[Rhodes22-list] New here - intro and some questions

[Lowe, Rob]

Rob,
Tough choice.  What color curtains and floor tile?  Floor tile is not that hard to install :)

Obviously we are all biased and are going to recommend the Rhodes.  We all have them and came to the Rhodes through very different circumstances.  I've got a 1976 standard main boat and would love to get my hands on one with the IMF.  Just not in my budget yet.  

Will you be trailering and launching a lot or would you have a slip?  As mentioned, with the IMF you will probably want the mast raising system.  It takes three of use to manually raise the standard mast and it's quite a bit lighter than the IMF.  I can launch and rig in about 1.5 hours.  Having a slip much better.  I think the boat with the IMF and mast raising system is a bit faster, but I don't know.  If you don't have a slip, maybe your Venture is adequate??  The only reason I say that is I don't enjoy rigging and the first year we did not have a slip and had to rig each time we used the boat.  Didn't use it much that year.

There is a reason there is a 4:1 difference.  Look at what you're getting for your money.  Not that anyone ever sells their Rhodes, but consider resale down the road if need be.  

Have you sailed the Rhodes?  A test sail might convince you.  Where are you located?  There are some Rhodies around the bay area that might still have their boats in the water and would be willing to get you (and your wife) on the water.  

And most of Stan's boats do not come with a motor.  Factor that in if need be.

If nothing else, stay on this list.  We need another Rob!

Rob Lowe
S/V Getaway
1976 Rhodses
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From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Rob S. [sealovertech at yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 4:54 PM
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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] New here - intro and some questions

Joined last night, got my first digest today.  I figured I'd introduce myself.
I own a 1973 Venture 17 which I enjoy with the wife, or a friend, or
single-handed on the local lakes, the Susquehanna and the Chesapeake.  I first
saw a Rhodes at the Annapolis sailboat show last year.   I was smitten.  I read
every page of that book Stan calls a brochure.


I tried overnighting on the 17 but just need (want?) something bigger, and of
course I'm on a very tight budget.

Right now the top two choices are a Macgregor 25 at a bargain basement price and
it needs work in a few areas that I have experience and ability (cleaning,
engine, woodworking, trailer modification)      And a used Rhodes with standard
floorplan, IMF, fancy engine lift and a Rhodes trailer.   This is from General
Boats, as-is.   But it's exactly 4 times the price of the bargain basement
Mac.    Still a bargain compared to the one private-sale Rhodes I've seen
lately.     I presented both options to the wife.  The Mac is in the "who cares,
do what you want" price range and the Rhodes will require me to buy her new
curtains and put a tile floor in the kitchen, and will totally deplete my
allowance fund.


I'm seesawing back and forth.   The 22 and 25 both seem to have "enough" room.
The 22 I think would be more like my 17 in that if I feel like going out for a
sail in the evening after work I can just go down to the river, rig and launch
it myself and poke around until after sunset.   (and launch in an unprotected
ramp in river current)


I guess I really didn't have a question other than "is there other things I
should be thinking about in this comparison?"


Thank you in advance for any replies.    -Rob




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