[Rhodes22-list] Chris Crispel

[Chris Crispel]

Hi Ronald:

Thank you, finally somone who is responsive to my requests.  Yes, I do 
understand that any heavy deep keeled vessel is designed for extended 
passagemaking.  However, I plan to use it to get to the many islands around 
Panama (San Blas) and explore the coastal regions not far from shore. 
Having said that, one must consider what happens when the unexpected occurs, 
as it always does.  Will the boat get it's crew to safety while sailing in 
heavy weather.

Many Thanks

Chris
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ronald Lipton" <rlipton at earthlink.net>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 3:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Chris Crispel


>I have not been offshore, but I have been in 4-6 ft waves on Lake Michigan.
> The boat handled the conditions much better then the crew.
> One of the advantages of the Rhodes is the variety of sail
> configurations that can be used.
> I have sailed with a whisper of genoa and a hint of main.  On the other
> hand
> it does not compare with a boat like the Dana 24 which
> are designed for offshore sailing, have small cockpits and deep fixed 
> keels.
> The Rhodes will do fine if you are caught in bad weather, but it's
> compromises
> tend toward comfort and trailering rather than long offshore passages.
>
>
> Ron
>
>
> Robert Skinner wrote:
>> Chris,
>>
>> It's sort  of like the dirt track racing adage - "There is
>> no substitute for cubic inches."  When it comes to sailboats,
>> there is no substitute for mass low down.  On the other hand,
>> mass costs speed and fiberglass.
>>
>> The R22, like every boat, is a compromise.  She is light enough
>> to tow, sail fast, and produce for a reasonable price - and
>> heavy enough to be remarkably stable.  The beautifully
>> designed hull shape, with plenty of flare and freeboard,
>> greatly contributes to the R22's stability.
>>
>> That said, you need to get the feel of the boat any way you can
>> to see if she is for you.  You will be surprised at the amount
>> of easily useable interior space.
>>
>> /Robert
>>
>> Chris Crispel wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks for the kind welcome, Robert.
>>>
>>> My question still stands about the boat's use for offshore sailing in
>>> Panama.  I would certainly like to hear about the boat's behavior in 
>>> rough
>>> conditions-anything would help
>>>
>>> Many Thanks
>>>
>>> Chris
>>>
>
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