[Rhodes22-list] Still Looking

[Bill Effros]

Bob,

Sorry I missed this question.  I, too, have the GBI furler.  I have been
making some noises recently about "upgrading" to a top of the line Harken,
but other R-22 owners, knowing my mantra of "if it ain't broke, don't fix
it" have questioned why I would do this.

I have never had the slightest problem with the GBI furler.  (I have had
problems with a well known brand name furler.)  If I keep proper tension on
the lines it never jams.  I have used it in all kinds of weather, and it
always functions perfectly.  The single metal tube trailers well.  The hole
in the spool allows you to clip the unit to the mast.

I think I'll keep it.

Bill Effros


----- Original Message -----
From: "Ronald Lipton" <lipton@sprynet.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 2:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Still Looking


Bob,

   The "tube" roller furling is by GBI.  I have it on my boat and have
not had any problems with the furler.  It is simple and seems to be
pretty bulletproof.  The disadvantage is that you have to lower the
mast to change headsails.  Not a problem if you only own one.

Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Effros" <bill@effros.com>
To: "Bob Minisi" <romin@csionline.net>; "The Rhodes 22 mail list"
<rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Still Looking


> Bob,
>
> There are Island Packet owners on the list.  The Island Packet is very
> different from the Rhodes, and more suitable if you plan to sail primarily
> on the ocean side of LBI.  The Rhodes is probably better if you want to
sail
> in the bay.  The Island Packet is too heavy for even full size pickup
> trucks, and too wide to trailer without permits.
>
> I can't speak to the paint issue, I'm sure others will.
>
> Any recycled Rhodes is potentially a good deal.  How much?
>
> The lack of swivel seats would be a deal breaker for me.  There is nothing
> that is more used on my boat.  I have overheard people on boats costing 10
> times the price of the Rhodes say to each other "Boy, I wish we had seats
> like that..."  The problem is, it's not that easy.
>
> The seats work best if the rail bumps out around the spot where you sit.
If
> the seats are not factory installed, you've got to make, or buy from Stan
> and have installed, the custom stern railing.  This will turn a good deal
> into a not so good deal.
>
> I would go for the July recycled boat with the knowledge that Stan
probably
> won't be able to make the promised delivery date, but that you will get a
> far far better boat than you can get any other way.   There are several
> R-22s on LBI, and many people who will probably be happy to teach you the
> ropes while you're waiting.
>
> Depending on the price of the recycled boat, I might consider buying it
and
> using it until my own boat was ready, and selling it or trading it in to
> Stan when a boat was built to my exact specifications.
>
> I have always thought there could be a very good business and a pleasant
> life style in renting Rhodes sailboats on LBI in the Summer, and then
towing
> them down to Biscayne Bay for the winter and doing the same thing.
>
> Bill Effros
>
>
> ----- 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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