[Rhodes22-list] Buying a Rhodes

Wed Aug 22 20:39:23 EDT 2007

Mary Lou,
I wonder if anyone has opted for the remote mike.
Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: Mary Lou Troy <mtroy at atlanticbb.net>
>Sent: Aug 22, 2007 9:10 AM
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Buying a Rhodes
>
>Dan,
>After nine years we are still using a handheld GPS and even though 
>it's now outdated technology it's more than enough for our needs.
>
>We started out with a handheld radio and it was usually enough for 
>communicating with another boat as we were usually communicating with 
>someone with a masthead antenna. Where it seemed lacking was 
>communicating with marinas where we were often communicating with 
>someone on a dock with a handheld. Another reason to consider going 
>with a factory installation of the radio is that installing the 
>connector on the front of the mast step was a pain in the neck. It 
>took us quite a while to find a connector and then we had leak where 
>we installed it. Obviously running the coax in the mast is something 
>you have to do with the mast down. We've been very pleased with the 
>masthead antenna and the fixed mount radio. We put a small speaker in 
>the cockpit so we can hear calls. We didn't go with a remote mike but 
>that might be useful as well particularly if you do a lot of single 
>handing. We still have the handheld and use it on occasion.
>
>Mary Lou
>1991 R22 Fretless
>Rock Hall, MD
>
>
>At 07:36 AM 8/22/2007, you wrote:
>>Mary Lou,
>>
>>Thanks for your response.  I think we will certainly go with a bimini to
>>start.  Other enclosures may have to wait.  I like the idea of new sails,
>>since I anticipate keeping this boat and not "moving up" any time soon.
>>
>>My current thinking is to not install hard-wired radios and GPS, etc. but to
>>use portable devices.  Any thoughts on these issues?
>>
>>Dan
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Mary Lou Troy" <mtroy at atlanticbb.net>
>>To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 11:21 PM
>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Buying a Rhodes
>>
>>
>> > Hi Dan,
>> > This is how we use our boat. One way to look at options is to look at
>> > what is easier to have factory installed vs what you can install
>> > later. You want to make your decisions about head configuration,
>> > hatches, major wiring, shore power, motor lift, furling, captains
>> > chairs, radio and antenna up front. We went with new sails and were
>> > glad we did. A bimini is nearly a must for Chesapeake sailing. I
>> > would go with a pop-top enclosure before I went with the boom room
>> > unless you know you'll be sleeping people in the cockpit. The new
>> > boom room design seems to take the place of the pop-top enclosure so
>> > you might want to delay that purchase just a bit until you are sure
>> > what you want. Here's a link to a picture that was posted to the list
>> > a few weeks ago:
>> >
>>http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20070731/2733f9d
>>5/attachment.jpg
>> >
>> > I'd be happy to talk more about this if you have specific questions.
>> >
>> > Mary Lou
>> > 1991 R22 Fretless
>> > Rock Hall, MD
>> >
>> >
>> > At 08:52 AM 8/21/2007, you wrote:
>> > >Our intention is to put it in a slip - probably on the
>> > >Chesapeake.  Mostly day sailing; some overnightling and perhaps
>> > >short cruises (3 - 4 days) on the Bay.
>> > >
>> > >Our current thinking is that we want a bimini as a minimum, and the
>> > >concept of the "boom room" is intriqing, but have never seen one.
>> > >
>> > >Dan
>> > >
>> > >-------------- Original message --------------
>> > >From: R22RumRunner at aol.com
>> > >
>> > > > Dan,
>> > > > Welcome to the list and our community. There are many choices
>> > > available when
>> > > > purchasing a Rhodes. I would recommend that you figure out how
>> > > you will use
>> > > > your Rhodes. Will you be doing day sailing, overnights, or long
>> > > distance week
>> > > > long trips. Knowing how you will use your boat will dictate what
>> > > you should
>> > > > or would want to have. Beyond that, the people on this list can make
>> > > > recommendations based on their experiences.
>> > > >
>> > > > Rummy
>> > > > Lake Hartwell, SC
>> > > >
>> > > >
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