[Rhodes22-list] Still Looking

Dennis J Sitler djsitler@gmpexpress.net
Sat, 1 Feb 2003 21:11:48 -0500


Hi Bob,
What kind of sailing are you planning. If you are going to trailer,sail
lakes or bays, and want to keep costs down, the Rhodes. If your more into
open water and trailering doesn't concern you the Packet may be somewhere to
start.

Denny

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Minisi" <romin@csionline.net>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 7:44 PM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Still Looking


>
> Hello,
> I looked at 2 boats today, a 1990 Rhodes 22 and a 1982 Island Packet 26.
> I need some help please.
>
> Stan suggested a July delivery for a recycled from him so I'm looking at
> what's out there.
>
> The Rhodes was purchased as a recycled from General Boats 3 years ago and
is
> in great condition except for some scratches on the painted blue hull.
>
>             Is getting this repainted going to be a problem?
>             Will the color match when repaired?
>
> The roller furler has the aluminum tube.  Is this the old style and can I
> expect problems with this?  The owner wasn't sure of the brand and I
> couldn't see any name on the unit.
>
> If I add a bimini and swivel seats the boat will have all I need at the
> moment.  What is involved with the seat installation or should I have a
shop
> do the install?
>
> And... any opinions on the Island Packet?
>
> Thanks
> Bob in Manahawkin
>
>
>
>
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