Frank,
You get more done in 4 days than some people do in four years!
Just did a quick scan of your thread here.
The project can only be an inspiration to a new owner or prospective buyer of a tired Ariel in how practical and quick a renovation can be done. Or anybody waiting to get started because it looks like too much. Only thing missing are full size tracing plans.
Sure looks like a nice, spiffy, open, airy feeling you got there - with minimal changes to the original. Minimal dollars. Yet a bunch of fine innovations - like a shower in the master store room, table for 4 in the main saloon, easy and roomy double conversion, and right-on foam-in cooler idea,
Truly a happening Revival!
I believe an important rigging upgrade to consider for every Ariel is placing the chainplates on the outside of the hull. For all the reasons discussed in the forum. You got to share with us how you do it, ok?