[Rhodes22-list] Maryland Marina Rhodes 22

[Mary Lou Troy]

Michael, I think we've seen the boat you are talking about. We used to eat 
lunch at the Wild Duck fairly often and usually followed that with a walk 
around the marina. Jim Harrison might know something about it as he has 
kept R22s at Maryland Marina for a couple of years. Maryland has always 
seemed like a nice place. We've known several people who have kept boats 
there at one time or another and never heard any complaints except for the 
noise from the planes taking off from Martin Airport. We used to sail out 
of Bowley's at the mouth of the Middle River. The powerboat chop there is 
something fierce but an R22 can handle it - you will get bounced around. 
It's still pretty choppy all the way out until you are clear of 
Hart-Miller. On the positive side we used to really enjoy anchoring in Sue 
Creek and there is a good anchorage by Rocky Point State Park. You would be 
joining the infamous (but fun) group of Middle River Rhodies: Jim Harrison 
on Recess, Russ & Shirley Miller and Will Barry on Bulldog and Don and 
Jeanne Clarke on Certainty.

Bowley's (at the mouth of the Middle River) is more expensive for slips and 
the boats rock a lot from the chop. It's a nice place though. We kept 
Fretless there for a couple of years and dry-sailed. They have a good ramp 
and a good secure back lot.

All the Rhodes 22s I have ever seen on trailers have been on trailers with 
bunks with the weight of the boat resting on the bunks. Not at all sure how 
they would do an trailer with rollers.

As far as the boat goes - if the water is in the cockpit, that is one 
thing. If the water is in the cabin you probably would have a real project 
on your hands.

Best of luck.

Mary Lou
1991  R22  Fretless
Swan Creek, MD / Ft. Washington, PA

At 07:46 AM 11/1/2002 -0500, you wrote:
>I'm going this weekend to look at a 1983 Rhodes 22 that is for sale at the
>Maryland Marina.  When I talked to the marina about the boat they said it's
>very dirty and has not been moved in several years.  Does anybody know the
>history of this boat? Not a good start when the dealer says he has to get
>the water out of her first. The price wasn't bad, but I am not really
>looking for a project boat.  It does not have a trailer so I wonder if I
>could use the same trailer I have for my ODay 22.  It is a roller trailer
>with a keel support.  I'm sure I'll have more questions after looking at the
>boat. Also does anyone have any info on this Baltimore marina?  They seemed
>very friendly over the phone.  How is the sailing around the Middle River
>area?  I'm going to need a new place to sail since the lake by my house is
>down 26 feet and all ramps and docks are closed.  Thanks in advance for the
>help.
>
>Mike DeWald
>
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