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Thanks for the inquiries, everyone! Pathfinder has been sold, and now has a very happy new skipper. I've encouraged him to log on to this forum and get to know everyone. Happy sailing!

Ernie Rideout

One more recent photo of Pathfinder.

Pathfinder was skippered to countless victories in Northern California by the legendary racers Ernie Rideout and Ed Ekers. Ernie and Ed won so often because they had superior skills . . . and because they removed Pathfinder's head, water tank, and galley to lighten her! She's structurally sound, and perfect for someone who wants to just get out and sail right away, or who wants to plan her transformation into a cruiser.

She's berthed in Santa Cruz. She's looking for a new skipper who knows Ariels, what great boats they are, and what potential they represent. Asking $2,500.

For sale, 26' Pearson Ariel "Pathfinder"
Clean, ready to sail, beautiful boat.  Includes:

5.5 hp Tohatsu outboard and 3 liter tank
2 spinnakers & pole, 2 100% Jibs
Genoa track
Self-tacking jib w/jibboom & hardware
Main with two-line reefing
New depthmeter/knotmeter
New battery
Compass
Anchor & rode
Cushions inside and out

Contact Ernie Rideout (the younger) 650-380-4904. ejrideout@gmail.com

Here are some photos, I'll post a couple more in the next post.