[Rhodes22-list] Thanks for the help!
Ronald Lipton
lipton@sprynet.com
Thu, 19 Sep 2002 14:52:15 -0500
My first boat was a Com Pac 16. It is a nice little boat and certainly
fits the description of being more of a "minimal" boat than the Rhodes.
It is easier to set up than a boat like the Rhodes 22. If you trailer
sail that is a real advantage. The mast is pretty
light and there is no need for roller furling. I sold the Com Pac
because it really is too small for Lake Michigan sailing.
The shallow stub keel really hurts it's pointing ability and
I was a often frustrated by not being able to make much progress
to windward. There are always tradeoffs. I feel that the a 22'
boat is the largest that I would want to maintain. A 16' boat
is that much easier. You can always trade up.
Ron Lipton
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mimi Schlichter" <mimi@cape.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 1:51 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Thanks for the help!
> Thanks... interesting hearing the feedback on the Compacs too...
>
> Mimi
>
>
> Rik Sandberg wrote:
>
> > Mimi,
> >
> > Hey, if the R 22 is more boat than you need, far be it from me to try to
> > talk you into it, eh????
> >
> > I know that Mary Lou has owned a compac 16. Hopefully she'll see this
and
> > fill you in on her experiences. I sure do think those Compac cats are
> > pretty, but from what I have seen, looking at boat shows, they are also
> > pretty expensive. And, being a fairly new comer to the market, a used
one of
> > these may be difficult to find.
> >
> > So rather than ramble too much, I'll just wish you good luck in your
search
> > and fair winds.
> >
> > Sorry about all the extra posts, lately. Having just started this new
list,
> > we are still having some "growing pains". Hopefully that will settle
down
> > now.
> >
> > Rik
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Mimi Schlichter" <mimi@cape.com>
> > To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
> > Cc: <gary.lowe@tufts.edu>
> > Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 1:06 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Thanks for the help!
> >
> > > Hello everyone!
> > >
> > > Many thanks to so many of you who offered your assistance and words of
> > sage
> > > advice last week when I began my quest for a boat that included a
Rhodes
> > 22.
> > >
> > > The short of it... we've decided not to purchase this particular boat
> > > (though I loved the email that said 'quit looking and just buy
it!'!!!)
> > We
> > > were tempted, but decided not to for the following reasons. (and I'll
also
> > > tell you what we've now decided to look for)
> > >
> > > 1) I've heard it said that "there is no perfect boat - only the
perfect
> > > boat for what you want to do". What do I want to do? Have something
just
> > a
> > > bit sturdier and drier than my Sunfish, that I can sail singlehandedly
> > with
> > > ease, but that is more than just a daysailor... i.e. a small cabin.
But
> > > unlikely that we'd be doing overnight cruising... all I really need is
a
> > > place to go potty/to the head out of sight of the world, and maybe
take a
> > > nap while on anchor! As a single mom with two large dogs (I'm not
even
> > > going to venture into that dog discussion... I have my own strong
feelings
> > > about what 'responsible dog ownership' looks like relative to beaches
and
> > > leashes!) the liklihood of getting away for overnights just isn't
high...
> > > I'm happy to go out for a nice long day on the water, then come home
and
> > > shower and sleep in the comfort of home!
> > >
> > > While I understand that the Rhodes is fairly simple for its size, it
still
> > > seemed a bit more complicated than what I want to get into at this
time
> > ...
> > > particularly after reading many of your emails this past week about
> > > riggings, lightening, stove fires (!), etc. It's quite simply more
boat
> > than
> > > I need.
> > >
> > > 2) This boat is old (1976) ... good bones, but in need of a whole
bunch
> > of
> > > sprucing up in the cabin. Given the kid, dogs, man in my life, and
home
> > > that I'm renovating... well, sum it up with "I don't need another
> > project"!
> > > For someone looking for a fixer-upper, it would be wonderful. But
that's
> > > not me right now.
> > >
> > > 3) There's a little bit of damage that we're not sure about in terms
of
> > > what it would take to fix... a small gash in the point of the bow
(docking
> > > incident?)... which doesn't look so bad on its own, but we noticed a
> > little
> > > big of leakage up in the bow of the cabin... are they related?
Portholes
> > > also leak a little bit... another 'fixer upper' project. Probably not
a
> > > problem at all for someone handy with such things.
> > >
> > > 4) We found what we think IS the perfect boat for our needs... just
need
> > to
> > > find a used one now. Are any of you familiar with a Com-pac 16' or
> > Com-pac
> > > 17' SunCat? Simpler rigging, VERY sailable by one alone, easy on and
off
> > of
> > > trailer (I know the Rhodes is trailerable, but not so much for simple
day
> > in
> > > and outs of the water - we have no mooring for it right now - though
on
> > the
> > > list...but they are very hard to come by where we live.) A small
cabin
> > with
> > > two simple bunks/berths... PERFECTION! AND I think a bit more stable
for
> > > Cape Cod wind and waters - particularly the cat-boat variety with its
> > wider
> > > beam. Anyone know of a good used one in my area for sale?
> > >
> > > So... now I take a bow and say 'ta-da'! AND a huge thank you to all
of
> > you
> > > who offered advice... you obviously love your boats... and they are an
> > > impressive lot. If any of you would like to comment on the above,
please
> > > feel free, though I will likely exit myself from this list within the
next
> > > 24 hours (WAY too many emails coming in each day to deal with).
You
> > are
> > > more than welcome to also write to me directly at mimi@cape.com
> > >
> > > Anybody out there know of someone who IS looking for a fixer-upper
> > project?
> > > They're asking about $2000 I think... includes a fairly decent
trailer,
> > and
> > > a 5HP motor (Nissan), that's only about 3 years old. It's on trailer
in
> > > Falmouth/Woods Hole area of Cape Cod. Just came out of the water
about
> > 10
> > > days ago. If interested or you want to know more, please contact
Ellie at
> > > the following email address... shavereb@aol.com
> > >
> > > MANY THANKS again to all of you for your input...
> > >
> > > And if anyone is interested... please check out my website... I do
> > > commission art/paintings...http://www.artworkbymimi.com
> > > I'm also in the process of becoming certified as a Reflexologist, so
if
> > > you're in the area and would like a Reflexology session, please don't
> > > hesitate to call!!!
> > >
> > > Smooth sailing everyone!
> > >
> > > Mimi Schlichter
> > > 508-548-9096
> > >
> > >
> > > *******
> > >
> > > Please take a look at my websites...
> > >
> > > http://www.artworkbymimi.com
> > > Paintings to bring you joy!
> > >
> > > http://www.melaleuca.com
> > > Peace of mind through safer,
> > > healthier, less expensiveshopping!
> > >
> > > Blessings of joy and peace to you!
> > >
> > > Mimi Schlichter
> > >
> > > 508-548-9096
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
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>
> Please take a look at my websites...
>
> http://www.artworkbymimi.com
> Paintings to bring you joy!
>
> http://www.melaleuca.com
> Peace of mind through safer,
> healthier, less expensiveshopping!
>
> Blessings of joy and peace to you!
>
> Mimi Schlichter
>
> 508-548-9096
>
>
>