[Rhodes22-list] Suggested max number of people aboard

[DANA LETENDRE]

Hi Matt,

     For what it’s worth, the Belize Port Authority has set a maximum limit of 8 on my Rhodes (2 crew, six passengers).  I find that if I have more than four adults in the cockpit I need to remember to put the plug in the self-bailing drain in the floor of the cockpit or water comes in instead of goes out.  When we have had 8 on board there is usually at least one  or two on the foredeck and one or more in the cabin.  It’s very snug with eight people, but not so bad if some of them are kids.  Also, I try to avoid a full boat when then wind is blowing, say over 18 knots or so, just because it gets a bit crowded when trying to handle the sheets.

Dana LeTendre
“Caye Dreams”
San Pedro, Belize

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On May 21, 2021, at 11:14 AM, Frank Goldsmith <goldsmith.cf at gmail.com> wrote:

I have managed to sail with myself and my wife, my daughter and her husband, and three grandchildren of various sizes scampering about (in PFDs, of course).  Not sure I would want more, unless some were below deck.  I do love the roomy cockpit of these boats.

Frank 

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> On May 21, 2021, at 1:04 PM, Matt Wilson <mwhornblower at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Thanks Stephen,
> 
> Any thoughts on how many total capacity including foredeck and cabin?
> 
>>> On Fri, May 21, 2021 at 11:29 AM Stephen Staum <snstaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Matt,
>> 
>> I find that 5 persons in the cockpit is the practical limit for sailing.
>> 
>> 
>> *Thanks and Stay Well,*
>> 
>> *Stephen Staum*
>> *s/v Carol Lee 2*
>> *Needham, MA*
>> 
>> 
>> On Fri, May 21, 2021 at 11:50 AM Hornblower <mwhornblower at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hello everyone,
>>> 
>>> I just purchased a 1990 Rhodes here in MN and will primarily be sailing
>> on
>>> White Bear Lake (a fairly good sized lake on the edge of the Twin
>> Cities).
>>> I am looking for your experiences with number of persons aboard as my
>> kids
>>> are pining to bring as many friends as possible per trip.  They are as
>> much
>>> interested in anchoring and swimming as they are sailing.  I would love
>> to
>>> get some of your opinions.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Matt Wilson
>>> Hornblower II
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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