[Rhodes22-list] Introduction-soon to be new old Rhodes owner

[Steven Alm]

Mac,

I recommend the GB mast raising system.  Also, you didn't say anything about
a trailer.  And I'm assuming the 1990 has the IMF.

Slim

On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 7:03 AM, chetc <cclocksin at buckeye-express.com>
wrote:

>
> Hi Mac, and welcome!
>
> Congrats on your decision to purchase a large hole in the water that you
> can
> throw lot's of money into!
>
> Seriously though, The Rhodes is definitely a very comfortable cruiser for a
> 22 foot sailboat and I think you'll really enjoy it. My brother and I just
> purchased a Rhodes this season and we're really happy with it. The options
> list can go on forever, but it sounds like you have some good ones in mind.
> We just installed a Pop-Top enclosure, and it really opens up the cabin and
> will greatly increase livability in inclement weather. As for the UPP, we
> don't have it and I wish we did...the two handed, two tiller dance is
> nothing new for me, but it can still be a pain in the ass. A bimini would
> be
> a nice option and we will probably end up going that route in the future.
> The lack of lifelines and stanchions on the Rhodes makes it a little more
> difficult to rig up an effective boom shade in a hurry...but on the other
> hand, not having those lifelines would make it much easier to get on and
> off
> the boat if you do have a "real" bimini up. Solar panel would be GREAT. We
> have a portable toilet on board...I think that it is the way to go for an
> older model that doesn't have the "expanding head" feature. Easy to move it
> out to the cabin or cockpit if needed to make more room for the user or to
> have easier access while the double bunk is deployed. A hatch or two would
> be a welcome addition on our boat (a 1986), anything would be better than
> the backwards opening port design that is on there now...they collect water
> and are prone to leakage.
>
> Anyway, good luck, and keep us posted!
>
> Chet
>
>
>
>
> William McCready Jr. wrote:
> >
> >
> > Just wanted to intoduce myself and to say that I have put a deposit on a
> > 1990 R-22 that will be ready mid to late July. After windsurfing for 20+
> > years I have decided to learn to sail  sitting down and through some
> undue
> > influence from a friend, Chris G., I have decided a Rhodes is the boat
> for
> > me. I feel priviledged to own (soon) one of these boats. So I have a lot
> > to learn- about sailing, the boat, and also how to equip the boat before
> > picking her up.I live in Arnold just north of Annapolis,MD and will be
> > sailing on the Magothy River (tributary of the Chesapeake Bay) and the
> Bay
> > too.  On my wish list so far I have: pop top enclosure, a solar panel,
> and
> > am considering a hatch (or two?), a permanent head vs porti-potti, and a
> > bimini, and purchasing a 8hp, high thrust,electric start, 4 stroke,
> Yamaha
> > with 20" shaft instead of the UPP package. Any and all suggestions about
> > what to put on her and how to educate myself on sailing and safety is
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Thank you,
> > Mac McCready
> >
> > William E.B. McCready Jr., CFP
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