going on the market soon - if anybody is interested!
http://www.yourboatpix.co.uk/browse3.php
Fascadale
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Pioneer 9, a Van der Stadt, say no more.
