[Rhodes22-list] Boom room happenings

[Art Czerwonky]

I am designing the latest BR variation to integrate with a convertible PTE.  Any suggestions on additional features?

Art

Rob Granger <rgranger at sbc.edu> wrote:

>Hey List
>
>I'm trying to make a decision and I'm waffling.
>I got a great deal on a Rhodes 22 last winter ... it was a great deal
>because of the price.  I picked up this Rhodes 22 in Annapolis for $250.
>The deal was I had to  move it withing 10 days and I happened to have some
>time off and a trailer I could use so...   It came with a one season old
>(only used 3 times) main sail... so I figured I was already ahead
>regardless of the condition of the boat.  And I had at one time Chartered
>Stan's boat and I REALLY fell in love with the Rhodes sailboat.  So of
>course I wanted my own.  I even thought I might just part her out if she
>was in too bad a shape but ...The sail is very crispy.  And the boat is not
>in throw away condition just yet.  A little sweat equity and a few hundred
>dollars in plywood and fiberglass and she will be ready to sail again.
>Anyway, I don't want to get into the details of the boat per say because
>this is not an ad so much as me asking for some soundings.
>
>So here is my story...
>I also owned (at that time) a MacGregor 22 that I had fully restored and my
>thoughts were I would enjoy cruising with my kids in the Mac while I fixed
>up the Rhodes.   That was the plan but we had several great cruises in the
>Mac last season and decided we really want to do a lot more cruising... and
>I have a large family ...the Mac 22 was too small for us.  And although the
>Rhodes is larger than the Mac as I thought about it, the Rhodes will
>probably still be too small for all of us as well.
>
>Fast forward a year and I sold my Mac and picked up a Balboa 26.   Man! the
>Balboa is a lot more boat inside and nearly ready to cruise  so my
>motivation to complete the restoration on the Rhodes is waning (fast).  I
>want to spend more time sailing while my kids are still at home.
>
>The Rhodes is definitely a project boat but I've already done much of the
>really nasty work.
>I have removed the bottom paint on the Rhodes, to the original gel coat...
>I've repaired the dings, gouges and nicks in the hull, faired her and
>prepared it for a barrier coat (and the epoxy  barrier coat is sitting in
>my shed waiting for a warm day so that will be completed soon).  I've
>removed the rotten galley and salon area, the wood in the V-birth and head
>compartment are in okay shape and just need a laminate put over the wood to
>make it look great again.  There are two soft spots on the deck and the
>keel trunk will need some fiberglass work and  the ports need replacing and
>the rear hatch cover needs some attention and it will need a new rub rail.
>
>I've acquired a duel axle trailer that I've started the modifications to
>fit the Rhodes,  I need a warm Saturday to finish that job,  I need to
>attach the new bunks.  And it has new LED lights and fresh zinc paint.
>
>So the pluses are a new main sail, solid rigging, roller furled head sail
>and a duel axle trailer....  the rest is a real project boat.
>
>I'm not highly motivated to sell her but... if someone really wants her,
>and will finish fixing her up, I can't really justify keeping her so I'd
>let her go for the value of the trailer and main sail.  I'm thinking
>$900-ish for the trailer and main sail and I'll throw the boat, rigging and
>head sail in for "free".   :-)  I'f I haven't put on the barrier coat yet,
>I'll throw in the gallon of epoxy paint ($85 value) as well.... but I
>intend to paint her as soon as I get a warm and dry Saturday.
>
>If you know someone who wants a decent cruising boat but does not have a
>lot of cash... or someone who (like me) likes fixing up old boats... please
>pass along this posting.  I might have a boat they could have and it would
>truly be a great value.  Or if you think I should finish fixing her up and
>give her to one of my kids....  any advice is welcome????    I'm kind of
>torn here.
>
>Fair winds and I hope you are living someplace warm,
>
>The other Rob
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