[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes 22 Questions

Wed Jul 6 11:56:28 EDT 2011

Lee, 

Would you agree that '86 was a stellar year for our Rhoads.

Best to you,

Art

Have a nice day!

On Jul 5, 2011, at 2:15 PM, Leland <LKUHN at cnmc.org> wrote:

> 
> Ron,
> 
> Welcome aboard!
> 
> I'm also a daysailor like Charles and agree with him except for a few minor
> comments.
> 
> That cockpit is amazing in size, comfort, and functionality; and if you sail
> with the poptop up it extends the cockpit into the covered cabin.  It all
> really adds to your sailing enjoyment.
> 
> My 1986 boat was recycled in 2005 so my IMF isn't very old, but I've never
> had an issue with it.
> 
> Most people would agree with Charles that the Rhodes22 isn't a racer, but it
> does carry a PHRF of 258, which is respectable.  3,000 pounds with 300
> square foot of sail and a small low-drag keel make it faster than similar
> sized cruisers.  It's easy to sail but to get max speed it does take some
> skill.  On a close reach you'll need to reduce a lot of that sail if you
> have much wind.
> 
> If you go to SailboatOwners.com you'll see that our boats ranked #1. Before
> going out and buying a Rhodes you'll want to look at the non-scientific
> approach to the survey. It mostly expresses owner satisfaction.
> 
> I'll gladly fill your ears with my "unbiased" opinions if you'd like to
> talk.  For the type of boat it far surpasses any of its competitors.
> 
> Lee
> 1986 Rhodes22  AT EASE
> Kent Island, MD
> 202.476.5369
> 
> 
> 
> 
> blue66corvette wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Ron
>> Welcome to 'Da List' ....
>> I only towed my boat from the factory to Dallas and other than to launch
>> and retrieve to a dry slip 200 yards away can't say much for pulling the
>> boat..... 
>> 
>> When it comes to cruising for a week or so; this becomes a life style
>> choice. If you are one that enjoys 'camping' in a travel trailer and that
>> type of outing, then the Rhodes is about as good as a 'pocket yacht' gets.
>> There are several 22 ft sail boats that can be used for this and I believe
>> even an older Rhodes has more to offer. 
>> 
>> Personally,  I use the boat for day sailing and it is the best. I chose
>> this boat for specific reasons and it has not failed in the choices I
>> made;
>> 1. This boat has one of the largest cockpits available. It is larger than
>> many of the 30 ft boats I have seen and the cockpit is where you spend
>> most of your time when you day sail
>> 2.  With the IMF (when it works) it is very easy to single handed sail
>> this boat. (The system does require periodic updating and maintenance, but
>> then so does everything else)
>> 3. There is enough cabin to store gear, necessary "pit stops" etc that one
>> does not necessarily get with a true day sailer.
>> 4. Though not a serious consideration at the time of purchase, a point
>> that I have become well aware of is the quality of construction that
>> General Boats performs. each boat that Stan produces is a hand made one of
>> a kind and as a result these boats are easily maintained.
>> 
>> One note of warning .... if you want to race, don't get this boat, she is
>> slow; but if you understand that life  and many things in it are a
>> journey, not a destination, then she's a great boat.
>> 
>> That's why I bought a Rhodes and why I would do it again ....
>> 
>> Fair winds
>> 
>> Charles Nieman
>> s/v Blue Feather
>> 1984 R22
>> ~~~/)~~
>> 
>> 
>>> Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2011 11:32:39 -0400
>>> From: amazingmisterx at gmail.com
>>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes 22 Questions
>>> 
>>> My wife and I are seriously looking at the Rhodes 22 and we thought we
>>> would
>>> ask
>>> some questions of the group.
>>> 
>>> We are looking for a boat that will make a good boat to sail in our
>>> retirement.
>>> We like to go cruising in the Great Lakes for a week or so at a time as
>>> well
>>> as
>>> day sailing. We were wondering how many of you do trips and how adaptable
>>> this
>>> boat is to do this. If the boat carries 15 gal. of water, what do you do
>>> about
>>> the extra water you need if you want to be out away from civilization for
>>> a
>>> reasonable amount of time?
>>> 
>>> What size vehicel is needed to tow the boat without putting too much
>>> stress
>>> on
>>> your vehicle.
>>> 
>>> How satisfied are you with your Rhodes vs. other boats in this category?
>>> 
>>> We want a boat that will be easy to handle as we age and not be something
>>> we
>>> have to constantly chase repairs for. If we get a recycled Rhodes, does
>>> the
>>> factory fix anything that needs repaired including leaks, etc?
>>> 
>>> Not sure what else to ask. Where can I find cruising/trip stories by
>>> owners
>>> of
>>> RHodes 22s?
>>> 
>>> Thanks for your help!
>>> 
>>> Ron
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> Ron Jewett
>>> What's so amazing about him?
>>> Are you kidding?
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