[Rhodes22-list] Considering a Recycled R22

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Slim,
Shame on you!  Unless Stan disagrees, there is a standard prototype Boom Room for the R22, and it is a nice one.  All the colors of the rainbow and easy for the 'chicks' to set up.
Art

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>From: Slim <salm at mn.rr.com>
>Sent: Nov 21, 2006 5:23 PM
>To: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Considering a Recycled R22
>
>Nan,
>
>Welcome to the Rhodes list.  The "must-haves" are pretty basic and the rest
>can be added later if you want.  Except the captain's seats--I don't put
>them in the must have category but you need to make that decision now since
>that determines what kind of stern pulpit to install.  Of course the usual
>must haves are an anchor, PFDs, a boat hook, tool kit, binoculars,
>flashlights, and other such equipment but you can pick those up as you go.
>Marine head, porta-potty or 5-gallon bucket?  All have their pros and
>cons--your call.  I think the IMF is a must have and therefore so is the
>mast crane.  A trailer is not a must have except that the R22's
>trailerability is one of its strong points and I recommend getting one so
>you can use the boat to its fullest.  It's also a good selling point if/when
>you sell the boat.  On the other hand, you have other R22 owners with
>trailers in your area and maybe you could work something out together.
>
>As for electronics, keep it as simple as you can.  A VHF radio is a must in
>case of emergency but that's all I have on my boat.  I have a compass
>mounted on a board that fits in the companionway but I rarely use it and
>it's usually stored away.  Unless you're planning on doing a lot of night
>navigation or sailing around in fog, you don't need it.  However, a simple
>hand-held (boy scout type) compass is a good, inexpensive accessory.  A
>depth finder is handy for anchoring so you know how much scope to let out
>but I use a simple sounding line for that.
>
>Shelter--Pop-top-enclosure, bimini and the boom room?  I can't tell you how
>much I love the PTE.  Ours gets used a lot.  If you plan to do any
>overnights, I'd put this in the must have category.  I also have a large,
>splendid boom room that encloses the entire cockpit and cabin, but a
>standardized model has yet to be produced for the R22 so it's a custom job.
>Start with the PTE and think about a boom room later.  Since you're on LIS
>and not down in the sweltering heat of the south, you probably don't need a
>bimini but again, it can be added later if you want.
>
>Good luck,
>
>Slim
>
>On 11/21/06 9:55 AM, "Nan Bailey" <nan at npbailey.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I am in touch with Stan @ General Boats to purchase a recycled boat and
>> would be interested in hearing some feedback.  Are there any features
>> that are "must have"?  I thought I would want life-lines but Stan is
>> suggesting I reconsider.  I am assuming I will have a depth-finder and
>> compass put in...make sense?  Other thoughts?
>> 
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>> I am on the Long Island Sound and hope to use it for day sails and some
>> overnights with my 10/15 yr old children & friends.
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>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Nan
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>> <http://www.npbailey.com/>
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>> <http://www.npbailey.com/>
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>> Nan P Bailey, MBA, CFP(r), AIF(r)
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>> 1875 Palmer Ave, Ste 206
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