[Rhodes22-list] Strictly Sail
General Boats
wwrhodes@rhodes22.com
Tue, 04 Feb 2003 09:53:05 -0500
Ed let the cat out of the bag. Damn him. It is true. We are the only boat
builder building used boats.
stan/gbi
Kroposki wrote:
> All:
> I just wonder if Stan really has enough recyclable boats for all
> these wanabees and sitting on the cusp? Stan might have to make some
> more hulls and call them recycles. The only boats I've seen on the
> market recently are top dollar boats. I wish all these procrastinators
> well. I'll be sailing. _) _) _)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces@rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces@rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of George Stecyk
> Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 2:03 PM
> To: G & D Barrera; The Rhodes 22 mail list
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Strictly Sail
>
> ...Yes, we're on the cusp....but had a GREAT time at SS Chicago, and
> especially w/Rhodies.....super bunch of really nice people....almost
> makes
> me feel guilty if we don't buy an R22...
>
> George & Jan Stecyk
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "G & D Barrera" <dbarrera@attbi.com>
> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>; "Bob Minisi"
> <romin@csionline.net>
> Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 8:34 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Still Looking
>
> > Jay
> >
> > Good to meet you at SS in Chgo. along with seeing again the usual list
> of
> > suspects: Rik & Sandy, Ken & Jo, Ron & Becky, Dan & Julie, George &
> Jan
> (on
> > the cusp), Bruce Chisolm, and of course Elton (no rain, and rather
> mild
> for
> > January).
> > Seemed like the boat was always packed with lookers, and hopefully,
> > potential buyers. Glad you were there with Elton.
> >
> > Glen/Dorene
> > ChickieBabe
> > Burnham Harbor
> > Chicago, IL
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jay Friedland" <a.jayf@verizon.net>
> > To: "Bob Minisi" <romin@csionline.net>; "The Rhodes 22 mail list"
> > <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 7:24 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Still Looking
> >
> >
> > > Bob-
> > > Just back from Chicago Strictly Sail show.
> > >
> > > I'd be happy to trade some sailing time for your promised support
> of
> > > our Southern H.S. Sailing team (only minimum is req'd.). I'm (very)
> > > optimistically hoping to get my boat in the water in late Feb.-early
> > > March, if the bay thaws (how does salt water freeze?). It's still
> down
> > > at the factory with a few more upgrades and some bottom paint to go
> if
> > > the factory gets above 50 degrees.
> > >
> > > If the boat you're looking at is factory-painted most likely
> Awlcraft
> > > 2000 is the paint used, as mine is getting now. U.S. Paint has
> specific
> > > touchup procedures they recommend with this based on original hull
> > > color, some info on their website, some from reps experience. I've
> > > found it is a 3-4 year curing process and fine scratches can be
> > > repaired.
> > >
> > > The caution with the GBI furler is to check it for straightness as
> once
> > > bent, unbending becomes a real trick. Sighting it or rolling tube
> alone
> > > on a flat surface may be the only way of checking. The seats as you
> > > found in AC, are the prime perch in any sailing vessel. Whether
> anyone
> > > is using them with the straight rails, I don't know.
> > >
> > > Many used R22's in the area are pretty run-down, but we could take a
> > > look. A 1984 was just pulled out of Manahawkin (Arnold's Marine) by
> > > Elton that was an abandoned boat, and a few more are marginal. Let
> me
> > > know where and when. But it's been said before the Stan's takes the
> > > guesswork out of the buying process.
> > >
> > > As I always believe every sailor should have two boats, one to work
> on
> > > and one to sail, the IP would be the project boat. The R22 can be
> > > sailed virtually any time, anywhere (especially where no power boats
> > > would stray), under any wind conditions, and for as short a time as
> an
> > > hour from Causeway Marine (that's where you slipping it, right?).
> Try
> > > any of that with the IP and the channel to either of the inlets is a
> > > minimum of 1-2 hours to get to decent sailing grounds.
> > >
> > > Anyhow, call or e-mail offline, if you want? I have your Southern
> > > supporter sticker. Sorry about commercializing this, you know how it
> is.
> > > Regards,
> > > J
> > >
> > >
> > > On Sunday, February 2, 2003, at 04:15 PM, Bob Minisi wrote:
> > >
> > > > Yes. I met Jay at the AC Sailboat Show this year.
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Bill Effros" <bill@effros.com>
> > > > To: <kroposki@innova.net>; "The Rhodes 22 mail list"
> > > > <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
> > > > Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 1:31 PM
> > > > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Still Looking
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >> New Jersey, Long Beach Island, where Jay and Moses2U sail from.
> > > >>
> > > >> Bill Effros
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> ----- Original Message -----
> > > >> From: "Kroposki" <kroposki@innova.net>
> > > >> To: "'Bob Minisi'" <romin@csionline.net>; "'The Rhodes 22 mail
> list'"
> > > >> <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
> > > >> Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 8:58 PM
> > > >> Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Still Looking
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> Bob,
> > > >> Where is Manahawkin?
> > > >> Ed K
> > > >>
> > > >> -----Original Message-----
> > > >> From: rhodes22-list-bounces@rhodes22.org
> > > >> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces@rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Bob
> Minisi
> > > >> Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 7:44 PM
> > > >> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
> > > >> 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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