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Ariel #417 is for sale. New tohatsu outboard, halliards, lots of many upgrades. $6000
You can find it on Annapolis Craigslist or you can contact me directly. 740-296-9545
Thanks.

Thanks for all the replies. Hopefully my salon frames will come off in one piece. Projects are slow going between work and all. I just spent 15 days on the hook.
Today I hauled anchor and there was a massive danfourth and chain rode attached to it! My anchor was fouled and I never knew. I now have a nice free backup anchor.

As for my forward dolphin eyes opening ports, mine are heavily corroded and one actually leaks. I am seeking a suitable replacment. I would love some cast bronze ones but I'm not certain what the future holds for them.

Dan

I did use the search function as always. The search function here is never useful or relevant to what I need to find.

Thanks for the advice, ill probably remove one frame to get a trace. I'm still guessing that butyl tape would be an excellent sealant for the window application?

Thanks,
Dan

So my windows leak and I want to replace them with bronzed plexiglass. My frames appear to be in really good shape so I plan on just replacing the glass itself. I think the bronzed glass will look really sharp not to mention cut down on a little heat and add some daytime privacy.

So I thought if I had a template on paper of the two windows I can have the plexiglass cut before I install them, or I could take a window out and trace it onto paper or cardboard. Am I going about this the wrong way? What is easiest?

Also I don't have a band saw so I will be probably be shipping them back home to someone I know that is willing to cut them out or I could find someone local.

It seems as though all of the hardware on the windows was removed and the glass was siliconed around 10 years ago. So I am hoping this will be really easy to do after I get the new glass pre-cut. I was planning on using butyl tape on the new install, any thoughts on this?

And on top of it all I am still seeking reasonable replacements for my forward windows.

Thanks,
Dan

It appears to be in like new condition. I wont be using it because I single hand and its taking up too much space inside the cabin.

I bought this from bacon sails and I found that it is a slightly different shade of navy blue than my sail covers, alas I cannot return it. It is like new and is in excellent condition, I paid $350 and I am selling it for $350.



Thanks!

Thanks to carbonsoup, I bought a like new navy blue dodger! I wish I knew the story about it and what boat it came off off. There is a small white scuff that is barely noticeable that looks like something hit it. Overall it is like new and I only gave $350. I have other new stuff as well, She got a new 6hp sailmaster Tohatsu! Now I need a shop to set up the dodger frame. Is there anyplace reasonable that can build me one?

So far, I have $6850 invested. The goal is to get her in bristol shape for around $10,000. At this point I think it can be done.

So what is the unregulated charger good for? I could get a charge controller or just use the system as an occasional battery charger. I could isolate 2 batteries with a solenoid that is only engaged to the house system when I want it to be while monitoring the charge. I don't plan on motoring much, it is a sailboat. I still feel I did well even if I don't ever if rarely use the charge feature, because I got the high thrust prop and that has made up or broke even in cost. What would you do with the charging system?  I can not find out how much oil goes in this thing anywhere. The owners manual covers what type but not the amount.   How much oil goes in the engine? How much and what kind of oil goes in the lower end?   Its not even stamped or written on the engine anywhere.

Like you I am beginning a refit on the venerable Pearson Ariel... anyway, i found this on craigslist looking for various parts.  i would bet that BaconMarine might take less than asking.  unfortunately for me the dodger is pretty low on the list for me

http://annapolis.craigslist.org/boa/3414384681.html

also, i have a bimini, AC unit and a microwave if you are interested.

 I don't know why but for the last couple of days this website has been in html, annoying. Anyways, that bimini wouldn't happen to be navy blue? Also does all of the hardware come with it? That dodger. I called on it and made them an offer, it even matches all of my sail covers also from bacon sails. Apparently its on consignment. Who would get rid of a dodger and what happened to the hardwear? I can only assume he wants a different color?

I just purchased a tohatsu 20" sailmaster. Fingers crossed! Ill report back when I have used it a few times. It seemed to be the best deal, and it will charge batteries while running. I see the 20" version of the sailmaster was not offered in the nissan badge. If they are the same engine, I wonder why it is available in one brand and not the other?

To those that already own this engine, how good is the charging system using basic necessities? Example, vhf, gps, led cabin lights, anchor light.

Welcome, You sound like a do it yourself kind of sailor, I would hold off on the paint until you find a place that welcomes you to do the work yourself. I think KIWI-Grip is the easiest way to go for nonskid. When you rebed on the topside I would check to see if the deck hardware holes have been redrilled oversize and backfilled with Epoxy to seal the core from water penetration, there is a thread on this site for this work as well.

Thank you, the consensus is kiwigrip from what I can tell. Take a good look at the cockpit lockers, how would be the best way to refurbish all of that? Those deep curves would require a sonic tool or a sanding drum on a drill. I may have to reinforce the fiberglass because there appears to be cracking, it could just be gelcoat cracks either way it is easily repairable. That will bother me to no end until its sanded nice and painted.

Links would be very helpful. I recently purchased a cordless Dewalt Li-on 20 volt drill. It will be living on the boat with me. What other tool would be worth living with on this little boat? I have a 1/4 HP Dewalt angle grinder her at home, should I bring it or leave it and get something else? I use the search dozens of times a day here but what I find is often vague and not pertaining to exactly what I need to know?

One more noob question, Will barnacles clog up or slow down the cockpit/sink drains? I imagine they would, so how do you keep it clean and them out? The drains on the Ariel I can already tell they are woefully inadequate and is easily plugged with small debris. That may have to be remedied complete with through hulls and seacocks.

Also, about this. (old head seacocks)



The PPO glassed over the seacock on the OUTSIDE. Why would he do that? Why not remove it and glass the hole properly? I would have done the latter. I was scratching my head on that one, what is the advantage of doing what he did?

I agree with Mike.  Welcome aboard, what a great find, what a great first post and we definitely like pictures here.  She looks to be clean and well cared for and it sounds like she has found the right hands to fall into.  Your future plans sound like the right way to spend the summer and I am most curious as to where you are headed to avoid the cold.

Ditto on what Bill says too.  There are volumes here on just about any topic regarding these boats.  It has almost gotten to the point that it takes a fair amount of time to wade through to find the answer you need.  But it's a great way to spend a winter's night.

Well, I'm planning on spending the summer around the Chesapeake where I don't know. I am still looking for a place to relocate my boat where the rates are reasonable for my lifestyle. I would expect to pay 7.50-8.50 per foot and will require a liveaboard marina. I am open to suggestions for where in the Chesapeake I can get the best rates,amenities, and freedom to tinker with fixing things on the boat.

I plan on heading down the coast, looking for good work along the way. I hope to stop into Jacksonville for a while and then off to wherever. I used to live in the Florida keys so, there are places there I am familiar with and people I know.

I am happy, I ordered a 35# Manson Supreme for $330 with their Thursday 15% off sale. I got it $52 cheaper than anywhere else on the web. I have been waiting for a good gps to come along probably a garmin 441-541, I don't pay full price for many things so it will have to wait.

I have also been pricing out getting new paint on the topsides and hull. I want to get this boat cruise ready for around $10,000. I have priced it all out and I can get it done.

Ariel-$5000
anchor-$330
Tackle/jacklines msc.- $800
Outboard tohatsu sailmaster 20"-$1450
GPS-$400
hull paint-$2600

TOTAL $10,580

I would like to get a nice dodger setup, but I will have to wait for something to come along. What does a setup cost? Where can it be done reasonably?

Instead of hull paint I may do new deck paint. I wonder how much that will cost if I remove all of the hardware for them, I'm still thinking around $100 per foot.

Welcome, congrats and a very impressive 1st post!  We love the pics around here.  Looks like you found a nicely cared for vessel. The newer sails are key too, which I'm sure you know. You mention wanting a fold down or dinette table - in post #5 it looks as the the PO made some sort of arrangement that attaches to the locker and drawer faces? Any more pics of that?

Well I set it up, it was a custom table the PO made. there are rails you can see in the photos, the table also has a rail and can be fitted anywhere along the track.  It works but it would be a pain because it blocks access to the vee berth. It will do for the time being, I would resort to crawling under the thing instead of removing it every time. A small fold down table would make sense, maybe 1.5'W x 2.5' L, folding down from the hanging locker. That seems to be the biggest issue with the Ariel, no dedicated table where you can sit and do things. I like the quote, was it Patton? "Make do, do with or do without." Seems fitting to my life...
Great forum by the way.