[Rhodes22-list] Introduction

[John]

Actually--dropped the mast this weekend and fixed a lot of it--so thank you.

John
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Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 8:59 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Introduction


> John,
> Welcome to the list and the world of Rhodes owners. Your first launch went
> without a flaw compared to many new owners. Fortunately the R22 is a very
> forgiving boat and the learning curve is not to steep. I'm sure you will 
> get
> all  of these little problems worked out and be sailing like a real pro in
> no time at  all. People on this list can be very helpful, so don't 
> hesitate
> to ask your  questions.
>
> Rummy
>
>
> In a message dated 5/31/2009 9:41:08 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> johnrowland at optonline.net writes:
>
> I just  want to introduce myself.  I bought Pete Ambrose's 1989 Rhodes 22
> last  September.  It was named Escape I, and is now named Bankers Hours. 
> It
> appears that I am due for bad luck with this boat, as everything went 
> wrong
> upon launching (motor keeps dying, boom broke off, lost the jib halyard in
> the  rigging)--all my fault.  I have now corrected 90% of the
> problems--been  sailing twice--and love the boat.   I used to race O'Day 
> Mariners  (some
> 20 years ago).  I have met two Rhodes 22 owners--Jay, whjo i  believe is a
> sales rep--and Rob, who is also a member of Brant Beach Yacht  Club--in 
> Brant
> Beach, New Jersey, and raves about the boat.
>
> John  Rowland
>
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