[Rhodes22-list] Hull color

[KUHN, LELAND]

Caesar,

It's a C&C and I think it's about 35'.  It's a true racer-cruiser; fast boat first with nice accommodations second.  It's all about compromises--the Rhodes' cockpit is more comfortable (and larger) and we're a "little" less expensive.

The captain is one of the most experienced sailors I know.  He sailed across the Atlantic and throughout the Mediterranean with his wife and son for two years when his son was a toddler.

Here are some comments he had about our boats:

"Bigger and more expensive is not always better.  I have told many people about the Rhodes after seeing you sail it.  I think it looks and sails excellent.  After my trip to the Caribbean in the CC I was tempted to write an article named back to basics. However I am not a writer so it will most likely not happen.  The point of the story is that I feel many sailors are missing out of the enjoyment due to the size of boat and equipment they install.  Before I left I installed a wind vane which forced me to be better at trimming the sails.  This meant I ended up sailing more and enjoying it.  I did not have any concerns about batteries or generators cooling etc.  Also I did not have the luxury to just motor as I only carried 20 gallons of fuel.  Just shows you that these people on their "hi tek" boats are not having any more fun but most likely less.   Ever notice that a lot of these boats never sail?"

Lee



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From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Caesar Paul
Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 1:20 PM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Hull color

Hi Leland.

What make of boat is that?  Are you the sailor / owner?  Could it be the Rhodes 
25 that Stan has pending?

Caesar




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From: Leland <LKUHN at cnmc.org>
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Sent: Wed, July 7, 2010 6:07:51 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Hull color



Geoff,

Conventional wisdom and West Marine say you should wax your hull.  I don't
think a dark hull will oxidize faster than a white one but it will probably
be more noticeable.

The owner's manual for my 2007 Toyota says I don't need to wax the car. 
Don't know if it's the paint or clearcoat but apparently something has
improved.

Stan may be using some type of new fangled paint because I haven't waxed my
boat yet (2004 paint job) and so far it hasn't oxidized.

I do know that red boats are faster.

http://old.nabble.com/file/p29095893/7-4-19%2B001.jpg 7-4-19+001.jpg 
http://old.nabble.com/file/p29095893/7-4-19%2B002.jpg 7-4-19+002.jpg 
http://old.nabble.com/file/p29095893/7-4-19%2B003.jpg 7-4-19+003.jpg 

Good luck!

Lee
1986 Rhodes22  AT EASE
Kent Island, MD

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Hi everybody. I'm trying to decide on a hull color. I've read lots of info
regarding dark colors generating more heat, oxidizing faster than white
hulls, etc. I'd be doing most of my sailing in the Alabama Gulf
Shores/Florida Panhandle area. Anyone have any comments about darker colors
in this environment? If you have a blue/black/red/green hull, do you have
any regrets? My boat will be kept in a slip for about 6 months per year
(Sept-Oct; Jan-April) and then in covered storage for the other months.

Thanks, Geoff
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