[Rhodes22-list] Still Looking

[Bob Minisi]

Thanks Ron
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ronald Lipton" <lipton@sprynet.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 2:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Still Looking


> Bob,
>
>    The "tube" roller furling is by GBI.  I have it on my boat and have
> not had any problems with the furler.  It is simple and seems to be
> pretty bulletproof.  The disadvantage is that you have to lower the
> mast to change headsails.  Not a problem if you only own one.
>
> Ron
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bill Effros" <bill@effros.com>
> To: "Bob Minisi" <romin@csionline.net>; "The Rhodes 22 mail list"
> <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 1:13 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Still Looking
>
>
> > Bob,
> >
> > There are Island Packet owners on the list.  The Island Packet is very
> > different from the Rhodes, and more suitable if you plan to sail
primarily
> > on the ocean side of LBI.  The Rhodes is probably better if you want to
> sail
> > in the bay.  The Island Packet is too heavy for even full size pickup
> > trucks, and too wide to trailer without permits.
> >
> > I can't speak to the paint issue, I'm sure others will.
> >
> > Any recycled Rhodes is potentially a good deal.  How much?
> >
> > The lack of swivel seats would be a deal breaker for me.  There is
nothing
> > that is more used on my boat.  I have overheard people on boats costing
10
> > times the price of the Rhodes say to each other "Boy, I wish we had
seats
> > like that..."  The problem is, it's not that easy.
> >
> > The seats work best if the rail bumps out around the spot where you sit.
> If
> > the seats are not factory installed, you've got to make, or buy from
Stan
> > and have installed, the custom stern railing.  This will turn a good
deal
> > into a not so good deal.
> >
> > I would go for the July recycled boat with the knowledge that Stan
> probably
> > won't be able to make the promised delivery date, but that you will get
a
> > far far better boat than you can get any other way.   There are several
> > R-22s on LBI, and many people who will probably be happy to teach you
the
> > ropes while you're waiting.
> >
> > Depending on the price of the recycled boat, I might consider buying it
> and
> > using it until my own boat was ready, and selling it or trading it in to
> > Stan when a boat was built to my exact specifications.
> >
> > I have always thought there could be a very good business and a pleasant
> > life style in renting Rhodes sailboats on LBI in the Summer, and then
> towing
> > them down to Biscayne Bay for the winter and doing the same thing.
> >
> > Bill Effros
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Bob Minisi" <romin@csionline.net>
> > To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 7:44 PM
> > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Still Looking
> >
> >
> >
> > Hello,
> > I looked at 2 boats today, a 1990 Rhodes 22 and a 1982 Island Packet 26.
> > I need some help please.
> >
> > Stan suggested a July delivery for a recycled from him so I'm looking at
> > what's out there.
> >
> > The Rhodes was purchased as a recycled from General Boats 3 years ago
and
> is
> > in great condition except for some scratches on the painted blue hull.
> >
> >             Is getting this repainted going to be a problem?
> >             Will the color match when repaired?
> >
> > The roller furler has the aluminum tube.  Is this the old style and can
I
> > expect problems with this?  The owner wasn't sure of the brand and I
> > couldn't see any name on the unit.
> >
> > If I add a bimini and swivel seats the boat will have all I need at the
> > moment.  What is involved with the seat installation or should I have a
> shop
> > do the install?
> >
> > And... any opinions on the Island Packet?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Bob in Manahawkin
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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