[Rhodes22-list] advice sought

[John Tonjes]

Ed,
My initial reaction to the price was that it sounded high considering there
is no trailer and no way to test drive/sail the boat prior to purchasing.
If we knew where he was located and the boat, I'm sure someone on the list
would let him borrow a trailer. I would want to rig her and test sail to
make sure the sails and rigging were as advertised. We all know how our
boats look after a winter of sitting, let alone three years. I wonder what
part of the country he's located in.

Rummy


> [Original Message]
> From: Kroposki <kroposki at innova.net>
> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Date: 5/26/2003 9:23:04 AM
> Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] advice sought
>
> Larry:
> 	Welcome to the list.  If you can wait a couple of days for more
> response, then wait.  But, it would help to answer your questions by you
> giving us some additional information.
> 	Where are you?  There might be a list member near you.  Or there
> might be a better deal immediately available, a la Brad's boat.  You
> might be close enough to borrow a trailer to get the boat home.  Then
> make a decision latter on the trailer.  
> 	There are a number of owners of late 70's boats on the list who
> can give you very specific advice to that era boat.  
> 	Your prompt reply with more specifics will help us give you the
> best answers to your questions.
>                               Ed K
> 					Sailing on Lake Hartwell, aka
> 'Rummy's Lake,
> 					South Carolina
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Larry Abbott
> Sent: Monday, May 26, 2003 9:11 AM
> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] advice sought
>
> Greetings, I am new to the list and seeking some advice.  I formerly
> owned
> a 19 ft. O'Day mariner and I'm looking to move up.  I'll be looking at a
> 1979 Rhodes 22 Continental sloop.  It has been sitting in the owner's
> yard
> under  a tarp for 3 years.  He inherited it and doesn't have much info.
> on
> it.  Before the 3 year storage he says it was all fine.  He did mention
> some soggy carpet (cockpit?).  Beyond that it supposed to be "all there"
> (rigging-wise, sails, etc.).  It has no trailer and is on stands.  So .
> .
> . what are the high points/weak points of this model?  What should I
> look
> for/look out for?  Short of getting a Uni-matic trailer can any
> properly-sized trailer be used?  The trailer would be used to get it
> home
> (100 miles) and then for seasonal use and winter storage.  Can the mast
> raising system be used on this model?  the motor lift?  The asking price
> is $4,700. with 9.9 motor but no trailer.  Any suggestions appreciated. 
> Thanks, Larry Abbott; reply directly if you wish; laabbott at cushing.org
>
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