[Rhodes22-list] epinions

[Wally Buck]

Fred,

The Rhodes 19 is a great little boat and as you already know a bit different 
than the Rhodes 22. I am not sure of your reasons for changing but I am 
going to guess you need more room for over nighting. That being said I do 
race my R22 for fun and I can keep up or pass the other pocket cruisers that 
race.

I also considered some of the boats you mentioned before purchasing the 
Rhodes. Compac makes a great boat but there were several things I didn't 
like about the Compac 23. The biggest concerns were small cockpit and lack 
of both a pop-top and CB. I race against a Compac 23  every now and then. It 
is the slowest boat in our small race fleet. It has a shoal draft like the 
R22 but no CB so it doesn't point well. They are well made though and I like 
the lines. Compac still in business is a plus.

For a year or so an O'Day 222 slipped next to me. I am not sure what is 
different about the O'Day 22 and the 222. The 222 had a shoal draft with CB 
but no pop-top. I sailed past this boat easily. I really didn't think much 
of the looks of the boat. The cabin layout was not as nice as the Rhodes. 
Quality seems to vary, all of the boats are older and of course O'Day is not 
around. On the plus side they are cheaper.

The Catalina 22 performs about the same as the R22 and has a pop-top but I 
did not want a swing keel or wing keel. They are cheaper though and plenty 
of them around. But I liked the cockpit and cabin lay out better in the 
Rhodes. The positive floatation, strong rig, and stability made the Rhodes 
look even better. I have sailed a Catalina 22; I am biased but I think the 
Rhodes is a better balanced boat and plows through the chop like a much 
bigger boat. The Catalina did not provide the same feel.

In regards to pointing ability; I think it really depends on sail plan. If 
you have a genny larger than a 125 you can not sheet inside the outer shroud 
with out furling. My 125 can be routed inside the shroud while providing 
great sail shape. My boat points fine and I do well on the upwind legs. If 
you go with the 170 Genny as your only sail you will sacrifice pointing 
ability. Down wind and reaching the 170 performs great but if you have crew 
you wouldn't be sailing down wind with your genny, you would be flying your 
spinnaker. I wish my 155 was still usable but it needs some TLC.

General Boats sell used Rhodes 22 with a warranty. Many on this list have 
purchased used boats direct from GB. I purchased my 84 2 years ago rom a 
private owner 810 miles away in Madiison WI. I searched for about 6 months 
on the net and eventually found a boat that suited my needs and budget.

It is a solid little boat and will handle a blow. I was out solo last Sunday 
in a steady 20 Knot wind with gusts up to 35. I had the main and genny 
furled and the boat was balanced. I was able to move upwind and tack through 
the white caps without any problems. I never dipped the rail.

If you have any questions ask away.

Wally,  Knoxille TN



>From: "Info" <info at roadworksauto.com>
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>To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] epinions
>Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2004 23:49:52 -0500
>
>I sail a Rhodes 19, and am considering a Rhodes 22. I know it a s totally
>different type of boat, as far as performance goes. My question to anyone
>who would comment, is:
>Why a R22 over an Oday 22, Catalina, Com-pac.
>I do like the shallow draft, but am concerned with upwind performance,
>pointing and folding up problems. What are god conditions used R22's going
>for these days. Thanks, Fred.
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