Ariel #414

[bill@ariel231]

On the Lazarette subject:
My lazarette bulkhead has a couple small holes related to plumbing and electrics. I was going to guess that's a previous owner's alteration to A-414. It probably helps lighten the stern a bit. Wouldn't be a good idea for the outboard folks.

On the "why don't we start production" subject:
With the exception of the Ensign, the 60's vintage pearson molds are gone (although a new mold could be pulled off a vintage hull). The Ensign is still in limited production by Ensign Spars.

there are other options for surviving molds for close cousins (Cape Dory relatives)...
CD25D & CD26 (Triangle Marine in R.I. owned by a current Pearson Triton Owner & Restoration guru)

[Lucky Dawg]

Mike, your yacht is something else! Can't wait to see it put back together.

If some manufacturer would start making them again, that new Ariel / Commander would fetch a pretty penny. Any guess-timates? $35-40k?

[mbd]

Thanks Kyle! I'm hoping to make it up to Tim's next week to help him reinstall the dead lights and whatever else I can manage. I'm really really looking forward to seeing things put back together too! I can't wait to get sailing again. It was a long Summer last year...