[Rhodes22-list] Thanks for the help!

[Michael Meltzer]

For what it worth, and trust me I pro-dog, if the idea is to take large dog on the boat you might find a problem with a 16 foot
boat, they have a problem that they do not know how to brace themselfs on a heel, they get banged around. My last dog Daisy(lab)
loved being with us, loved water, and being with us on the boat, but you could tell she was not happy with the boat. OTOH roony
loves the boat but is is much more "moveabe", and his is all on a 22 footer, You might want to check your dog on the boat sailing
before the dream has a problem.

MJM


----- Original Message -----
From: "Mimi Schlichter" <mimi@cape.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
Cc: <gary.lowe@tufts.edu>
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 2:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Thanks for the help!


> Hello everyone!
>
> Many thanks to so many of you who offered your assistance and words of sage
> advice last week when I began my quest for a boat that included a Rhodes 22.
>
> The short of it... we've decided not to purchase this particular boat
> (though I loved the email that said 'quit looking and just buy it!'!!!)  We
> were tempted, but decided not to for the following reasons. (and I'll also
> tell you what we've now decided to look for)
>
> 1)  I've heard it said that "there is no perfect boat - only the perfect
> boat for what you want to do".  What do I want to do?  Have something just a
> bit sturdier and drier than my Sunfish, that I can sail singlehandedly with
> ease, but that is more than just a daysailor... i.e. a small cabin.  But
> unlikely that we'd be doing overnight cruising... all I really need is a
> place to go potty/to the head out of sight of the world, and maybe take a
> nap while on anchor!  As a single mom with two large dogs (I'm not even
> going to venture into that dog discussion... I have my own strong feelings
> about what 'responsible dog ownership' looks like relative to beaches and
> leashes!)  the liklihood of getting away for overnights just isn't high...
> I'm happy to go out for a nice long day on the water, then come home and
> shower and sleep in the comfort of home!
>
> While I understand that the Rhodes is fairly simple for its size, it still
> seemed a bit more complicated than what I want to get into at this time ...
> particularly after reading many of your emails this past week about
> riggings, lightening, stove fires (!), etc. It's quite simply more boat than
> I need.
>
> 2)  This boat is old (1976) ... good bones, but in need of a whole bunch of
> sprucing up in the cabin.  Given the kid, dogs, man in my life, and home
> that I'm renovating... well, sum it up with "I don't need another project"!
> For someone looking for a fixer-upper, it would be wonderful.  But that's
> not me right now.
>
> 3)  There's a little bit of damage that we're not sure about in terms of
> what it would take to fix... a small gash in the point of the bow (docking
> incident?)... which doesn't look so bad on its own, but we noticed a little
> big of leakage up in the bow of the cabin... are they related?   Portholes
> also leak a little bit... another 'fixer upper' project.  Probably not a
> problem at all for someone handy with such things.
>
> 4)  We found what we think IS the perfect boat for our needs... just need to
> find a used one now.  Are any of you familiar with a Com-pac 16' or Com-pac
> 17' SunCat?  Simpler rigging, VERY sailable by one alone, easy on and off of
> trailer (I know the Rhodes is trailerable, but not so much for simple day in
> and outs of the water - we have no mooring for it right now - though on the
> list...but they are very hard to come by where we live.)  A small cabin with
> two simple bunks/berths... PERFECTION!  AND I think a bit more stable for
> Cape Cod wind and waters - particularly the cat-boat variety with its wider
> beam.  Anyone know of a good used one in my area for sale?
>
> So... now I take a bow and say 'ta-da'!  AND a huge thank you to all of you
> who offered advice... you obviously love your boats... and they are an
> impressive lot.  If any of you would like to comment on the above, please
> feel free, though I will likely exit myself from this list within the next
> 24 hours (WAY too many  emails coming in each day to deal with).    You are
> more than welcome to also write to me directly at mimi@cape.com
>
> Anybody out there know of someone who IS looking for a fixer-upper project?
> They're asking about $2000 I think... includes a fairly decent trailer, and
> a 5HP motor (Nissan),  that's only about 3 years old.  It's on trailer in
> Falmouth/Woods Hole area of Cape Cod.   Just came out of the water about 10
> days ago.  If interested or you want to know more, please contact Ellie at
> the following email address...  shavereb@aol.com
>
> MANY THANKS again to all of you for your input...
>
> And if anyone is interested... please check out my website... I do
> commission art/paintings...http://www.artworkbymimi.com
> I'm also in the process of becoming certified as a Reflexologist, so if
> you're in the area and would like a Reflexology session, please don't
> hesitate to call!!!
>
> Smooth sailing everyone!
>
> Mimi Schlichter
> 508-548-9096
>
>
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>
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>
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>
> Blessings of joy and peace to you!
>
> Mimi Schlichter
>
> 508-548-9096
>
>
>