Original Pearson Hardware
NOTICE: At last! We are in contact with the fabricator who has acquired the Rostand patterns for the hardware used on early Pearson yachts. The company is preparing pricing for us on the large window frames, small opening ports and the tiller head fitting. We are asking for prices in bronze, but they will cast in aluminum. Finishing can be from "raw" to completely polished, and they will do chrome. Other hardware will be priced later as requested.
As soon the company responds, we will publish the pricing information and the necessary contacts. We're first in line here, so get your orders ready before this stuff gets advertized in the boating mags.
commander fixed window frames
Any source yet for replacement commander fixed window frames? Those sure would look nice in bronze...
PRICE LIST & SOURCE OF HARDWARE
From Appendix -B-
Ariel - Commander Yacht Association Manual
REPLACEMENT OR SUBSTITUTE HARDWARE AND EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS
Although most of the original suppliers of hardware to Pearson are gone, there are several sources available that can provide original, or acceptable substitute hardware and equipment.
Historical Arts & Casting, Inc.
5580 West Bagley Park Road
West Jordan, UT 84088
TEL: 801-280-2400
FAX: 801-280-2493
www.historicalarts.com
Historical Arts acquired the patterns for Rostand Manufacturing's hardware. They are producing deck and cabin hardware for the Ariel/Commander and other early Pearson Yachts. 2006 prices for some of the hardware found on the Ariel/Commander, Triton, etc. (sorry, does not format well):
#52 Bow Light $ ?
#54 Side Light $ ?
#56 Stern Light $ ?
#? Window Frames 17 3/4" x 5 1/4" (7/8") $ ? (Commander)
#120 Window Frames 11" x 23" $ 220.00 (Ariel, Triton, etc)
#10 Oval Opening Ports 3-7/8" x 7-5/8" $ 525.00
#1114 Tiller Fitting 1" $ 210.00
#2160 Bow Chock 6" $ 35.00
#2139 Stern Chock 5 2" $ 62.27
#2143 Four Hole Cleat 6" $ 30.00
# Four Hole Cleat 8" $ 48.00
#2554 Ice Box Fastener 4" $ 85.00
#2174 Hasp $ ?
#2068 Scupper Strainer 3" $ 24.00
All hardware available in satin bronze. Chrome bronze and aluminum available at extra cost. All items are produced on order. Please allow eight to twelve weeks.