[Rhodes22-list] Looking for Owners in New Jersey ?

Mon Jan 8 16:16:14 EST 2007

I get about 17mpg w/o the boat.  I have the V8 engine.  Can't say with the
boat since I haven't checked it. I expect under your conditions you could
get by with a V6 such as Rummy has.  I have to have 4WD where I live.  It's
also nice on slick launch ramps. - rob

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cymruboy" <dthomas at chameleon-inc.com>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 4:10 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Looking for Owners in New Jersey ?

>
> Thanks Rob. I'll check what the NJ law is. I'd be driving on flat 95% of
the
> time and as per you I'd be moving it twice a year as well so may wing it.
> How does the gas go on the Cherokee ? I know its better than some of the
> SUV's. I am trying to figure out which is the best vehicle that can tow
> 5,000 Ilbs and still be reasonable on gas. Not an easy task. I was told
> about the Ford Escape but not sure if it has a towing package. Dan
>
>
>
> Rob Lowe-2 wrote:
> >
> > Dan,
> > As Peter suggests, you're going to need 5,000 pounds towing capacity.
> > Mine
> > is rated at 5,000 pounds.  Make sure to get a vehicle with a built in
> > towing
> > package.  Most add on hitches don't include the transmission cooler,
which
> > is really what you need.  As has been discussed on the list, the newer
> > boats
> > tend to weigh more than the older boats.  I love my Grand Cherokee.  But
> > I'm
> > a Jeep guy to begin with so I'm biased.  I have a single axle trailer.
> > Single vs. double is a matter of individual taste and desires.  Some
> > prefer
> > the double as it rides better and will survive a flat.  Some prefer the
> > single as it's more maneuverable.  My state (VA) requires trailers that
> > carry over 3,000 pounds to have brakes on the trailer, but I don't have
> > them
> > and they don't inspect for them.  I just drive real carefully as my
> > vehicle
> > has to do all the braking.  But as has been suggested, if I get in an
> > accident without the brakes, I'll probably get cited for it.  But then I
> > only move my boat twice a year so it's a risk I take.  I towed my boat
> > back
> > from St. Louis (across West Virginia) and got through the mountains OK,
> > but
> > I maxed out at 60 mph.
> >
> > - rob
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "cymruboy" <dthomas at chameleon-inc.com>
> > To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 3:32 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Looking for Owners in New Jersey ?
> >
> >
> >>
> >> Rob does the 5,000 include trailer I would assume at around 5-600Ibs ?
I
> > was
> >> thinking of the jeep grand cherokee myself. How does that work for you.
I
> >> would only be on flat runs for the most part in Jersey. I'd also like
to
> > get
> >> a trailer with single axle and no breaks if its doable ? I have had a
> >> nice
> >> packet from Stan at GB about the boat. I'll have to investigate the
> > recycled
> >> option I think if not many used boats come up. Thanks for the advice
> >>
> >> Dan
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Rob Lowe-2 wrote:
> >> >
> >> > 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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