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

Mon Jan 8 16:57:12 EST 2007

No, I bought a used boat (1976 model) through an owner on this list.  Stan
won't go back that far for recycled.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Daniel Thomas" <dthomas at chameleon-inc.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 4:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Looking for Owners in New Jersey ?

> One further thought Rob. Did you get a recycled boat via Stan ? I am just
> interested in people's input on that process as that's likely the route I
> will go and am keen to know of other peoples views. Dan
>
>
> On 1/8/07 4:16 PM, "Rob Lowe" <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:
>
> > 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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