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  1. 04-30-2009 08:14 PM #16
    jojito
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    A282 in the water (another pic or 2)

    Just a few more pics. Enjoy!
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  2. 04-30-2009 09:00 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by jojito View Post
    Just a few more pics. Enjoy!
    Never get tired of looking at pictures of these beautiful boats!

    Man, they sure look 'clean' with the decks clear of lines and pulpits.


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  3. 05-01-2009 02:37 AM #18
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    Thanks! RE: pic no. 1 - look how nice and high she rides on her lines. That must be THE lightest Ariel of the fleet!
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  4. 05-01-2009 06:08 AM #19
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    A282 clean deck

    Quote Originally Posted by c_amos View Post
    Never get tired of looking at pictures of these beautiful boats!

    Man, they sure look 'clean' with the decks clear of lines and pulpits.
    Well, that's not exactly intentional. As you know, the Ariels don't like reverse very much, and on her trip last Oct, I bumped the marina wall and ripped the rail from the deck. The result was somewhat disasterous, but the rail is still intact - just not on the bow. I've re-glassed the deck and built some new backing plates underneath - needs some finish work and I'll have the rail back on. However, I'll be approaching fuel docks much slower this season

    Oh, and I need an aft rail - any suggestions on where to start looking for one?
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  5. 05-01-2009 06:16 AM #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by c_amos View Post

    ...clever solar mount there, does it keep your battery topped up?
    I'm not sure how much juice I've been getting. My house battery isn't used for much right now, but I've got a car battery hooked to the solar panel now for about five months. For as little as it cost me I think it is worthwhile. I don't have any generator on-board, so I'll need to be creative with energy resouces. There aint no microwave on this ol girl

    Speaking of; I need to figure out a stove/cooking situation soon. About the only thing keeping me from extended camping. Any suggestions? I have camp stoves (propane) but that scares me on a boat. I was thinking butane, but that could be just as scary.
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  6. 05-01-2009 06:18 AM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by c_amos View Post

    Racing is a great teacher, I bet most cruisers would benefit from some time going around the bouys.
    That's what I was thinking. I'm not much afraid of humility.
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  7. 05-01-2009 06:27 AM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by mbd View Post
    Thanks! RE: pic no. 1 - look how nice and high she rides on her lines. That must be THE lightest Ariel of the fleet!
    She's just about EMPTY right now, and has the two lead ignots in the bilge... Maybe she is light!

    Next I need to install the OB, re-wire most the house electronics (VHF, GPS, etc), varnish some of the woodwork (advice?), and kill the spiders underneat hthe sink

    - denny
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  8. 05-01-2009 08:44 AM #23
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    Nice Congratulations... You have a great boat to start with...

    Varnish: I use Epifanes Varnish. I think it is a great product. As usual; the prep-work is 95% of final results. It is important to clean off the old stuff, then start applying several coats for a strong base.
    I did 8 initial coats, but now it is relatively easy to maintain and refresh. Brightwork does take some work though.
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  9. 01-24-2010 09:04 AM #24
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    Hi again! OK, sad news, I need to get rid of my Ariel. I'll post more pics, but I have rudder issues and cannot afford the repairs. I'm on the Bohemia, if anyone is intersted in this boat - please email me at ariel@hehman.com

    thanks, denny.
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