[Rhodes22-list] cons of rhodes 22

Mon Sep 18 07:43:54 EDT 2006

Brad and Erly,

Trucking company *executive* ...... ha ha ha, I like that!!

Yep, I did tow our Rhodes with an S-10. But, it was the HD 4x4 version 
with a V-6 and was rated for something like 5500 lbs IIRC. It did a fine 
job. Being a "trucking company executive" though, I may have more 
realistic expectations about pulling a load than most people. For 
instance, I don't expect to pull a load up a small mountain without 
downshifting, as many folks I talk to do. That being said, we towed our 
R-22 to Kentucky Lake, 875 miles one way, from Minnesota, twice and 
never had a problem. I will say that the R-22 was probably at the upper 
limit of this trucks capabilities though. I think the most important 
consideration in this whole deal is trailer brakes. Stopping is the 
biggest problem ..... not going, assuming of course, you've got your 
boat loaded properly on the trailer.

I haven't read this whole thread and haven't seen how far Erly plans to 
tow. If it's more than just a few miles, I think he surely needs a 
bigger car/truck than he has now. A 1/2 ton pickup is a real nice match 
for an R-22, but I think the Tahoes, Denalis and other suvs do fine if 
you need more passenger room than a pickup has to offer.

Happy towing
Rik

Brad Haslett wrote:
> Erly,
>
> Hold your horses!  Rik, you listening?  We have an expert trucking 
> company
> executive on the list who pulled a R-22 with an S10 Chevy pickup.  
> Don't get
> into to big a hurry to upgrade.
>
> Brad
>
>
> On 9/17/06, Erly Garner <erlyg at charter.net> wrote:
>>
>> My auto manual says absolutely 3500 lb. tow limit....Doesn't sound too
>> good.
>> Maybe it's time I thought about getting a new car.
>>
>> Erly
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Mary Lou Troy" <mtroy at atlanticbb.net>
>> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 7:47 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] cons of rhodes 22
>>
>>
>> > Erly, What's the van rated for? Our Chev Blazer is rated to tow  5,000
>> > lbs. It does ok hauling the Rhodes but we only tow it a couple of 
>> times
>> a
>> > year. It we were to tow long distances more often and if we had a 
>> lot of
>> > hills we might look for something a little beefier. The Rhodes does 
>> tow
>> > well but it's fairly heavy for its size (all those amenities weigh
>> > something). Because of the 9 stays it takes a bit longer to set up 
>> than
>> a
>> > boat with fewer. On the plus side is the IMF which allows you to raise
>> > mast, sails and boom all at once. Of course that bundle is heavier 
>> than
>> > the individual pieces so a mast raising system like the once GB sells
>> > comes in very handy.
>> >
>> > Best,
>> >
>> > Mary Lou
>> > 1991 R22   Fretless
>> > Swan Creek (Rock Hall, MD)
>> >
>> > At 08:31 PM 9/17/2006, you wrote:
>> >>I'm probably about 5 hrs or so from Edenton and am planning a trip 
>> for a
>> >>check-out sail.  I haven't heard any comments about towing with my
>> Toyota.
>> >>I assume most are towed with an suv or resonably sized truck.
>> >>
>> >>Erly
>> >>----- Original Message ----- From: "Philip" <3drecon at comcast.net>
>> >>To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> >>Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 7:17 PM
>> >>Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] cons of rhodes 22
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>>See, I said there is a negative for every positive and visa versa 
>> (i.e.
>> >>>the
>> >>>boring list).
>> >>>
>> >>>-----Original Message-----
>> >>>From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>> >>>[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Brad Haslett
>> >>>Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 8:05 PM
>> >>>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>> >>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] cons of rhodes 22
>> >>>
>> >>>Philip,
>> >>>
>> >>>No, S2 (Tiara) is another great choice.  They made a 22' foot boat 
>> that
>> >>>kicked ass on the racing circuit. Their gelcoat quality is legendary.
>> The
>> >>>9.2 S2 center cockpit (my boat) gives the most room of any 30 footer
>> ever
>> >>>built at the expense of being ugly.  Leon Slicker, (S2 builder) is a
>> >>>'Stanish" kind of guy but on a larger scale (boat numbers wise).
>> >>>
>> >>>But....they have the dullest e-mail list in the history of sailboats.
>> >>>
>> >>>'Bigger is better' is only a state of mind.  There are so many days
>> that
>> >>>I
>> >>>long for the smaller boat.  If you want a 22 footer, the search is
>> over.
>> >>>
>> >>>Brad
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>On 9/17/06, Philip <3drecon at comcast.net> wrote:
>> >>>>
>> >>>>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
>> >>>>
>> >>>>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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