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#1
Gallery / Re: Regarding the Posting of I...
Last post by Jonathan Mark - October 04, 2025, 06:07:52 PM*****
10/04/'25
PLEASE HELP! Years ago, I had a contact with the San Francisco Ariel/Commander Owner's Association. (Phelon was his name.)
I rescued Commander hull #112 from a yard that was going to scrap it. Boat is STILL too nice to scrap. I have good title and it is insured. I'll try posting a couple of photos below.
I'm looking for contacts with your Club- if it's still in existence- or yacht clubs or magazines that feature these 'classic' vessels.
Where can I post the story and photos?
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I rescued a 1960's Pearson Commander (Carl Alberg design, hull #112) a few years ago. I saved it for a retirement project; but it's pretty clear I'm not going to get around to it. I do have a clear title- and it's a pretty simple restoration. Vessel is about 90-95% complete. Adjustable iron cradle goes with it. Spare holding tank, spare head, outboard and more. Mostly needs interior restoration. Very solid vessel. Carl Alberg kept one of these for himself. Will accept reasonable offer. JBMark52@Yahoo.com
Or, you can reach me at (972) 322-3233
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10/04/'25
PLEASE HELP! Years ago, I had a contact with the San Francisco Ariel/Commander Owner's Association. (Phelon was his name.)
I rescued Commander hull #112 from a yard that was going to scrap it. Boat is STILL too nice to scrap. I have good title and it is insured. I'll try posting a couple of photos below.
I'm looking for contacts with your Club- if it's still in existence- or yacht clubs or magazines that feature these 'classic' vessels.
Where can I post the story and photos?
*****
I rescued a 1960's Pearson Commander (Carl Alberg design, hull #112) a few years ago. I saved it for a retirement project; but it's pretty clear I'm not going to get around to it. I do have a clear title- and it's a pretty simple restoration. Vessel is about 90-95% complete. Adjustable iron cradle goes with it. Spare holding tank, spare head, outboard and more. Mostly needs interior restoration. Very solid vessel. Carl Alberg kept one of these for himself. Will accept reasonable offer. JBMark52@Yahoo.com
Or, you can reach me at (972) 322-3233
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#2
Gallery / Re: Commander #65 - 'Lucky Daw...
Last post by Lucky Dawg - July 13, 2025, 08:27:11 PMAlso, a new insignia on the main and a couple crew pix. We've sailed every sailable summer Monday since my daughter was 3. Kids are now 21 and 17. "The days are long but the years are short!"
#3
Gallery / Re: Commander #65 - 'Lucky Daw...
Last post by Lucky Dawg - July 13, 2025, 08:18:54 PMA couple projects this summer - a new NOT-knee-knocking tiller from AnyTiller.com https://anytiller.com/ and after 18 years being stock aluminium, a traditional red painting of the inside of my cowl vent.
Thanks again Kurt for getting this site back up and running!
Thanks again Kurt for getting this site back up and running!
#4
Gallery / Re: The album of Ariel #422
Last post by Lucky Dawg - July 13, 2025, 07:59:12 PMCheers and beers to you Kurt for getting this site back up and running. As someone else said, you've preserved history. Lots to be proud of! Thank you so much!
(and that daysailer transformation is epic!)
(and that daysailer transformation is epic!)
#5
Gallery / Re: Ariel #331
Last post by Tim D. - July 10, 2025, 04:54:00 PMA head was added and interior cleaned up. All of these photos are from quite a few years ago. Hopefully I will get inside of her again soon to see if there was more to document.
#6
Gallery / Re: Ariel #331
Last post by Tim D. - July 10, 2025, 04:43:40 PMEarlier (years ago) I referenced planning on opening up the motor well, which also required rebuilding the transom locker as it had been closed off by previous owner.
#7
Gallery / Re: Ariel #331
Last post by Tim D. - July 10, 2025, 04:38:04 PMSome other work included building above the anchor locker where there had been damage blow fittings.
#8
Gallery / Re: Ariel #331
Last post by Tim D. - July 09, 2025, 09:52:16 PMWay back when there was painting going on
#9
Gallery / Re: The album of Ariel #422
Last post by KurtTest - July 07, 2025, 10:21:03 AMTesting again.... attachment this time... my daysailer...
Amazing how much difference some sandpaper and a bucket of elbow grease can make, isn't it?
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Amazing how much difference some sandpaper and a bucket of elbow grease can make, isn't it?
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#10
Gallery / Re: The album of Ariel #422
Last post by KurtTest - July 07, 2025, 10:19:08 AMTesting, 123, testing...