[Rhodes22-list] Introduction

[Stephen Staum]

Sean,

You should be able to develop some good choices in that price range. 
Definitely stay w the IMF as an absolute.  I lost my '87 in a hurricane last 
year, but was able to save the IMF mast and convert it to an '83.  The 
conversion was not easy, but now a have a new main sail that furls 
perfectly.  I am glad I stayed w the IMF.  It is a big plus when single 
handing.  I also added a 14w solar panel, second battery and 12v chiller in 
the galley.  As long as you have the IMF, any extras can be added later.

Stephen Staum
s/v Carol Lee 2
Needham, MA

-----Original Message----- 
From: Sean St. Onge
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2012 8:05 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Introduction

Hi Rob,

Well, I'm trying to narrow down my list of must-have features. At this 
point, those would be the IMF main, since that's actually what drew me to 
the Rhodes in the first place. I figure I'll be single handing a lot, and 
the thought of trying to flake the main over the boom by myself was pretty 
unappealing. The second is a working electrical system, since I'll 
definitely want to have a radio on Lake Michigan. The motor mount and tiller 
linkage system would also be great, though I can live without that. As far 
as other features go, I'll take what I can get. My price range right now is 
$8000-$15000, though I'm not really planning to buy until after the first of 
the year, so that may change. Is that realistic at all?

-Sean


----- Original Message -----
From: "Lowe, Rob" <rlowe at vt.edu>
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
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Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2012 2:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Introduction

Sean,
Welcome aboard.  Ah, a youngster among us.  Some of us here have kids your 
age.  What are you looking for, features and price wise in a Rhodes?  - rob

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