[Rhodes22-list] advice sought

[Dennis J Sitler]

Hi Larry,
Just something to think about. Two years ago I bought a 1974 Rhodes and
trailer in Cape Cod for $3500. The boat had a 1999 8hp Nisson outboard, a 50
watt solar panel, radio, cheap inflatable, and the jib was only 1 year old.
The exterior was nice the interior was not real nice. The trailer was a dual
axle, galvanized, with four brand new trailer tires. I sailed the boat
before I purchased it and seemed ok. After getting it home I found that the
wood under the floor wasn't very good and the floatation that was suppose to
be in the bow wasn't. I removed everything from the hatchway to the bow and
replaced, but not quite to original layout. I just finished fixing the
center board and the rudder that was poorly fixed before and was coming
apart, and the list goes on. I am hoping to get in the water by mid June.
Make sure you check under everything you can get to, and how are you at
working on boats. Knowing what I do now I would have waited another six
months to year and bought either a rebuilt from Stan or a 1990 or newer.
Remember that no matter how much time or parts you put in a old boat it is
still a old boat, and working on a boat gets old real quick. If you have any
specific questions I will help you if I can.

Denny
1974 Rhodes 22 " Gossamer Wing"

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Abbott" <laabbott at cushing.org>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2003 9:11 AM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] advice sought


> Greetings, I am new to the list and seeking some advice.  I formerly owned
> a 19 ft. O'Day mariner and I'm looking to move up.  I'll be looking at a
> 1979 Rhodes 22 Continental sloop.  It has been sitting in the owner's yard
> under  a tarp for 3 years.  He inherited it and doesn't have much info. on
> it.  Before the 3 year storage he says it was all fine.  He did mention
> some soggy carpet (cockpit?).  Beyond that it supposed to be "all there"
> (rigging-wise, sails, etc.).  It has no trailer and is on stands.  So . .
> . what are the high points/weak points of this model?  What should I look
> for/look out for?  Short of getting a Uni-matic trailer can any
> properly-sized trailer be used?  The trailer would be used to get it home
> (100 miles) and then for seasonal use and winter storage.  Can the mast
> raising system be used on this model?  the motor lift?  The asking price
> is $4,700. with 9.9 motor but no trailer.  Any suggestions appreciated.
> Thanks, Larry Abbott; reply directly if you wish; laabbott at cushing.org
>
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