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Was told by a WM employee this weekend that they'll "price match" any price you bring in - internet included. Haven't tried it yet, but if convenience is a factor WM is certainly convenient.

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There was a beautiful example on this forum a while ago of a a table with a compass rose that his Dad made him for his boat...

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That's sadistic. Do you have to add those cleats to your varnish routine? Is there at least a set screw or something so you can remove the wood dowel pieces easily?

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I'm sorry. But that document is bogus! There's no insignia for the Ariel.

http://www.pearsonariel.org/images/burgee.gif

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That is soooo cool! Really really nice work!

Now, I hate to be the "glass half-empty" guy, but you'd better be ready to rig some life lines once little Grace realizes she can roll/crawl/sit up/stand... These little creatures get pretty mobile!

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Henk, great job! Thanks for sharing with us! Hopefully you have many many happy days of sailing ahead of you for you and your family on your beautiful yacht! Congrats!

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Peter, good idea and a great picture too. Cozy!

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Very nice Tim! Sounds like you had a good first season aboard.

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How about the Cheoy Lee's: the Offshore 27 and, my personal favorite, the Frisco Flyer?

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It seems like someone around here had a Sabre 28 listed. A project boat. But heck, you could get it cheap and hire out the refit. And wouldn't it be really ideal if the owner could do even do the work for you and launch it. Now if only I could remember where I saw that boat....

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Boy, the forum has been busy! I had to really dig to dredge this thread up. This Fall has been really really nice! Oct. 12, 2008 - sailing past Cushing Island in the Portland ship channel with my "new" head sail - thanks again Bill! http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x70/seaglass414/IMG_04...

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Peter, do you have any pictures of your beaching legs in action?

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Allen, I'm sorry to say I couldn't find my original bearing - I thought I had it on my work bench, but it must be on the boat in the spare parts drawer. Now I just need for sunshine and a weekend to coincide - so I can get to the boat. Anyhow, here are a couple of links with more Ariel rudder bearin...

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I'll dig it up and try and get some measurements to you Allen. Of course, the quickest/easiest fix would be to replace the o-rings on your current setup. That did pretty well for a couple of seasons. I didn't lube them up either, which I'm sure could only help. In fact, the reason I got a new fittin...

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The only problem with that picture is it looks like there's an outboard hanging off that beautiful transom. :(

s/v Groovy wrote:Is that a Lackey Sailing logo on the main? too cool!

Tim should start adding the hull number to his logos. Two and counting...

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Allen wrote:I know it would be just too much to hope the Ariel part would fit a Triton. :)

Well, the deadlights are interchangeable. Do you have the same/similar part on the Triton? I've got my old one at home and could get some measurements for you tonight if you'd like.

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Ariels share this same annoyance. The Ariel Association sells a rudder post bearing like this. I installed mine this year and it has worked out great. Previously, I replaced the o-ring around the original bearing with short-term moderate success. http://pearsonariel.org/discussion/attachment.php?att...

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I'll bet Bolero is getting more than a few head turns in your boat yard...

Thanks for the updates!

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Excellent choice! ;)

Just take the Ariel for an 800 mile sail and pretend you're taking delivery...

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Thanks for the updates Allen. I've been enjoying reading your logs too. Must be nice to have all of your sailing to look forward to rather than thinking about hauling for the winter...

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Clint, contact NE Sailboat Rescue. I think they have a Commander for sale. They also have an Ariel. < http://www.northeastsailboatrescue.com/sale.html > There is a Commander for sale on the side of the road S. Freeport at S. Freeport Rd and Pine St on the way to Brewer's (?) Marina - can't miss it. ...

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Priceless!!!

;)

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If you're going to all that trouble, maybe you should consider making a removable cockpit sole like the Albin Vega or Flickas? Or at least install a hatch...

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...or you could just forgo Tim's advice and join the rest of us who did and are now happily up to our elbows in Plastic Classic to-do lists.

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Well done Bill! You have ended up with your own custom daysailor that kicks the stuffing out of any those "gorgeous new Daysailors". (But I'm sure you already know that.) I would say you made a sound and impeccable decision to take the route you did. Your custom Shields is truly incomparab...

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Is it just me, or does Rachel's first picture look REALLY precarious??? Yikes is right!

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Oh come on! Tim has had the pictures up since this morning and no one has updated this thread???

Stunning.

Wow.

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Off topic question: Hey, was that John's boat that Tim recently completed?

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Interesting way to attach the forward lifelines to the pulpit. I've been mulling how I'm going to lower the forward ends of mine. What sort of hardware did you use to attach the turnbuckle to the leg of your bow pulpit?

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Nice! What kind of boat is that?

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But, as the day wore on, the little boat realized all would turn out quite well. Not to worry.

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With all the drilling and sanding and sawing going on, Bolero became quite concerned!

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Woo hoo! Congrats Tim. She's beautiful! How does she sail?

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I'll second the Steve Morse recommendation. He can be hard to get a hold of, but he is exceptionally professional and very conscientious.

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Do you have a local supplier for the butyl tape?

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You lucky dog! Cheers and bon voyage - we'll be watching your SPOT page... ;)

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Rachel, I'm not sure what they're called, but I've seen this setup around here a few times. Basically, it's a loop of line running around a stake on the beach(so it doesn't get washed out) out to an anchor point below the low tide mark. The dinghy is attached to a loop on the line and can be pulled ...

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I just checked his SPOT page. It shows him just off the shore. Too cool.

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preserved_killick wrote:I'll report back if all my new paint falls off.

Better yet, "report back" with pictures of your paint job!

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Tim, I know you're a bit busy at the moment, but when you have time could you tell us how you installed the blinds and perhaps a source? They look really sharp. http://www.lackeysailing.com/kaholee/photos/may08/blinds2-52008.jpg And of course, there's Glissando's installation... http://www.triton381...

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Here you go. Interdeck beige/white 1:1.

http://lackeysailing.com/seaglass/51707.htm

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What kind of wood was used in Harry's galley? That is really a unique look. If you still wanted to retain your v-berth and full length settees with the above galley set up, you could do something like this Invicta 26. (I know the foot cubby things have been talked about before...) http://newimages.y...

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You must be thrilled! It has sure been fun watching Tim upgrade your boat. All I can say after seeing her is "WOW!" - she's truly one of a kind. Many hearty congrats and fair winds! PS. Please bring along a camera and throw us dirt dwellers a vicarious cruising bone once in a while, would ...

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Just in case anyone isn't following along, the final push is on. Looks like Allen is getting in the mood for that Caribbean cruise too...

Is there a launch date?

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I used Rustoleum metal primer, then "lavender-gray" (yuck!), then the bronze. I didn't have time to do the proper aluminum paint job with the etching primer, etc. that you're supposed to do. I did spent a LOT of time cleaning up the window frames, because I had to remove a PO's former trea...

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acoustic wrote:Rachel can you point me in the direction for a source of butyl "caulk" in a tube? I'd LOVE to get my hands on some of that stuff!!

I was thinking acoustic was being facetious, but just in case, I got mine last year a Maine Hardware on St. John Street in Portland - the big tube stuff.

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The end kind of looks like "HA!!" to me...

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I've still got March as the background on my home PC - just can't seem to get past that one!

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Oh good! ....and can we pleeease stop throwing that nasty "chainsaw" word around on this forum? < shudder >

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