[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes towing
cymruboy
dthomas at chameleon-inc.com
Mon Jan 8 12:55:00 EST 2007
Thanks.
Peter Thorn wrote:
>
> raw boat 3,000
> trailer 1,100
> beer, food, liquids, stuff 500
> safety margin 400
>
> better think 5,000 gross weight
>
> PT
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "cymruboy" <dthomas at chameleon-inc.com>
> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 3:27 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Looking for Owners in New Jersey ?
>
>
>
> Thanks Bob. Not sure I can afford the upgrade and I think the gas is bad
> on
> that. I am looking at Mid weight SUV's . Folks have told me the Nissan
> Pathfinder, Chevy Blazer maybe or Ford Escape. I have to do some research.
> I
> am reckoning on needing to tow about 3,600Ibs do you reckon including
> trailer ? Dan
>
>
>
> Bob Weber wrote:
>>
>> Dan, If you are hooked on VW - I almost bought the "TowReg" sic. It has
>> an
>> unbelivable towing capacity. The only downside is the veh. weighs about
>> the
>> same as the load may require trailer brakes. Bob Weber
>>
>>
>>>From: "Rob Lowe" <rlowe at vt.edu>
>>>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>>To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Looking for Owners in New Jersey ?
>>>Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2007 14:10:09 -0500
>>>
>>>Dan,
>>>It's hard to find good used ones, although there were several this past
>>>year
>>>which is unusual. I can think of only one that was listed back in
October
>>>on this list, don't know if it's still available. Steve in Florida,
still
>>>selling your boat? I've got an older, used, boat. I know others on the
>>>list would recommend a recycled boat. It's basically a new boat on an
>>>older
>>>hull. I assume you've looked at the GB web site?
>>>
>>>http://www.rhodes22.com/
>>>
>>>There are several tow vehicles that would work. Some of us have vans,
>>>pickups, SUVs (I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee). Something with a 5,000
> pound
>>>towing range is acceptable. - rob
>>>
>>>----- Original Message -----
>>>From: "cymruboy" <dthomas at chameleon-inc.com>
>>>To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>>Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 1:29 PM
>>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Looking for Owners in New Jersey ?
>>>
>>>
>>> >
>>> > Many thanks Rob. I have done quite a bit of homework and feel the
>>> Rhodes
>>>22
>>> > would be ideal for sailing the Barnegat bay area as a day sailer. Also
>>>may
>>> > be retiring to the Chesapeake in the next ten years. I just need to
>>> get
>>>out
>>> > and sail one. I'll also need to replace my VW passat wagon with
>>>hopefully
>>>a
>>> > mid size SUV if that will do. Was thinking of a Ford Escape but need
>>>advise
>>> > there. It would be ideal not to have too much of a gas guzzler if you
>>>get
>>>my
>>> > drift and I don't want a truck with three children. Also not sure
>>> about
>>> > going with Used versus a recycled boat. I have up to $25,000 and want
>>> to
>>>go
>>> > the best route. I don't want new and don't want an older model.
>>>something
>>>in
>>> > between would be ideal. Dan
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Rob Lowe-2 wrote:
>>> > >
>>> > > Dan,
>>> > > You can find where some of us are located by checking out:
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>>http://www.frappr.com/rhodes22#x=-77.89&y=36.56&z=11&t=0&pin=2473192_blue
>>> > >
>>> > > Looks like Sheldon Green is right in your backyard. Not sure if
>>> he's
>>> > > still
>>> > > on this list or not, but maybe he'll respond to a message through
>>>Frapper.
>>> > > If not, Jay is right down the road a bit.
>>> > >
>>> > > what are you looking for in a Rhodes?
>>> > >
>>> > > Welcome to the list.
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > Rob Lowe
>>> > > S/V Getaway
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > ----- Original Message -----
>>> > > From: "Daniel Thomas" <dthomas at chameleon-inc.com>
>>> > > To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>> > > Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007 12:15 PM
>>> > > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Looking for Owners in New Jersey ?
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >> Hello all,
>>> > >>
>>> > >> I am new to the forum and in the process of starting my search for
>>> a
>>> > > Rhodes
>>> > >> 22 to own in the coming years. I have never sailed one and wondered
>>>who
>>> > >> in
>>> > >> the group resides in New Jersey, especially near Barnegat Bay
>>> ideally
>>>as
>>> > >> that's the closest place for me. I currently sail at the Nelson
>>>Sailing
>>> > >> Center at Island heights, but need to get out on a Rhodes 22 to see
>>>if
>>>I
>>> > >> like it and how it handles.
>>> > >>
>>> > >> Hopefully hear from a few NJ owners to introduce myself and see if
>>>you
>>> > > might
>>> > >> be willing to take me out this coming year ?
>>> > >>
>>> > >> Dan
>>> > >>
>>> > >>
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