[Rhodes22-list] Dockside power and marine charger

[tbrown202]

I have contracted to purchase a recycled Rhodes 22 with delivery in August 2005.  The boat will have the "Ultimte Power Package" with solar battery charger.  The boat will primarily be used on a freshwater lake (Murray in Columbia, SC).  Would appreciate opinion as to whether either or both shore power and marine charger options to be advisable (cost of $450 each). 

    Also would appreciate opinions as to other owner's experiences regarding bottom paint for fresh water use, i.e. type paint, brands, frequency of repainting, etc.

            Tom Brown