[Rhodes22-list] Novice sailor

[Just bent]

Ray,
Are you going to trailer or keep it in the water?
How often do you think you will sail with water 75 miles away?
If you are going to trailer than easy towing & setup would be my first
consideration so you are on the right track with the R22. I towed mine 2000
miles, no problem. Set up I can do myself (with the mast raising system) in
about 20 minutes. I can launch & retrieve myself.
I think if you make getting to the water & setting up more difficult, the
less likely you are to use & enjoy your boat.
The R22 is the perfect starter boat.
Jb



Ray Baker wrote:
> 
> Greetings, 
> 
>  
> 
> I began sailing this summer and have fallen in love with the experience. I
> have sailed on boats from 13' to 34'. My experience has been limited to
> lakes in Minnesota and South Dakota. I live in Bismarck, ND, and I'm
> thinking about buying a sailboat to use on Lake Sakakawea which is about
> 75
> miles from where I live. 
> 
>  
> 
> I took lessons on a Rhodes 22 and fell in love with its size and ease of
> operation. What are some of your thoughts on this boat? Is it a good
> starter
> boat? What should I consider before purchasing my first sailboat? 
> 
>  
> 
> Ray Baker
> 
>  
> 
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