ARIEL 100 RESTORATION

Bill · March 30, 2004, 01:44:49 PM

Here are a few photos of an Ariel being restored in Alameda, CA. Rumor has it that the owner has a $30k budget :eek:

We are attempting to learn the owner's name and find out more about the boat. The boat was purchased from a donation program, allegedly just before it was to be crushed! We begin at the bow . . .

Bill · March 30, 2004, 01:45:51 PM

The topsides paint is really reflective

Bill · March 30, 2004, 01:46:46 PM

A look at the rudder . . .

Bill · March 30, 2004, 01:48:04 PM

Lazarette & traveler

Bill · March 30, 2004, 01:49:09 PM

Forestay and furler . . .

Bill · March 30, 2004, 01:50:25 PM

Genoa track . . . ready for any size :cool:

Bill · March 30, 2004, 01:52:31 PM

Mast base. Obviously, he did not have access to the manual's appendix to get the proper pad shape

Bill · March 30, 2004, 01:53:32 PM

Lower mast and turning blocks for line control.

Bill · March 30, 2004, 01:54:24 PM

A look at the masthead.

Bill · March 30, 2004, 01:55:09 PM

Check the spreader . . .

Bill · March 30, 2004, 01:55:51 PM

Nice cabin top winches.

Bill · March 30, 2004, 01:57:45 PM

The ports and windows are restored to like new.

Bill · March 30, 2004, 01:59:08 PM

The interior, however, still appears to need some work :confused:

Bill · March 30, 2004, 02:02:12 PM

Those are photos from a couple of weeks ago. Plan another visit to the yard to check on progress and leave some Ariel literature. The yard will not give me any information on the owner, so I hope to run into him on one of my visits.

Tony G · March 31, 2004, 08:55:30 AM

Wow...30K, huh? I'm flattered someone loves these boats as much as I do:D
Nice arcs on the traveller and genoa tracks. Can't wait for more.

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ARIEL 100 RESTORATION