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.
Houdini Ariel #407
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.
Houdini's check-up
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.
Houdini (Ariel 407) out for a spin
another trip across Galveston Bay, Bligh getting a fix as she approaches the Houston Ship Channel and the narrow cut to Trinity Bay--Arrggh.
Her she is.
interesting
That is an interesting audio listening devise stationary postioning station...
To error is human
To Sail is divine... Book of French
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.
Still be proud...I thought is was cool!
... anyone with money can buy stuff...
Originally posted by george copeland
Of all the things about this boat that make me proud, French sees a radio. Hmm.
To error is human
To Sail is divine... Book of French
Loverly
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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Interesting things found aboard at sea
Hey--anybody know what this is? I was sailing along minding my own business and letting Bob (the autohelm) do all the grunt work while I dug around among my Sea Dees for some music. Popped my head over the bridge deck to check things, and this had jumped on deck. Must be a sea monster or maybe a flying fish of some kind. Maybe mom will let me keep it.
It's an E O.
E - I - E - I - O
You can always count on Ebb.
Been getting alot of side-long looks from the Alberg 30 captain one slip over lately. Then a couple of chicks show up to tell me how "cute" Houdini is..everybody says this stuff is to blame.
So--saved the companionway to the last. Here's the before--it'll be a week or so before I have the shiny "after"....
Hi George -
Looking good!
How about a pic or two of your stainless steel mast support system, and maybe some details on that? Is that a mod you made, or did someone else put it in? I don't recall seeing it before. Looks to be a fairly simple job - 2 90* pieces with support tubing welded between them - is that right? Thanks!
I like the caned locker doors - sweet.
Kurt - Ariel #422 Katie Marie
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