Ok...a few pics of the cooler drain...very simple BUT worked great. I would wait until cold water built-up in the cooler
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Ok...a few pics of the cooler drain...very simple BUT worked great. I would wait until cold water built-up in the cooler
Then I would put warm beer/pop..whatever in the 'pail' to drain the ice cold water into , to pre-cool them before putting them into the cooler.Worked great....6-8 days to ice !!!
I made simple bilge deviders and glued them in place before painting
The aft (deep) end of the bilge carried a 24 beer and several bottles of wine UNDER the cans above!!
I got one that drains out the BEHIND the battery and it works great. Yours looks a little more exciting, what's the red wire for.....Quote:
Originally Posted by frank durant
:)
The big red wire is the main 'positive' lead from battery to switch
just reviewing pics and thought I'd post the last few that I figure the gang would find interesting.This is a carrier that I passed in Ft Lauderdale.
stern view showing cargo better.For those that don't know...they flood the aft end of the carrier...float on the boats...then pump out the water to raise it up again.If you cruise the east coast of Florida , ya get used to ships...lots of ships.
This is 'all dressed up' after just being launched
It's very 'busy' under the sink.The bilge pump has a Y-valve at back-right to divert from shower sump or bilge sump
Some of the nicest moments cruising are sunrises! An early start to the day and you get rewarded by scenes like this one.....leaving West Palm Beach to go out into the gulfstream
That pretty well does it for pics.When I joined this group I had a vision of a simple great sailing lil boat that would be near perfect for the Bahamas and for winter exploring.I hoped at that time to build a better icebox,an inside shower,a nice dble bunk and have a few improved 'simple systems'.I think overall it was a great success.The water tank and bridge deck fill location worked out great.I felt safer with proper seacocks while offshore,knowing I could 'turn off the hole' if need be.I used the inside shower lots.The lil sump worked great and the 'garden type' pump sprayer was easy on water.The mahogany strong back supports worked AND looked good.I HIGHLY recommend a good dodger to anyone cruising...be it foul weather...too much sun,wind or rain...they are there.I did make up a swing out chart plotter if anyone is interested.I ended up using charts/gps ...guess I like looking at charts more than a dam 5in screen.I could post the plotter pics if there is interest.The sunshade was great also.Not too big when stored and simple to use(no frame)A good icebox really helps,although I tried to be less dependant on ice this trip.I LOVED the deep bige...those lil glued in deviders really helped and again.. 'SIMPLE'.We used a butane stove lots for the 1st time.No complaints and inexpensive to boot!! This was my 1st time working in 'boat renos'...WOW...as one fellow put it..."terribly unproductive". I did however love the challenges.The best part was sittin there and simply dreaming up ideas.It is easy to get creative in problemsolving with a boat.My advice ...for whats its worth coming from a 'newbie'... is.. it will take 3 times as long and cost 3-4times as much as ya think...focus on one task at a time,then ya at least feel like there is always something getting done...and the biggy...allow yourself time to 'sit' in the center of it all during the work and day dream..thats when you'l get inspired to an idea. I love 'Revival'...truely a fine sailing craft.Still can't believe the speed on any kind of a reach!! They love wind ! I was never uncomfortable nor did I ever feel 'unsafe'...even 35kn miles out in 10+fters.The shallow draft is a true bonus,both in the Keys and Bahamas.Most of all...I have never taken so many pictures of a boat at anchor.They are beautiful !! Thanks to Carl for both their sailing ability and dam fine lines !! I am dissapointed in myself that I didn't get one of her under sail.I could have had Judy in the dingy and did a few 'sail pasts'...oh well. Finally...an observation on this site and the group as a whole. I am a relatively new guy yet have had over 7600 hits ( Bill lost 31?? in a transfer) There is an obvious thirst among all for inspiration . I admit to stealing and modifying most of my reno ideas.More people should post their ideas....maybe even more should follow through with them. Since I came back in late march and started posting cruise pics...WOW...approx 3000 hits in a month. We all (mostly all) dream of exploring by boat.It is obvious that MANY out there want to take off for a little farther distance or a longer time by the number of hits.....GO !!!! As I've said...I am NOT a great sailor!! Nor a great boat restorer.What I have just done both to and with the boat was not difficult nor skilled. I just love boats and love cruising.I hope as I check in that there will be an ever increasing amount of you posting pics of your most recent 'crossing' or newest adventure and anchorage.They make dam fine cruising boats !!! Take them farther !! To all who have looked at the pics and got some what 'inspired'...I say ..it's your turn now!! I will be watching. Hope ya all have a great sailing/cruising/racing season. Frank #50 Revival PS Thanks to Bill for 'putting up with me' and running THEE best owners site (by FAR) on the web !!!
Somewhere somehow someday Frank we'll meet up out there.
some port some marketplace some joint. This has been a pleasure,
thanks for Arieling, for sharing Revival with us.
Here's salt in yor eye.
Here's a little salt in ours,
Here's to you and Judy!
"Catch the tradewinds in your sails," Skoal
Ebb....nothing would make me happier....a 2nd rate 'tiki hut bar' with a great view...a margorita and a debate over Thoreau's thoughts... yep , it wouldn't get any better !
Frank, thanks, but we could not do it without this great crew of posting skippers! You can take pride in being a great motivator for those who are planning to go cruising someday -- after they have prepared their yachts. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by frank durant
Was going thru holiday pics and thought these worthy of posting.The 'swing arm' was thrown together quickly , but the idea worked and is worthy of more care to do a better job with. The lil plotter is a CP150....uses C-MAP and they have huge erea capability.
Plotter out
I spoke with Adam (#50's new owner) today by cell phone. He has finally got her launched and they are currently on route to his home in the Florida Keys.He is motoring along the 'ditch'.I preferr sailing 'outside'...less stress...waves/wind are friendlier than bridges and powerboats.He reports the engine doesn't miss a beat and is good on fuel (6hp yachtwin evenrude) I'm glad....I'm always nervous selling something and hope it all works out. Hope he sends us an update.Good to see #50 on the move again.I understand 'revival' will be re-named 'Journey'...I wish him many adventures and safe journeys.
Going over old pics...gotta love the 'awlgrip' shine.
Wow. That pretty much sold me on Awlgrip... :)
The little silver cowl-vent thingy - is that a drain hole cover for the anchor locker? Aha! So that's how you do it... :) I've been wanting to make the anchor locker self-draining since I saw it done that way on Geoff's "Uhuru"...
(How much commission do you make, Frank? :cool: :D )
Fine self portrait there, Frank!;)
Like the blue, has it a name?
SKY - Blue bonnet - Faded jeans - Exnihilo
Iceblue - Chicory - Sea Pearl - Topaz - Holy Aqua! ???
I think (failing memory) it was 'stars and stripes blue'. yep..that was how I drained the anchor locker shelf.
Ebb.....took me walking around a bit finding a spot to get that 'self portrait' where it made me look 'slim':D
Nice boat. :)
Frank - I've just been through the A-50 thread and want to add my compliments for the great work you did on Revival and thanks for sharing your adventure.
Mike Hoff
Commander #131 Francine
Thanks.....don't know how ya can go wrong...fast ,ocean capable,shallow draft,very pretty ..and good ones from $5-7000....fixers from free -up...how can ya beat an Ariel ?? gotta be THEE best bargoon in sailing today !!
I moved Revival to a slip in KW for a month and will bring her to Dunedin then. Spoke with Frank about some particulars and learned he is setting off for a three month jaunt to Abacos and Exuma today. Nice work if you can get it. Pictures to follow.
Howard...'nice work if ya can get it'.....I've been in construction since 1973 (33yrs)...finally have enough wrinkles and grey hair to realize that....1-ya can't make money building homes in northern Ontario winters, 2-you are a long time dead !! I highly advise ALL east coasters to travel to Bahamas...it's close,safe,friendly and FUN !!!
Howard...nothing...NOTHING ..would make me happier than to see you posts pics of Revival in new anchorages while on new adventures.Keep her moving !! Have FUN !!!!
You can count on it. (The pictures that is). As for the "nice work", your resume makes you uniquely qualified for the job. The wrinkles and the grey look so much more continental with a tan. Think George Hamilton. :cool:
How about a new thread with some shots of this trip? Cheers again!!!
'you can count on it' !!!..........Lets compare shots :D ;)
Howard..how was your summer? Any pics to share?
Frank/All,
Here's one from the deck of 50 last night.
More to follow.
Cheers,
HI
It's 27 degrees outside here in Mass. I'm too cold to be jealous of the fact you have sunsets over the bow!:p
Howard,
Hello from Atlanta. As the former owner of a Nicholson 31, which another Pearson owner, James Baldwin restored, I am interested in downsizing to a simplier boat due to life changes. Photos of James work can be found on his website atomvoyages.com See the Nicholson 31 refit. I just sold the boat to a fellow who shipped it to Canada.
I had noticed from this forum that you might have sold a partial interest in your Ariel and wondered if you had any interest in selling the remaining interest?
thanks,
Jeff
Jeff,
I have actually sold her outright. I have retained privileges. Told Jason, the owner, about this site and will continue to post pics and updates. Revival is now in Palm Harbor.
Cheers,
HI
Thanks for the update. If Jason decides to sell, please let me know. Happy sailing.
They keep draggin me back in.
More to come.
SailBahama you might want to contact me....
She looks as good as ever.
Clearwater pass area.
Perfect day.
Sails goin up.
Please welcome Bart, the latest owner of A-50 REVIVAL. He just joined the board. Here is what he wrote during the verification process:
"I have Pearson Ariel, hull number 50. Registered in Palmetto, FL. My occupation is an Outward Bound instructor. My interests are engineless sailing, exploring, rock climbing, and scuba diving. I bought my boat a year and a half a go and have sailed it 2500 miles so far. Several times to the Keys, once to the Dry Tortugas, and once to the Bahamas, specifically to Chub Key, New Providence, Andros, and Cay Sal. I was raised in FL, became a nuclear engineer in the Navy, and once out of that have taught in the wilderness since. When gas got to 4 a gal and I turned 50 I bought this boat off Ebay. Never regretted it!"
It is good to see another Florida sailor. And Palmetto FL which is home of the Precision factory. My previous boat was a Precision.
Sounds like you have done some serious sailing with your Ariel since you got her. I for one would love to hear about some of your exploites.
Welcome to the group Bart. I am extremely happy to hear that "Revival" is getting some sea miles on her again. Sure is a pretty, sweet sailing lil ship.
Post a few pics when ya can
I bought Revival on Ebay and have had a lot of fun with her. That is after I wired the shrouds to the spreaders. On my first overnight I heard something slapping the mast and looked over and the shrouds were off the spreaders. We sail engineless and were on a lee shore. So in the morning I went up the mast a bit and put things back in place and found that they had only been held there with tape! We weren't able to keep them there with just turnbuckle tension and so had to take dock lines and tie the shrouds together. What a white knuckle trip back.
But since that first night she's been from Palmetto, FL down to Key West, the Dry Tortugas, and one trip to the Bahamas. She's being a lot of fun. I'll post pics soon. I'm glad for all the good work that went into her restoration.
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Having some trouble uploading pics so wanted to invite you to Facebook where I have videos and lots of pics sailing Revival. I'm the Bart Blankenship from western Colorado who's kissing the grouper.
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Frank, s o m e times you wish you had 'er back !:D
More than sometimes Ebb....
Sweet memories..... Like an old lover....