A-50 Revival/For Sale

[Howard]

I will now be the second crazy person (Frank being the first) to sell my "dream boat" on this forum, as I try to liquidate 3 ( a Whaler and a ComboCat are also for sale) to buy the next dream, a custom made 35' foot three masted wooden ketch.

Most on here are familiar with Revival's history. Feel free to use the search
to see countless pictures and description. Needless to say it is a great boat, I have sailed it out of Key West for the past 6 months.

Call with any questions, 813-541-5645.

Thanks, Howard.

[tha3rdman]

Poor boat, nobody wants her . . .

[mbd]

Holy smokes! Howard, have you sold you other Ariel yet? :D

Frank, here's your chance. Dump that sluggish Flicka and win back your first love!

[Howard]

You sure know how to hurt a guy ;(

[Howard]

Holy smokes! Howard, have you sold you other Ariel yet? :D

Frank, here's your chance. Dump that sluggish Flicka and win back your first love!

sold it months ago.

[mbd]

You sure know how to hurt a guy ;(
No offense intended. Who said the dreams come easy? When you find the dream, you gotta go for it.

[Howard]

No offense intended. Who said the dreams come easy? When you find the dream, you gotta go for it.

None taken certainly. That remark was actually directed at tha3rdMan,
but you are right about the other part.


;)

[mbd]

I saw "Revival" on EBay either last week or the week before. Anyone know if she sold? The reserve price was $5k...

[Wildcat]

saw this on Craig's List last night:

http://tampa.craigslist.org/boa/319388397.html

presume it's the same craft and it is a bee-you-tee

[mbd]

From the craigslist ad: "Will consider trade for deck/pontoon boat w trailer." :eek: :eek:

Howard, what happened to the "custom made 35' foot three masted wooden ketch" dream boat?

Poor Revival.

[Wildcat]

that pontoon trade proposal should draw a censure, perhaps the first ever in the history of he pearsonariel.org

:mad:

[Howard]

Lads,
A buddy wants a pontoon for island hopping and has cash, so....

I have got a line on a Potter for daysailing (in addition to my cat). I am not leaving my crusty bretheren for the dark side. (Although there is this boat club that has started at my marina....):D
Still hoping to land the ketch (pun intended), but time may work against me.
Revival is getting a lot of looks, and a few lowball/wacky trade offers, but is still up. Will try through June then move her here if nothing happens. Could be worse.

[mbd]

Whew! Thanks for filling us in. I was about to lead the charge to come down there and have you keelhauled! :p

It is simply amazing that no one has snapped her up! Revival has got to be the deal of the century!

[joe]

Why such a small price for such a grand lady? Comparing Revival to Sirocco and a couple other boats I've looked at, and a certain knowledge of these things; Revival should fetch about ten to ten-five (with all of the electronics out of her) in your area.
Joe
:confused:

[frank durant]

unfortunately...Florida has historically had lower boat prices, do I assume to the extreme abundance of used boats. Take her to MA and the price would go up a lot.I'd agree on 'deal of the century'. ..while not perfect...Revival represents a GREAT value.The dodger,new main cover and sunshade were over $2000 alone !!

[Howard]

Not to mention the sails. Joe, I'll gladly sell her to you for 10. :cool:

She is a great boat, if/when she is in my backyard she will be even more attractive.
Frank, I have pictures from a Marquesas run, just need to learn how to work my (ahem) camera/phone to make them upload.:mad:

[frank durant]

I would really love to see them !!

[joe]

Not to mention the sails. Joe, I'll gladly sell her to you for 10. :cool:

She is a great boat, if/when she is in my backyard she will be even more attractive.
Frank, I have pictures from a Marquesas run, just need to learn how to work my (ahem) camera/phone to make them upload.:mad:

Believe me Howard, if I had it, you'd get it :) Then I'd have tha makings of my very own fleet.

[Wildcat]

now lying Treasure Island or thereabouts

http://tampa.craigslist.org/boa/343914908.html

in the picture, tropical storm barry looms

http://images.craigslist.org/01010001020601030420070603add938dae7fda0043700f78d .jpg

[Howard]

She is in Madiera Beach, have been sailing her out of Johns Pass lately. Took her off the market after two db buyers. Meant to be I guess. Will post some current pics shortly.

[frank durant]

pics...we need pics ;)

[frank durant]

Does #50 have a new home? Any new adventures?

[Howard]

I have sold interest but retained rights and will be bringing her up to Dunedin either this Saturday or next. Definitely there will be pics, I swear. The new boss is a guy out of Colorado, he is planning on coming out to learn to sail over the next year or so.

[Howard]

I have been enlisted to help with the sale of this great boat. My fleet is now at 4 otherwise I would be thinking long and hard about her myself.
I wanted to let the fine sailors on this site have the first chance, end of next week she goes on Ebay-no reserve.

There are two trailers available here in Tampa that would fit her.

search "Revival" or "A-50" if you are not familiar. Email any questions howardingham@yahoo.com

[carl291]

Times are truly tough when this boat can't draw a buyer at an advertised price of $3200 on an internet site in sailing season.

[Howard]

It is now $2,950.

[carl291]

This Boat Sold For Less Than $1100.00 On Ebay Today,

[Howard]

Times are not that bad. The boat sold to a local buyer for more than that, but less than it is worth IMO. A good deal had by someone who is going to live on it and use it to its fullest, I told them about this site for updates.

[ebb]

Big sweat.
Happy this great Ariel has found a new owner.
Remind new owner that he could download the A-50 thread from this site and have a great pamphet on board about the boat.

[Tony G]

Howard,

Glad you got her into the hands of her new owner.

Is it the unique hardship of boat owners that they buy one for $5000 pour another $2000 into her and then only scrape out $3000 when they sell her? We seem to see that time and time again.

I'm just stoked that she went to someone who will live aboard! Any idea on where they will be?

[frank durant]

The 'then put another $2000 into her' would be VERY light when speaking about revival .....hope she gets out sailing lots.

[Tony G]

The 'then put another $2000 into her' would be VERY light when speaking about revival .....hope she gets out sailing lots.
Beleeeve me, Frank, I know-I know. It surely shows in the 'Revival' thread.

That was just another way of saying, in the boating world, 1+2 never seems to equal more than 1!
I just can't firgure that one out.:confused:

[frank durant]

I think there are 2 things that drive us 'ole boat guys'....an apprec. of the beauty of a design and the creativity of restoring.Albergs look great and sail great-period.None of it really makes sence...other than the satisfaction of saving an old boat and doing the mods that you dream up. Call me a fool or whatever...here's the latest project. http://sailfar.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=123 a mini ariel ;) Hope to sail it in 'The scoot' april 10. http://thescoot.com/ you're all welcome to join in...should be a hoot sailing in the scoot

[carl291]

Frank,
Hi, Thanks for posting some pictures of the Electra, I've been meaning to ask you to see some pictures of it. I also have an Electra (325) it's been a freshwater boat and stored under cover since 1987. I'm fortunate the hull and deck is in great shape, the interior has had a coat of house paint applied and sure needs a refit on the inside and a legal head. They sure have a boatload of wasted space in the interior and thru-hulls you can't reach in an emergency but how can you not love one?
Carl

[Ed Ekers]

Thought you might be interested in this little one.
http://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/lectronicday.lasso?date=2008-07-23&dayid=144
Mighty big ocean for such a little boat. The last report I read was that she had lost her rig and was a few hundred miles away but still sailing........ed