| Launched | 1974 (date of construction contract 26/4/74) |
| Owner | Margaret and Sada Illmann-Rhelan |
| Purchased | 2012 |
| Contact | Sada.Rhelan@exprogroup.com |
| Configuration | Short rig, short boom, Mk1 keel, Mk2 rudder |
| Colour | White hull with white and light blue deck |
| Berthed | Fremantle Yacht Club |
| Sail Number | R230 |
| Australian Registration | ON 852165 |
| State Registration | 8528 |
| Call Sign | VM6156 |
| Builder | Swarbricks hull and deck |
| Hull Number | 24 |
| Fit Out | Bernie Webber in Melb 74, refurbished in 02 by Glenn Swarbrick/Michael Markus/Ed Farrar. Volvo 25hp centre mount engine |
| Previous Owners | Original owner was Bill Woodman in Vic, RBYC 74-78, then: John Lewis 78-01, Scott and Greta Lee 2001-12 |
| Previous Names | Nil |
The Yacht’s Story (from Scott Lee 2005):
Syd-Hobart 75 dnf
Melb-Hobart 74
Melb-Devonport 75
Perth-Bali 81 & 86
Perth-Geraldton – a few at least
Quindalup 01-05
Splash 02
Perth-Abrolhos Is Inaugural Race (1 entry only) 05 – first over line! We intend to ‘defend’ our title next March/April for a return trip to AB Is.
Photos (Scott Lee)
Photos (Sada Illmann-Rhelan)
Aries II 2013
Aries II Garden Island 2013