[Rhodes22-list] Considering a Recycled R22

Wed Nov 22 10:04:07 EST 2006

Nan,

The R22 was built for Long Island Sound.  In my view it is the best boat 
for sailing these waters.  The recycled R22 is probably the best value 
in boating--it is a new boat for all intents and purposes--the only 
downside is that you have to live with some of the choices made by the 
original owner which might be different from the choices you might make 
for yourself.

If you are on a budget, spend all of your money on things that are 
unique to the R22--IMF; Captain's Chairs; Pop-Top Enclosure; etc.

If you plan to add instruments that require putting a hole through the 
boat, let Stan do it for you.  I have none of these, and never will.  
They foul in Long Island Sound because of the extreme marine growth and 
never work properly.  I'm with Mike on this. 

If you plan to put wires in your mast have Stan do it for you in such a 
way that the wires don't slap against the inside of the IMF--very 
annoying.  Stan knows how to do this.

At our end of the sound cell phones work better on the water than they 
do on land.  Hand held Marine Radios are also more than adequate.  (On 
LIS your problem is too much reception, not too little--I can hear 
requests for pick-ups from yacht clubs in Mamaroneck when I'm in 
Greenwich.  There is so much chatter I leave mine off most of the time.  
Mine is hand-held.)

I have no wires going up my mast--not even lights.  When the light bulbs 
go at the top of the mast, they are a real pain to replace.  They always 
seem fine when you test them with mast down.  They seem fine when you 
first put the mast up.  When you actually use them at night you become 
accustomed to hearing your kid say "Hey Mom--the light at the top of the 
mast is out."

I use a very bright strap-on mast light at night.  Because the mast 
light is low, motor boats think I'm also a motor boat, and give me more 
room.  It is impossible to tell how fast an oncoming boat is moving at 
night, but when you see a wide separation between bow and mast lights 
you know it's a sail boat.

I am in the process of replacing my mast light electrical connection 
with a marinized cigarette lighter socket.  These are now very reliable, 
and the more expensive ones have locking sockets.  They will allow you 
to use a variety of appliances on the deck, in addition to the mast light.

I would have Stan replace his standard ice box with a completely open 
rectangular ice box which will accommodate more insulated bags.  I put 
all food in insulated bags, and store it in various places on board in 
addition to the ice box when many people are on board.

I don't like compasses located in the bulkhead.  People like to lean 
against the bulkhead with their feet out on the cockpit seat.  You can't 
see the compass when someone is leaning on it, and it is less 
comfortable for the passengers with something pushing against their 
backs.  Also, you can't really read it properly if you are sitting on 
the opposite side of the cockpit.

I use hand held Plastismo lighted compasses mounted on the stern 
rails--one on each side.  They can be mounted in any orientation.  I 
find they are more accurate than bulkhead mounted compasses, and much 
easier to read.  I have 2, one on the port side, one on the starboard.

The 175 genny is a fabulous sail--perfect for LIS.

If you can get Stan's new battened main sail--get it!  Again, a great 
sail as a companion to a 175 genny.

Replace the pretty vinyl covered anchor with a Fortress FX-7 which fits 
perfectly in Stan's bow anchor mounting clamps.

Old used trailers are a great place to store your boat in the 
off-season.  Stan has them.  They are easy to use when launching and 
retrieving boats.

You are, of course, welcome to come out on my boat next spring.  If you 
would like to climb into it on its trailer, it's sitting at Greenwich 
Point, I would be happy to show it to you any time you want to see it.  
There are 2 or 3 more R22s also sitting in the yard.  My boat is 9 years 
old--your recycled boat will look better than mine.  I could sell my 
boat today for what I paid for it.

I have no need for a Bimini on LIS.  I sail with my pop-top up, almost 
always.  People who want shade can go into the cabin.

Bill Effros

Nan Bailey wrote:
> possibly a dock, probably a mooring - I am not going to do the trailer. thanks.
>
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> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org on behalf of Bill Effros
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> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Considering a Recycled R22
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> Plan to sail from a dock, a mooring, or a trailer?
>
> Bill Effros
> Mooring
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> Nan Bailey wrote:
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>> Larchmont/mamaroneck
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org>
>> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Sent: Tue Nov 21 14:58:03 2006
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Considering a Recycled R22
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>> Nan,
>>
>> Where on Long Island Sound?
>>
>> Bill Effros
>> Greenwich
>>
>> Nan Bailey 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/>
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>>>
>>>
>>> Nan P Bailey, MBA, CFP(r), AIF(r)
>>>
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>>>
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>>>
>>>
>>> tel. 914.834.9105
>>>
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>>>
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