New Owner of #400

[silverpaul]

My name is Paul and I live in Oxnard, Southern California. I have just taken over the care of #400.  She has no name as yet. I was looking for a 24 - 27 ft older boat to return to sailing after many years of power. I looked at Catalinas, Columbias a Lancer and even a Schock Santana.  Then I saw #400 tied up at a local boat yard, looking for a new home and that was that! So far I am still taking inventory of the projects but here she is at the survey.
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Paul
1966 #400, Oxnard CA

[c_amos]

Welcome aboard Paul!

  THat is a fine ship you have there.  I think you will be very happy with her once you get her 'wet'.

  Thanks for the post, and the pictures.  Congratulations!

[ebb]

Hope you have a great time with her.

[foam dome ebb]

[Commander 147]

they really can make you sit up and take notice when you see one. The same thing happen to me when I first saw one I knew I would own one soon.
 
I hope you have a great time with her.

[carl291]

Very nice sailboat, one of the   NEW...er   models:D

[mbd]

Nice vintage - if I do say so myself.  

Welcome! Feel free to regale us with lots of pics and details.

[silverpaul]

Ariel #400 (still no name) will be launched tomorrow (February 1). The rudder has been rebuilt and the bottom painted. I have also reconditioned the Tohatsu 5 hp 2 stroke O/B. The hull needs repainting but I want to get sailing!

[silverpaul]

Feb 01, 2010. Ariel #400 is floating again.

[mbd]

She looks great!  Let the fun begin!  

[silverpaul]

More pictures after 5 months of weekends. Bow pulpit, safety stanchions and life lines added as well as new lights,strongback reinforcement (ugly and will be hidden under mahogany) and a new headstay.