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You haven't sailed your Commander? Is it a new boat for you? Ha! I know what you mean!! I'd choose a beautiful boat too! If I should get a Commander or Ariel it may just come down to that choice! When I look at the Commander in May that's for sale in Milwaukee, what would you suggest I focus on to be sure it's a sound boat? Are there a few things that are more important to look out for then others? I'm 6'0 and would have no issue with stooping in the cabin. I'll be sitting and reading or playing cards or lounging enjoying the interior. I'll stand tall (or sit tall) while sailing this beauty of a boat.

Good morning!
I forgot to respond to your question of, "has the boat spoken to you?" Oh, has it ever. I see these Ariels and Commanders sailing in photos, as I've not sailed on one and they look incredible. I'm obsessed with those classic lines, beautiful sheer and design of Carl Alberg boats. This is the boat I want to have when I'm old, retired and can put and sail all day in the summer. I'm very excited to get one of these boats!

Hello!
Free?? Lucky!! That's fantastic! There is a Commander in Milwaukee that I'll be looking at in May. I'm very excited. I'd love to see it sooner but the owner has it covered and shrink wrapped for the winter and would prefer to keep it that way until spring. I guess I understand but I'm not known for being patient, so this will be a good test! Do you love your Commander? I'd like to use mine as a place to weekend on in the summer. Do you feel that's possible? I understand about the cost adding up. I currently have a Rhodes 19 and when I get an Ariel or Commander it will cost be a little but over double to keep the boat for the year. Thank you for your note!

Hi Bill,
Thank you. I will certainly have to wait. I don't have the skill to do any repair like that or the tools. I have friends that can but they want to sail their boats and not have to recore mine. I will wait for a better boat. It makes me sad that this beauty is being forgotten and neglected. I wish I could open a boat yard for all the classics being left behind and give them love and restoration and then give or sell them to people that share our passion for the good old classics. Thank you again for your info. I will wait.

Good morning to you!
Wow. Thank you for talking me off the ledge. I'm just so eager to get this boat. I need to take a deep breath and stay patient. Good boats come to those who wait. Lol! I already have a really nice Rhodes 19. And unfortunately my boat repair/maintenance skill is zero. I can clean a boat to showroom but that's as far as my skill goes. I wish I had the space, tools and knowledge to do big repairs. I really did think that $1,600 was to good to be true. I knew it wasn't going to be pristine but I don't have the money to repair her the way it should be. I will wait for a better boat. It does make me sad that this beauty is being neglected.

Hello sailors,
So! I found an Ariel for sail. $1600.00 in NC. The deck is soft but I was told that mast is pushing down into the cabin. The decks are soft I was told. I was told that the boat yard could drill holes and inject epoxy to stiffen the deck. Or the more expensive more complete is recoring. What are your thoughts please? Consider or run? What other questions could I ask if I should consider? I don't want the inside to leak. Are they know to? Any advise would be fantastic. Thank you Ariel/Commander sailors! -Will

Ahh. Ok. Good to know. Very true about how much time is spent in the cockpit. I've not seen the interior as of yet of a Commander. Not many photos of that are on line. Carl Alberg had the Commander so if he enjoyed it, I'm sure I will. Anything right now has more room then my Rhodes 19! Lol. Thanks Kyle. Enjoy your beautiful boat! -Will

Hi Kyle!
Thank you kindly for your note. I did see the MN Ariel. Unfortunately I can't afford that one. Their asking 9K. I have an eye on a Commander in Milwaukee which is an hour north of me. What are your thoughts on that and using it as a weekender/cruiser? -Cheers! Will

Great! Thanks Bill.

Ahoy sailors!
My name is Will and I'm a Rhodes 19 sailor. I'm looking to buy an Ariel or Commander. I'm absolutely in love with these Alberg designed boats! I feel the interior of the Ariel a better fit for me. On weekends that I'd be living on the boat, and if weather is poor, I'd like to play cards with friends and entertain a bit. What information can you lucky Pearson sailors give about the boat? What issues should I watch out for? I will be viewing a Commander in May. It's completely wrapped up now for winter. If any of you hear of or know of an Ariel for sale near me, please let me know. If you can provide guidance as to what to watch out for, that would be fantastic! One question...how do you feel deck integrity is? I know it's cored but are older boats pretty tough and recoring not common? Thank you all so much in advance. I hope very soon, I'll be a part of your Pearson family. Cheers! -Will