Yessirree, Bob, this is one fine and proud sailing vessel. Immaculate condition, well-found, too. Sails out of Clear Lake, Texas--under the command of George (Capt Bligh) Copeland and his XO and nearly-perfect-wife, Annette.:D
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Yessirree, Bob, this is one fine and proud sailing vessel. Immaculate condition, well-found, too. Sails out of Clear Lake, Texas--under the command of George (Capt Bligh) Copeland and his XO and nearly-perfect-wife, Annette.:D
Here's Houdini coming out of the water for a bottom wash and new zinc. Got lots of attention from the yard owner--who happens to be rehabbing an old Ariel himself.
another trip across Galveston Bay, Bligh getting a fix as she approaches the Houston Ship Channel and the narrow cut to Trinity Bay--Arrggh.:D :D
Her she is.
That is an interesting audio listening devise stationary postioning station...
Yes, yes...the radio/tape player tied to the grab rail under the dodger is an eye-sore. The wife insists on her music. The remedy, of course, (and one now in place) is a West Marine stereo system properly installed. Of all the things about this boat that make me proud, French sees a radio. Hmm.:rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Still be proud...I thought is was cool!
... anyone with money can buy stuff...
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Originally posted by george copeland
Of all the things about this boat that make me proud, French sees a radio. Hmm.:rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Nice dad! Just so you know, I will be sharing these photos with the campus.
I thought this needed to be out there too. This was a GREAT sail!
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And that lovely Ariel stern....
George,
Great picture of your boat! You are so right that the Ariel's got the best looking stern in the business.
When I digest your photo I see quite a few frames; you must have both a dodger and bimini correct? Currently we are involved in fitting a new dodger and I positively do not like where Island Nautical planned for me to mount it: on top of the 1" coaming 13 1/4" aft of the cabin trunk. Yours appears to mount on deck, although it is hard for me to tell from the angle. Would you have a photo from the beam?
Great looking boat that Houdini!!
Thanks so much,
Jim Wiles
Mon ' Ke Ne, 391
Yessir--here is a photo that should help. We are having a new dodger and bimini manufactured right now. Due in shortly--will be tan with navy blue trim, just like the old one. Very sharp looking, I must say.
A VERY TRANSOM POSTERIOR INDEED
I see that Ebb strikes only at low tide in the conversation.:rolleyes:
best be glad they didn't name me 'wane' or 'reflux.'