[Rhodes22-list] Please tell me about your boat

[Saroj Gilbert]

Egad... I just read this again... oh man!  "I like to keep it simple 
stupid... "  JEESH!!!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Saroj Gilbert" <saroj at pathfind.net>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 12:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Please tell me about your boat


> You can find most of what you want at the owners site.... 
> http://www.rhodes22.org/  Why don't you read through all the material 
> there and then see what questions you still have?  I don't have IMF so I 
> don't "miss" having it... its convenient, but you do lose something at the 
> same time.  I'm not sure you can install a boom vang on an IMF and the 
> sail shape is necessarily flat.
>
> I do have a furled head sail (CDI) which for me is essential.  My head 
> sail is a 135 genoa which I find quite adequate, but the Rhodes22 can 
> carry up to a 175.  The head is another option to consider... I like to 
> KISS so after my portapotti broke, I decided to simply use a 5-gallon 
> bucket with bags and a toilet seat... no moving parts... nothing to pump 
> out.
>
> As you probably know by now, these boats were designed specifically for 
> LIS. It is an exceptionally hardy boat perfectly suited for that 
> environment in a small package with a shallow draught.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Saroj
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Rick Evans" <ricke555 at yahoo.com>
> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 9:42 PM
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Please tell me about your boat
>
>
>>I have been monitoring the list for a few months now
>> and an unfortunate turn of events may become fortunate
>> as I will need to purchase another boat (hopefully a
>> rhodes 22).
>>
>> My boat was demasted at my mooring, in what seems to
>> be unbelievable to me.
>>
>> Anyway I would like you to please tell me what you
>> like most about your boat and if you dare what you
>> dislike.
>>
>> I have been sailing for years and crew on a sonar
>> every week during the season in the LIS.
>> I want the convenience of IMF and roller furling but
>> would like to hear your views on pointing boat
>> handling, sailing characteristics etc.
>>
>> I am headed to Annapolis this weekend to take a test
>> sail. So I figure some opinions would help me look for
>> positives and/or negatives during the test.
>>
>> Thanks in advance
>>
>> Thanks
>> Rick
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