FS: Pearson Ariel No. 142, Lake Tahoe

[Robert]

I just saw this in the classified ads of the June 29, 2012 edition of the Sierra Sun, Truckee CA

Boat is at So. Lake Tahoe, CA.  They are asking $3000 with a 6 horse 4-stroke OB

Is Jackie Philpott still looking for an Ariel?  If so please let her know about this one.  I'd look at for myself but I am already custodian of Ariel #100


here is the link to ad:  
http://apps.sierrasun.com/utils/c2/app/v2/index.php?do=adDetail&adId=8073915&viewState=list&sort=posted%7Cdesc&fatt=false

[Robert]

-OK, I found Jackie's e-mail and forwarded it on to her

[philpott]

Thank you, everybody! I would definitely have gone to look at that Ariel, except that I bought a Cal 2-27 on June 1 right here in the Berkeley marina. And let me tell you all how very lucky you are to have such a tight organization. There ain't nuthin online about Cal 2-27s.  Luckily the fella who sold me mine had every single manual for the boat and receipts going back 15 years, but I was so looking forward to buying my Ariel Association handbook. Anyway, if you all are ever on the Bay and see Dura Mater, mainsail #616, give a hail. regards, Jackie

[Robert]

Congrats on your Cal 27-2 purchase.  That's a nice boat, faster than the Ariel.  I had a Cal 27 original version before getting the Ariel.  I  liked it but was always worried that the pop-top would fall off.  It weighed a ton and shifted quite a bit (2 inches or so) when heeling.  The Cal 27-2 doesn't have the  pop top, and it's ann improvement.  However, we once took the pop top off and left it on the dock.  It was a nice warm, calm day and made the cabin quite enjoyable.