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Here are a few photos of an Ariel being restored in Alameda, CA. Rumor has it that the owner has a $30k budget :eek:
We are attempting to learn the owner's name and find out more about the boat. The boat was purchased from a donation program, allegedly just before it was to be crushed! We begin at the bow . . .
The topsides paint is really reflective :)
A look at the rudder . . .
Lazarette & traveler
Forestay and furler . . .
Genoa track . . . ready for any size :cool:
Mast base. Obviously, he did not have access to the manual's appendix to get the proper pad shape :(
Lower mast and turning blocks for line control.
A look at the masthead.
Check the spreader . . .
Nice cabin top winches.
The ports and windows are restored to like new.
The interior, however, still appears to need some work :confused:
Those are photos from a couple of weeks ago. Plan another visit to the yard to check on progress and leave some Ariel literature. The yard will not give me any information on the owner, so I hope to run into him on one of my visits.
Wow...30K, huh? I'm flattered someone loves these boats as much as I do:D
Nice arcs on the traveller and genoa tracks. Can't wait for more.