Houdini Ariel #407

[george copeland]

Yessirree, Bob, this is one fine and proud sailing vessel. Immaculate condition, well-found, too. Sails out of Clear Lake, Texas--under the command of George (Capt Bligh) Copeland and his XO and nearly-perfect-wife, Annette.

[george copeland]

Here's Houdini coming out of the water for a bottom wash and new zinc. Got lots of attention from the yard owner--who happens to be rehabbing an old Ariel himself.

[george copeland]

another trip across Galveston Bay, Bligh getting a fix as she approaches the Houston Ship Channel and the narrow cut to Trinity Bay--Arrggh.

[george copeland]

Her she is.

[French]

That is an interesting audio listening devise stationary postioning station...

[george copeland]

Yes, yes...the radio/tape player tied to the grab rail under the dodger is an eye-sore. The wife insists on her music. The remedy, of course, (and one now in place) is a West Marine stereo system properly installed.  Of all the things about this boat that make me proud, French sees a radio. Hmm.:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[French]

Still be proud...I thought is was cool!
... anyone with money can buy stuff...

Originally posted by george copeland
 Of all the things about this boat that make me proud, French sees a radio. Hmm.:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[ansa]

Nice dad! Just so you know, I will be sharing these photos with the campus.

[ansa]

I thought this needed to be out there too. This was a GREAT sail!

[george copeland]

And that lovely Ariel stern....

[Jim Wiles]

George,
 Great picture of your boat!  You are so right that the Ariel's got the best looking stern in the business.
  When I digest your photo I see quite a few frames; you must have both a dodger and bimini  correct?  Currently we are involved in fitting a new dodger and I positively do not like where Island Nautical planned for me to mount it:  on top of the 1" coaming 13 1/4" aft of the cabin trunk.  Yours appears to mount on deck, although it is hard for me to tell from the angle.  Would you have a photo from the beam?
  Great looking boat that Houdini!!
  Thanks so much,
 Jim Wiles
 Mon ' Ke Ne,  391

[george copeland]

Yessir--here is a photo that should help. We are having a new dodger and bimini manufactured right now. Due in shortly--will be tan with navy blue trim, just like the old one. Very sharp looking, I must say.

[ebb]

A VERY TRANSOM POSTERIOR INDEED

[george copeland]

I see that Ebb strikes only at low tide in the conversation.:rolleyes:

[ebb]

best be glad they didn't name me 'wane' or 'reflux.'