[Rhodes22-list] Fair Price

[Eric Larson]

Hi Steven,

I hear what you are saying, but the 1970's boats seem much lighter (in the
2000lb range, and the distance from here to the lake is 3-5 miles.  I will
upgrade the tow vehicle in the next 2 years or so, but I think that I can
make it until then.

We are looking at this as a day sailor.  There is nowhere near enough $$ for
a boat that is quote "big enough" for our family.  Even my friend's 32'
Valient is cramped quarters for a family of 6.  The process of finding a
boat is all about compromises, and limiting ourselves to mainly daysailing
is an easy one since my wife really has little desire to sleep on the boat.

Eric

On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 5:33 PM, Stephen Staum <staum at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Eric,
> I don't know enough about the value to comment. I have an '87 w IMF
> that cost me $6,000 seven years ago. I would do it again without
> question. It is a great boat.
> 2 concerns: the gentleman I bought it from refused to allow me to tow
> it off his lot w my 2001 Windstar. The minivan is just too light. I
> use a '97 Chevy Blazer & it handles fine. Secondly, I have spent a
> week on-board w wife & 2 teenagers - it was cozy but doable. I am not
> sure what u do w 4 kids on a 22' boat. I can show u how to easily
> fabricate a king size cockpit bed & the kids can all sleep there
> crosswise. That would leave the double berth in the cabin for u & wife.
> Cozy but doable.
>
> Stephen Staum
> '87 R22, Carol Lee
> Needham, MA
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Apr 15, 2010, at 3:55 PM, Eric Larson <eric at hedgemeer.org> wrote:
>
> > Hello folks,
> >
> > It just occurred to me that I could run this by you.  I have the
> > opportunity
> > to get a 1977 Rhodes 22 for $2000.  Here is what I know (I have net
> > yet seen
> > the boat as it is ~8 hours away):
> >
> > Owner has known the boat since 1980, and owned it himself for 10 years
> > Owner has not used it for the last 5 years (bought a bigger boat)
> >   - Stored inside until last fall when it was stored outside,
> > shrinkwrapped
> > Sail Inventory (all unknown age/condition): 2 mains and a Genoa
> > Standing rigging replaced 7 years ago
> > Owner lists condition as "very good", still trying to assess what that
> > means.
> > No blisters or stress fractures
> > No leaks
> > 1977 7.5 HP Honda 4 stroke engine (low hours)
> > 1977 Original trailer, used 2x per year to put in and take out for the
> > season
> >
> > Issues that I know about:
> > Roller furler was bent, and the tube replaced, and now somehow the
> > Genoa is
> > not the right size and needs to be altered (still working out what
> > this
> > is...I am sure my ignorance is preventing true understanding)
> >
> > Target audience: the Larson family, 2 adults, 4 kids with a Ford
> > Windstar
> > tow vehicle and a short commute to the lake.
> >
> > I definately like the esign of the boat on paper, but that happened
> > with
> > another boat, and then when I saw the real deal I did not like it
> > very much.
> >
> > What would you say about this situation?
> > a) Its a steal of a deal, don't let it go
> > b) Its about what I would expect to pay for a Rhodes of this age/
> > condition
> > c) I'd offer less
> > d) Don't touch it with a 10' pole
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Eric Larson
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