[Rhodes22-list] Considering a Recycled R22

Slim salm at mn.rr.com
Wed Nov 22 03:36:59 EST 2006 

Art,

Do you have pictures of Bruce's boom room?

Slim

On 11/21/06 7:04 PM, "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Slim,
> I guess we never made a big deal about it.  I can promise, there were alot of
> adjustments to find the ideal combo of features.  The 'learning curve' was
> steep, even as already had most of the important things done early on.  I
> agree on the utility - it enhances the experience and greatly expands the
> recreation season for sailing, especially for cold weather sailors.  I also
> learned how important it is for individual installation.  The trip to LI to
> put Bruce's in, after the 4th, was thoroughly enjoyable.
> Art
> 
> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Slim <salm at mn.rr.com>
>> Sent: Nov 21, 2006 7:13 PM
>> To: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Considering a Recycled R22
>> 
>> Art,
>> 
>> I'm sorry if I stepped on your toes.  I know you've been working with Stan
>> on a prototype but I guess I hadn't realized it had reached the status of
>> "in production and available now."  I know you've worked hard on this and I
>> didn't mean to snub your efforts--please pardon me.  A boom room on a R22 is
>> a wonderful thing.  It makes the 22 feet seem like 30.  But I gave Nan the
>> same advice that was given to me when I first got my Rhodes and I asked the
>> same questions.  It all worked out great for me!
>> 
>> Slim
>> 
>> On 11/21/06 5:15 PM, "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> 
>>> 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
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> 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?
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 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.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Nan
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> <http://www.npbailey.com/>
>>>>> 
>>>>> <http://www.npbailey.com/>
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Nan P Bailey, MBA, CFP(r), AIF(r)
>>>>> 
>>>>> 1875 Palmer Ave, Ste 206
>>>>> 
>>>>> Larchmont, NY  10538
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> tel. 914.834.9105
>>>>> 
>>>>> fax 914.834.6376
>>>>> 
>>>>> www.npbailey.com <http://www.npbailey.com/>
>>>>> 
>>>>> nan at npbailey.com
>>>>> 
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>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
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