[Rhodes22-list] Testimonial

[Jim Connolly]

In the good news/bad news department:

GOOD NEWS:  I can attest that the Rhodes 22 with mast hoist is officially 
easy enough for a single female to load on the trailer, lower the mast, and 
tie down for trailering.

BAD NEWS:  My wife and I found this out right after I tore cartilage in my 
left knee vaulting onto the floating ramp from the concrete ramp.  We were 
hauling the boat on Sunday to take it on vacation to the lake with us.  She 
winched the boat onto the trailer and finished the job while I alternately 
sat in my truck and hobbled around on the ground.  Many observers at the 
busy ramp remarked on how easy it all was.   It did take longer than the 
benchmark 45 minutes, perhaps twice that.  My wife didn't have the benefit 
of Elton training.  Fortunately, I brought the directions.

Think positive thoughts for my knee.  If the swelling goes down enough, I 
may still get some sailing in on vacation.

Jim Connolly
s/v Inisheer