[Rhodes22-list] Launched!

[TN Rhodey]

Tom,

Congrats on your launch. My Rhodes used to sail on your lake. I purchased my 
84 about 5 years ago from Madison WI resident. I made offer based only on 
photos and emails then hopped in my Blazer for a quick 800 mile drive to 
Madison. Previous owner had boat in yard at Sail Boat Shop (I think that was 
the name). We didn't get to check the lake out as it was about zero degrees 
with a foot of snow on the ground.

Fai winds,

Wally


>From: Tatflies at cs.com
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>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Launched!
>Date: Sun, 2 Jul 2006 15:08:14 EDT
>
>Well, after the conclusion of a many events (not related to sailing), I
>finally launched my boat on Friday. I ended up leasing a slip in Madison WI 
>on Lake
>Mendota.
>
>Stepping the mast with a knowledgable helper was still a a little
>nerve-racking, however a couple of hours later we were sailing with about 5 
>knots true
>and coasting along nicely. The 4 hp Evinrude powered the boat well through 
>the
>channel and the sails (IMF and roller furling Lee Sails) set without
>difficulty. We found that the boat was simple to operate and quite 
>comfortable. The pop
>top enclosure was installed for Friday and Saturday nights with just me
>staying aboard.
>
>What a great boat!
>
>Tom Trenkle
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