We have written to many members over time asking about the particulars of their boats relative to the "Hull Identification Number" (HIN) or hull number (they are different!). If you have not responded to such queries ...SHAME ON YOU! (but you can redeem yourself NOW!) as this info allows us to understand the history of Paceship better and also allows us to determine the number of boats built over the years.
One member, Kevin Hand of Spencerport, NY responded to our query about his submitted HIN. Kevin verified via photo his HIN of PAYY3AABM74A which says (the M74A) that his
Click the pic for Kevin's PPP!
boat was manufactured in the first month of the model 1974 year (August of 1973 - the "A") and that it is boat 001 (the "AAB" in the HIN). This means that it is NUMBER ONE for 1974. Additionally, although we have had owners suggest their boat was a 1973 version, none have come forward with a valid HIN. EVERY boat in 1973 under both Canadian and US law had to have a HIN.
Now, we have several members who have submitted their boats as 1973 versions and although we know there were likely some prototype boats that were manufactured to test the molds and other aspects of the designs out there, we have never had any of the owners come forward with inforMation on these boats. So unless someone comes forward with a verifiable HIN, it appears we have found the VERY FIRST PY23 ever built!
Congratulations to Kevin Hand for his diligence in rooting out the info on his HIN and having [apparently] the very first PY23 built!
Please Welcome These New Members to Our Group!
Below are the newest 12 members that make up our now 789 active members! Click on the magnifying icon to learn about our new members!
If you live in the same area, have the same model boat or for any reason, don't be bashful; "Send a welcome message" to any one of the new members to send a quick message of welcome!...WE EVEN WROTE A sample WELCOME EMAIL FOR YOU! It takes just SECONDS to send.JUST say "HEY" gang! Community starts right here! Please make your fellow Paceshippers feel welcome.
It just seems like yesterday but it has been 10 years (as of July 8th 2009) since The Paceship Website first appeared on the web! It started as a single web page but soon people began to write in with interest. It was Dale Atchley
of Texas and Wayne Gooderham of Toronto who first wrote to provide information on their boats (and others) to add to the site.
Although Dale sold his boat and we have not heard from him in a while, Wayne Gooderham is still a member today (the oldest in fact!) and he eventually started a business providing sails for Paceship and other sailors called "Shoreline Sails"
Wayne is still a regular contributor and an unwavering supporter of Paceship boats, their owners as well as the website!
With the help of many members, the site expanded as we collectively learned about different models and variations over the years. The site was expanded to include earlier brethren of the breed called "Paceships" (Paceship plural) plycraft boats which proceeded the fibreglass sailboats of (mainly) the 60's, 70's and (with AMF).the early 80's
Today, as you know we have over 750 active members. Even members, who for what ever reason need to sell their Paceships, wind up wishing to stay on as "Emeritus" members willing and able to support other Paceshippers in need. Once on board,that enjoy the friendships and comradery that is the hallmark of our group. We have heard countless stories of members finding help and friendship with folks in their area or with the same model or genre. Paceships "plycraft" owners are just now finding their feet and those boats and their owners are coming out of the woodwork almost daily.
Find Below a list of the 25 active members with the most seniority in our group. Click on a name to see their PPP! If you are not on the list, hang around a few years, maybe you will make it to the list on our next anniversary!
Support YOUR Paceship Website Buy Paceship Decals
TPW is a non-commercial FREE website but it DOES take money to operate. So rather than rely solely on the occasional donation we try to provide something of value to you when you help support the website. In this case we had our artist redraw the high resolution graphics needed to make a great decal to replace those old worn out or missing ones!
Get your own set of these great high quality decals AND Support YOUR Paceship Website at the same time. [more info]
So thanks to so many for participating and helping the site and organization with donations of material and knowledge and support of all kinds. We ask that you continue to support the site by buying a set of the great new decals meant to commemorate our first 10 years and to help support the site going forward into the 21st century.
Meet Brian MacDonald
of Summerside, PE CA
1975 PY23 Joined 8/7/2004
Click the pic!
A new page on the site helps you keep up with activities of your fellow Paceships owners and enthusiasts in a flash. We have added a page that allows
you to see the most recent FIVE events on The Paceship Website systems. So whether you are looking for new members, recent updates to member PPP's, Items Wanted of For sale or Logbook or link entries see it all on one page by clicking the "Most Recent" logo above!
Got any Stories or News???
The season is a great memory but don't loose it and SHARE your adventures with fellow paceshippers and the word right here on the Paceship website!
that's right, you write it and we will post it for the world to see along with any photos you may have to share. Whether it is a thrilling adventure, goof on the high seas or a project you are working on, the rest of the gang will love to see it!
So give us a holler and get started today!
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Join the growing list of Paceshippers Worldwide on one of the largest sites of its type in the world. We are all about community and Paceships are a great way to meet other people who share your passion for sailing and Paceships!!
A Hat to Show Your Paceship Team Spirit???
How about YOU!? Would you like a chance to purchase a great hat like the one below and help support your favorite sailboat website at the same time!?
Please Help Support
The Paceship Website!
They won't have to ask...they will know you and your crew are Paceship! This high Quality hat is 100% cotton twill is pigment dyed to give you that faded, washed look. Expertly embroidered with the Paceship Logo on front of the cap. Self-cloth strap with antique brass flip buckle and grommet. Adjustable to fit all sizes!
This special Paceship custom hat would make a terrific crew gift (for all that yelling during racing season), a wonderful end of season gift for any captain or simply a way to really differentiate you and your first mate from the rest of the slobs at the yacht club! CLASS...just like your boat!
If you can help us with a measured drawing of your rudder or centerboard it will be appreciated!
Many of our members every year loose one or the other as a result of some mishap.
Before the boat hits the water for another season, please take a few minutes and give a sketch with measurements. We'll even draw the thing up from your sketch if you can help.
You won't believe the folks who will be eternally grateful for your help. Hold your mouse over the menu like KNOLWLEDGE AND INFO>>>PARTS & INFO>> RUDDER & KEEL SPECS. for the ones we already have. All others not shown need your help!
Got any news to share with the world?
The Paceship Website is a site developed by and for Paceship owners and enthusiasts alike. So take advantage of it and also share your news items with the rest of the Paceship family!
If you have any newsy items that you would like to tell your fellow Paceshippers about, please contact us here! We will give you an address where you can send text and photos if you have some! If you are a member login and click the send email to paceship button!
Now is a great time to write that article you have always meant to send in to TPW! Yes, Be a PUBLISHED writer for all the world to see!
Notices to Mariners!!
Several new brochures and fliers have been posted in the download area. See the new PY23 AMF brochure provided by Jim Horman of Tilton, NH and new fliers for Flying Juniors, the Peregrine and the "seventeen"!
NEW PPP
Webpage Format
Now you as a member have your own Paceship Personal Page (PPP) "virtual website" with multiple pages that are created "on the fly" depending on the features that YOU personally use.
In the new system, everyone has a "Home", a "Boat Info" and "Contact page" (the latter where our server will handle email requests from web users for you to help reduce spam). Other pages will also appear if you use other functionality in your member login panel including things like Photos, Site Photos Logbook and personal links...and a NEW PPP feature, member boat reviews!! (see the announcement below)
Now you can write a review of ANY Paceship models for which you have some information to share with the world. Whether you have sailed them or have a knowledgeable commentary now's your chance to express your view!
New Photo Section
Remember as well the new website photo system give you to chance to feature YOUR photos for use in the site as examples of specific boat models and features. The idea is to create a standard set of pictures that can be added to each model to best display its features and accessories.
Report Glitches
Since we have made massive changes, there always the chance that something may not work right for you Although we try to test the pages, it is easy to miss something especially given our meager staff. So, PLEASE help us by reporting ANY problem you find on the site! ________
