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04-03-2006, 09:32 AM
Between 1963 and the early seventy's ChoyLee built an elegant cruiser known as the Reliant 40.
A Rhodes Reliant called OWL has been rebuilt nearly from scratch by a group of students and professionals resulting in a revealing virtual tour of photos at
www.rhodesowl.com
The boat is certainly a beauty - but what strikes me are the photos taken down below befor the furniture began showing up - the Reliant is like an expanded spacious version of the Ariel: knees, shelves, stringers and green plastic. The method of construction seems very similar. The Reliant is slathered with teak outside, you might not know it to be a fiberglass boat, and below you get to see fine and pricey furniture time lapsed in. The methods used by the restorers of the Owl are very apropos our A/C's and, what else, extremely well done. It's a pleasure! There might even be a few tips for the schleppers...er, skippers over here. :cool:
A Rhodes Reliant called OWL has been rebuilt nearly from scratch by a group of students and professionals resulting in a revealing virtual tour of photos at
www.rhodesowl.com
The boat is certainly a beauty - but what strikes me are the photos taken down below befor the furniture began showing up - the Reliant is like an expanded spacious version of the Ariel: knees, shelves, stringers and green plastic. The method of construction seems very similar. The Reliant is slathered with teak outside, you might not know it to be a fiberglass boat, and below you get to see fine and pricey furniture time lapsed in. The methods used by the restorers of the Owl are very apropos our A/C's and, what else, extremely well done. It's a pleasure! There might even be a few tips for the schleppers...er, skippers over here. :cool: