I have decided to sell Picardy and focus my racing on Stormy
#26.I had Picardy built by Peter Bell
Jr. in 2003.She is the best built and
stiffest Chesapeake 20 with an excellent race record.Recently, e-yacht builders totally
refurbished Picardy to more than pristine conditions in removing all scratches,
replacing most hardware and running rigging, and repainting the bottom. She was featured at the 2009 Annapolis
Sailboat Show.Picardy comes with up-to-date sails, seldom-used
trailer and cover that is in excellent shape.I paid $17,000 for Picardy in 2003.A replacement value today with higher materials and labor costs would be
in the mid-20s.I am willing to sell
Picardy for $15,000 to someone that will participate in our Chesapeake 20 fleet.
Contact me at Picardy210@gmail.com, or 703 533-2815.
1.Picardy
#210 is the newest fiberglass boat built by Peter Bell Jr. at the Hartge Yacht
Yard in 2003.In my opinion, she is the
best built fiberglass Chesapeake 20 with teak trim and mahogany floor boards.Because of special glass, her deck is very
stiff. Unlike earlier glass boats, Peter
Bell finished off the truck with glass and smoothed hull sides, so that they
are no visible rough glass weaves showing.Picardy has been completely restored by e yacht builders, and is in better than mint condition. She was the featured e-yacht at the 2009 Annapolis Sailboat Show. Picardy
comes complete with a trailer (taken off the WRSC lot only once), cover and
sails.The running rigging has been
upgraded with double lines for the main and jib.Picardy’s
replacement costs are at least $30,000, mostly due to dramatically increased
costs of glass and resins.I am asking $21,500 to purchase Picardy.I am willing to lower its price to buyers who are interested in racing her, and would provide free instruction and
training, if a notice racer should want to buy her.
2.
e-yacht builders in Baltimore is constructing a cold
molded Chesapeake 20 and has constructed a new mold based on the “perfect” 20
lines of Gracie (corrected by a naval
architect from measurements and plans).While they have not set a price yet, you can make an inquiry directly to
them at: jkidwell@eyachtbuilders.com.The first C-20 is expected to be completed this fall.
3. Clay Taylor has bought the Chesapeake 20 molds and Peter Bell Jr. is currently building a new fiberglass 20. She will be available for sale and racing in the 2010 season. Contact Clay directly if you are interested in a new glass 20.
4.Restoration of Volunteer #27 and Scotch-N-Water
#80 Clay Taylor and Ted Weihe have acquired three
Chesapeake 20s that are available for restoration.We have a firm estimate for the restoration
of the hulls only from Windward Yachts, a restoration company about an hour
north of Toronto.Windward Yachts
restored the C-20 Yankee #88 to
original construction including steam bent oak ribs, centerboard, etc.We have an estimate of $15,000 for a restored
Chesapeake 20 hull.We are prepared to
help in the transport of one or more of the classic Chesapeake 20s above for a
truly interested buyer.Given that Babs/Magic is a Moyer-designed
Chesapeake 20, there is particular interested in her restoration as a unique
C-20 that has a provide track record. Alex De Tessieres is planning to restore her. e yachts is also considering two restorations: Clay Taylor's Lady Luck now at their shop. Alex De Tessieres is currently restoring Babs/Magic #111.
5. There may be additional Chesapeake 20s available including an incomplete fiberglass hull and other C-20s that owners may sell for restoration. Ted Weihe can arrange for a potential buyer to contact them directly.Contact: Picardy210@gmail.com.