[Rhodes22-list] Bikes on board the Rhodes 22

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At 09:07 AM 10/15/2014, you wrote:
>Thanks for the input regarding sailing with bikes.  Jeff K has also 
>asked how the Rhodes 22 compares to the precision 23.  The Rhodes 22 
>has many advantages over other boats however I am not familiar with 
>the Precision 23. Does anyone have experience with how they compare? 
>Hi.  We also saw the Precision 23 while at the show and it was quite 
>roomy and also has a retractable keel. .  I'd love some input on the 
>advantages of the Rhodes 22 over this boat. Thanks for any help. 
>Chris Cowie for Jeff K ----- Christopher P. Cowie

Hi Chris (& Jeff),
We looked at a Precision 23 back when we were trying to decide 
between the P23, a Com-pac 23 and the Rhodes 22 in 1997.

The Com-Pac lost out early but in the end we were beguiled by all of 
the nice engineering touches on the R22.

The P23 is a fast somewhat tender fractional rig. It sails very, very 
well. We were looking for a cruising boat. The Rhodes 22 also sails 
very well but the pop-top which gives you standing headroom in the 
cabin (which the P23lacks), the cabin layout, the very usable galley 
and the fabulous cockpit of the R22 sold us on the boat. Since we 
became Rhodies, we have come to appreciate touches like the in mast 
furling main and the well-designed, easy to use motor mount.

The boat had taken us up and down the Upper Chesapeake, kept us safe 
in weather we didn't want to be out in and was our weekend home for 
more than 5 years.

We've never regretted it.

Best,
Mary Lou
1991 R22 Fretless
Recycled 1998
Rock Hall, MD