Hello all on the Pearson Ariel Association Forum! I just joined the forum, and am very excitied to have done so. My wife and I bought Ariel #290 about a month ago and just put her in the water last week. We had a ten hour sail/motor from Round Pond, Maine, to our home in Harpswell. My wife and I are both former professional square-rig sailors, and it was a delight to be out on the water again (14 years since I sailed professionally) It was the first real sail for our kids, ages 11, 8 and 5 and they loved it, so we are all in all very enthusiastic, and very happy with our little boat.

It's great to find this site and be able to share with others who have the same enthusiasm we are quickly developing for the Ariel!

Here's my question - I thought 290 was built in 1966, but I am seeing reference on this site to higher hull numbers with earlier years. Is there a way that I can find out what year my boat was built?

Thanks. I'll get some pictures on the forum one I get them downloaded.

Best,

Jim Nelson

www.jameslnelson.com