[Rhodes22-list] Arizona Nostalgia '76

[Hank]

Actually, an H would be for March. See
http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/hin.htm

Also, Using a letter to identify the month was not implemented until
8/1/84.  Prior to that, the month and year were numeric and the letter
was a filler or used by the manufacturer.


On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 13:55:54 -0600, Steve Alm <salm at mn.rr.com> wrote:
> Rob,
> 
> Are you sure it's an "N" and not an "H"?  General Boats uses the first 12
> letters of the alphabet to indicate which month the hull was built.  An "H"
> would mean it was built in August.
> 
> Slim
> 
> On 2/15/05 1:45 PM, "Rob Lowe" <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:
> 
> > Chris,
> > I had to dig out my registration to check.  Sorry, but no cigar.  It sounded
> > close but mine is GBX220079N76.  Which makes me wonder, anyone know what the
> > "G" vs. the "N" might mean?  And this is our first Rhodes, we'll have to
> > wait and see about number two.
> >
> > Rob Lowe
> > S/V Getaway
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Chris Geankoplis" <napoli68 at charter.net>
> > To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 1:51 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Arizona Nostalgia '76
> >
> >
> >> Hey anyone out there,
> >>                                     I came across the hull # of My 1st
> >> Rhodes and checked it against DA list in hopes of finding the current
> > owner.
> >> It is a 1976 Hull # GBX220053G76.  Last known owner was a David H Lavrin
> > in
> >> Mesa, AZ.  If anyone has any ideas or leads (seems there are some AZ
> > lurkers
> >> as I recall, it would be appreciated. Your first Rhodes is like your first
> >> love, you may have moved on but there is still a special attachment.
> >>
> >> Chris G.
> >> '83 S/V Passion
> >> Medford, Oregon
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Chris Geankoplis" <napoli68 at charter.net>
> >> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >> Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 10:30 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Advice Please!
> >>
> >>
> >>> Nell, I forgot to mention I tow with a single axel 2003 Triad and am
> >> totally
> >>> happy, never had a sway problem and other than financing Bin Ladin with
> >> the
> >>> gas I used to get to Oregon it was an easy tow.
> >>> Chris G
> >>> Oregon
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "Nell" <nellwolfe at cox.net>
> >>> To: "'The Rhodes 22 mail list'" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >>> Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 2:42 AM
> >>> Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Advice Please!
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> So from what I gather from the wealth of advice that has returned from
> >> my
> >>>> query, should I change my mind from a single axel to a dual axel
> >> trailer?
> >>>> Stan will just roll his eyes heavenward at me.
> >>>> Ordering this boat has been a little like building a house - with a
> >> change
> >>>> here and a change there until the contractor is wondering what it will
> >> be
> >>>> next.
> >>>> Sorry Stan, it's a woman's prerogative to change her mind.
> >>>> It just seems I have a lot of prerogatives huh?
> >>>>
> >>>> nellwolfe
> >>>>
> >>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> >>>> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of
> >>>> R22RumRunner at aol.com
> >>>> Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 11:28 AM
> >>>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> >>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Advice Please!
> >>>>
> >>>> Ah, a flatlander. That could make a difference. I drive a 98 Dodge 1/2
> >> ton
> >>>> pickup with the V-6 engine and factory towing package. For what I use
> > it
> >>>> for,
> >>>> it's fine, but there are those occasions that I would really like the
> >>>> additional  power of the 8 cylinder engines. Remember, the longer and
> >>> wider
> >>>> the
> >>>> wheelbase,  the better the towing capability.....it's a better
> > platform.
> >>>> Tires are
> >>>> also an  important choice, but that's a whole new thread.
> >>>>
> >>>> Rummy.....in the piedmont of SC.
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