[Rhodes22-list] Response to sailing topic, gee wiz, Tom Trenkle

Arthur H. Czerwonky czerwonky at earthlink.net
Sat May 20 13:16:45 EDT 2006


Ed, Tom,

My compliments to you for your two emails to Tom, Ed.  You sure said it all, and very well.  It has to be helpful to someone to get a candid assessment from one experienced owner, perhaps many.  I think a clearly better choice to get your first R22 from Stan.  Who likes surprises in the middle of the trip, in the middle of the bay, or in the middle of a storm?  Stan does not hide, exagerate, or ignore the condition of the boats he sells;  what is peace of mind worth?

I have been able to augment any space limitations (normal on any 22' boat) with my cockpit enclosure, cockpit shower/potty enclosure and still have the sailing and motoring pleasure of this exceptional boat.  First you really need to sail it yourself.

Art
Atlanta

-----Original Message-----
>From: Tootle <ekroposki at charter.net>
>Sent: May 20, 2006 11:45 AM
>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Response to sailing topic,  gee wiz, Tom Trenkle
>
>
>Tom,
>      In the archives are great discussions on the trailerability of the
>Rhodes 22.  That is what this boat is really about.  A very good sailboat
>that you can tote to other locations.  I hope you noticed Chris G.'s recent
>post about his trip to Baja California last summer.  If not go back and find
>and read the whole adventure.  It is one of those things in the archives
>worth looking up and reading.  Also have your wife read it.  If you have a
>printer, print it out and drool.
>       And there are other good adventures in the archives.  On the subject
>of the eBay boat, it may be worth what he is asking, it you are willing to
>play big stakes poker.  It is now my opinion that any fiberglass boat can be
>restored.   However, it may cost more to restore than it cost to buy a known
>good quality boat.  At that price, I doubt that Stan could buy it, recycle
>it and sell and make any money.  Even though it may have been maintained, it
>will require work and $$$ to bring it up to the level of a recycled boat
>from Stan.  And then you would not have the guarentee that Stan offers.  
>        Trailerability, now that is the topic.  If you get Stan's mast
>raising and lowering system, one person can safely raise and lower the mast. 
>I have the equipment and have done it by myself many times.  And I have done
>it with the help of others, like Rummy, Stan  and Elton.  On the list are
>those who do it all the time trying to set a speed record.  I take my time
>and pull the boat, lower the mast and secure for travel in a couple of hours
>all by myself.   It is something that I know you cannot do with other 22
>foot sailboats.  The IMF offers something unique in sailing,  once you get
>used to,  you keep trying to figure how to infinitely reef a standard main.  
>        If that is your interest and intent, then a recycled boat from Stan
>is worth it.  Ask Bill Effros his opinion of the IMF sail plan.  It would be
>good to get him on a topic which he presents well.
>        To get a marine head you will need a relatively recent boat.  As you
>point out, your wife will appreciate it.  Keep in mind that there are
>advocates on this list of having the powder room design but having a porta
>poty in their, just ask Mary Lou about porta potties.
>         Have you been on a R22 yet?  You might give Ron Lipton a hollar and
>see how far away he really is.  One thing that you would find out is that
>with the versitility of the boat, you would actually use it.
>
>Ed K
>Greenville, SC, USA
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