[Rhodes22-list] cons of rhodes 22

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Philip, Erly,

Good points, and I agree fully.  The design of the Rhodes makes it perfect as is - for a 22' you could not provide for better creature comforts, including galley, head, and sleeping.  Some of the skippers have provision for sleeping in the cockpit as well as in the cabin, so the question of physical space is resolved.  The pop-top and enclosure gives the boat a stand-up galley and excellent ventilation, which I like.  Very impressive boat, supported by an excellent support team in Edenton - how far for you to travel from Hickory?

You'll need to sail the boat, take your girl friend along, and you will be convinced.  

Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: Philip <3drecon at comcast.net>
>Sent: Sep 17, 2006 7:54 PM
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] cons of rhodes 22
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>One of the negatives is, it would be nice if it were 26 feet, but then it wouldn't be as easily "trailerable".  It would be nice if the company were a great world wide corporation, but then you wouldn't get the personal attention from the owner (Stan).  I can't think of anymore negatives.  But with each negative, there is a positive.  This is one outstanding boat.  The only reason to buy something else is size.
>
>Philip
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org]On Behalf Of Erly Garner
>Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 7:40 PM
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] cons of rhodes 22
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>Ed K
>I'm located close to Hickory, NC.  Presently, I'm sold on the Rhodes but
>want to be informed of both sides of the coin before making an investment.
>I'm relatively certain that my present vehicle can't tow a Rhodes (93 Toyota
>Previa Van) but have reserved hopes.  There are bound to be some negative
>sides to a Rhodes, I just can't seem to find any.
>
>Erly
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Tootle" <ekroposki at charter.net>
>To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 5:45 PM
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] cons of rhodes 22
>
>
>
>Erly:
>
>      You came to the wrong house to find con's to Rhodes 22.  When
>comparing with the Com-Pac line you have to go to the CP 25 to compare.  And
>then you do not have the type trailerability of the Rhodes 22.  As the owner
>of Com Pac told me, yes you can trail a 25, at the beginning of the season
>and at the end of the season.
>
>       If you want to trail without a big truck there just is not currently
>another design that works like the Rhodes 22, tis fact.
>
>       One person can rig, launch, retrieve and unrig a Rhodes 22, it is
>done all the time by members of this list.
>
>       Where are you located?  Have you seen a Rhodes 22?  Look at this web
>site:
>
>http://www.frappr.com/rhodes22
>
>Ed K
>Greenville, SC, USA
>
>
>
>Erly Garner wrote:
>>
>> Hi:
>>
>> I've done limited sailing with my brother on his Compac 19.  I'm just now
>> getting serious about getting my own boat and my research indicates that
>> the Rhodes 22 seems to be a real dream boat.  I've got to have an easily
>> trailerable craft (definite MUST), mostly plan on lake sailing, girlfriend
>> insists on enclosed head, a few lake side overnights on weekends, and want
>> to do limited salt water upon retiring.  Big brother say there is no other
>> boat but the Compac.  What are the down sides and disadvantages of a
>> Rhodes?  How trailerable is it (smallest vehicle to pull)?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Erly
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