[Rhodes22-list] Still Looking

[Jay Friedland]

Alex-
Apologies for your comparison of the IP with the R22, as it is a fair 
evaluation. Where Bob, Rob Baldi, and I, among maybe a dozen other 
owners are located, we are blessed and cursed with high winds and no 
water. Our barrier islands are great protection, but the average mean 
low water is 2-4 feet. This covers an area of approximately 4-5 miles 
wide, 18 miles long, 5-6 miles before deeper water, other than the 
channel. The average wind is 15-18 kts., seldom below 8 kts. It seems 
to be uniquely suited to either the R22 or the venerable 19'-22' 
catboats.

J


On Sunday, February 2, 2003, at 04:14 PM, Alex Bell wrote:

> Bob,
>
> The roller furling with the aluminum tube is a General Boats design. We
> have that on our 1997 R22. It works well, with the only drawback being
> that you cannot change sails. The jib is a sleve mount, with a screw
> holding it onto the tube at the upper end and a leach line pulling down
> to put it in tension. No track that allows you to change sails. I never
> thought that to be much of a problem, but others want the capability to
> change headsails.
>
> The paint issue would depend upon getting information on the type, 
> brand
> and exact color used on the boat. If you can get that info, painting
> would match fairly well. I doubt that there would be all that much
> fadingin 3 years if it's high quality paint. I would probably put up
> with the scratches for a season before I did much. You will probably 
> put
> a few more scratches as a new boat owner. I would look to get the paint
> shipshape after my first season.
>
> Mounting the swivel bracket should not be a big deal. You need to affix
> the mounting plates onto the gunnels with 4 screws. I think the biggest
> concern I would have would be the placement, which General Boats would
> be able to guide you on.
>
> If you live on the Chesapeake, you might appreciate the IP26. BTW, 
> there
> were two differnet models of IP26, the original and the IP26 MKII.
> Island Packets are extremely sturdy, well built yachts. The boat you
> mentioned has a beam of 10'6", LOA of 30' with length on deck of 26+'
> and waterline of 24+'. It has 6'1" standing headroom, either a 12 or 15
> HP desiel engine and displacement of 8,000# with 3,000# ballast. It
> carries 40 sq ft of sail, so it is not going to be a speedster. It's
> built along the lines of all IP's, capable of offshore sailing. For
> complette information on the IP's go to
> http://www.iphomeport.com/homeport/Main.htm and click on the model.
> There are specifications and original sales brocures for all the IP
> boats.
>
> As a simple comparrison, the R22 has 300 sq ft of sail and weighs in at
> a bit over 3,000# whereas the IP has 400 sq ft of sail and weighs in at
> 8,000#. Does not take a rocket scientist to predict which one will sail
> well in light airs. However, the IP will allow you to continue to sail
> in heavy airs while a PRUDENT SAILOR will run for cover with the R22 in
> heavy air conditions. I know there will be some that would argue that
> point, but some of the advantages of the R22 are also negatives in 
> heavy
> weather. Which one would I take out on a light air day or up to 15-18
> mph? The R22. Which one would I take out when winds are going to be in
> the 20's and up? The IP.
>
> Alex Bell
> BlewDaze, R22
> Kizmet IP35
>
>
>
> Bob Minisi wrote:
>>
>> 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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