Hull Number #264? Is there a Ariel Roll Call list? Need help with ID, please.
Hi, I went out to look at a bargain basement priced Ariel today in Benicia, California. The title holder, was looking to sell her off for $500 (a drop from the $995 craigslist posting price). After an examination, I could see many reasons she was priced at $995 and wondered what I missed to warrant the fire-sale discount to $500 plus an offer to "help you move it to your slip/waterway of choice" offer...
I know I'm a nice guy and all, and true sailors always like to see their boats go off in good hands and all...
One of the main sticking point for me was the Hull Number Identification. There was no badge, and we couldn't find a number on the strong back area, or anywhere else at the time I was examining...
Is there a Hull Number Roll Call list or where would one locate a factory stamped or inscribed Hull Number on an Ariel other than the badge... I know the sails numbers are not conclusive and even the official DMV paperwork can also be misleading...
I decided to pass on this opportunity but would like to learn something about ID info and Hull Numbers from the process!
Thank You.
Chris
And, for those curious: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/boa/6520470035.html