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Mike, aka Commander227,

I meant no disrespect when I singled out Chance above -- you definitely did a lot of work, too, and took Ceili into the end zone!  What beautiful results!

Chance -- Happy New Year!

I was doing a little surfing and found your posts on the Ariel site detailing all the work you did on Ceili, and all I can say is Wow!

You did so much, and so painstakingly.  Someone ended up with a very nice boat, indeed, and I am humbled -- she never would have received that much attention if we still owned her since we have neither the resources nor the skills and knowledge . . . It must have been the definition of the "worst day/best day" saying about selling your boat . . .

Anyway, just wanted to say I really admired your work and it is clear that we sold Ceili to the right buyer.  We are tickled pink that at least for now she seems to continue to bear the name of our daughter!

Take care and good luck!

David

As of last week, anyway!

http://maine.craigslist.org/boa/1214356380.html

It is with a good bit of ambivalence that I announce this boat has been sold.  

Don't be surprised if you see posts from me in the not too distant future looking for another Commander! -- they are, after all, the perfect boats in lots of ways.  

Thanks for everyone's interest and support.  

David

more detail photos added to gallery

http://gallery.me.com/daspauldingvid

oh my gosh -- gallery is

http://gallery.me.com/daspauldingvid

sorry -

Sorry -- just use this

http://gallery.mac.com/daspauldingvid

and then go to the obvious album.

David

Sorry I have not checked in for a while.  

The boat remains for sale.

I can be contacted directly at daspauldingvid AT mac (DOT) com

David

Too many boats, too little time, forces sale.

1966 Commander, Hull #256

$5,000.00

Roller Furler with new line 2007
New Halyards 2007
Boom vang
All lines led to cockpit for very easy single-handing
170% Genoa
Spinnaker with chute and pole
VHF
New Compass 2007
Knot/log



pictures available here http://gallery.mac.com/daspauldingvid#100045

Jack --

Ceili, my Commander, is a 1966 and the hull number is 256.

David

I've seen 2 examples of Classic Boat Shop's Pisces 21 at the Maine Boatbuilders Show in Portland.  These boats are flawless and beautiful -- museum pieces!  Someday . . . A boy can dream!   :rolleyes:

David Spaulding
Ceili, Commander 256
Windham, ME

Found these boats available in Maine while doing a little surfing . . .

http://www.mmfsailing.org/Commander.html

http://www.mmfsailing.org/Ariel.html

David Spaulding
Ceili
Commander 256
Windham, ME

Saw this ad in "Uncle Henry's Swap or Sell It Guide" out this week:

68 Pearson Ariel, Yanmar 13hp diesel, main sail, genoa working and storm jibs, exc mechanical cond, needs a little cosmetic care.  $6,000.  207-567-3034.

Located in Stockton Springs, Maine.

David Spaulding
Ceili
Commander 256
Falmouth, ME

You mentioned that you're looking for a hauler.  Last year I used Albert Montante of Go-Boats and he did a great job moving my Commander from Long island to Maine at a nice price.  Albert uses an F-350 with a trailer that rolls under your boat and slides it into place, versus the hydraulic set-up that lifts the boat up, if you follow me.  Anyway, the relatively low-tech arrangement is fine for a small sailboat like a Commander.  

I wish I had his number, but I know he is based out of Florida and he works all up and down the eastern US.  Nice guy.

Good Luck!

David
s/v Ceili
Commander 256

noticed a 1963 Ariel for sale on By-the-sea.com.

Boat is located in Sandwich, MA --

http://www.by-the-sea.com/

David
Ceili, Commander 256