[Rhodes22-list] Buying a Rhodes

[Dan Johnson]

Tom,

Thanks for the offer.  In fact, Solomons is one of the options we are
looking at for slip space.  We have just begun thinking about slip space and
Solomons has some nice facilities it appears.  We would love to come see
your boat.  In fact, my wife and I were considering coming to Solomons this
weekend.  Let me know if that might work out for you.  If not, then it a
short trip for any other weekend (except labor Day - we'll be out of town
that one).

Dan
----- Original Message -----
From: "PaxRvr22" <thomas.musick at navy.mil>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 1:52 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Buying a Rhodes


>
> Dan,
> I picked up my recycled Rhodes this past July.  I am by no means a
seasoned
> sailor, so take my comments with that in mind.  I keep my boat in the
marina
> at Naval Air Station, Patuxent River.  It's across the mouth of the
Patuxent
> River from Solomons Island (if you are familiar with the area).  Things
that
> I had done by GBI:
> 1.  I had Stan install the mast antenna for me.
> 2.  I have a Bimini - it's worth it on hot muggy days.
> 3.  I have the pop-top enclosure, but have yet to use it.
> 4.  Stan installed two batteries and two solar panels which will be more
> that enough power
> 5.  I had GBI install a marine head, but not the full head enclosure -
> depending on how you intend to sail, that may not be needed.  Our marina
is
> installing a pump-out station, and there is a free one over at Solomons.
>
> I have a hand held GPS --- Garmin.  I have the cig. lighter cord for it,
so
> I can operate it off ships power or AA batteries.  Again, I haven't really
> had the need to use it because I have not ventured out of the familiar
> waters of the Patuxent, but I have hopes of greater adventures.  I've also
> bought an antenna for it so I can use it inside the cabin . . .
>
> We love the boat.  Can't go wrong with the Rhodes.  I'll extend the same
> invitation that Elle did.  If you are going to be in the area, and want to
> go out on a sail, give me a call.  There is also another Rhodie in the
same
> marina as me . . . he had additional options put on his boat, so you can
get
> his opinion on their utility.
>
> R/
> Tom
>
>
>
> Dan Johnson-5 wrote:
> >
> > We have just visited Stan and committed to buying a "recycled" Rhodes.
We
> > have lots of decisions to make regarding options and would appreciate
any
> > thoughts others might have.
> >
> > We live in Fredericksburg, VA and would like to know of any Rhodes
owners
> > remotely nearby.
> >
> > Dan
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