[Rhodes22-list] newbie request for advice!

[Chris Geankoplis]

Lou,
        I bought an '84 in Baltimore that had been out of the water for a
couple of years.  I knew there would be water in it.  I was wrong, it was
18" of Ice, being January.  Look for the inevitable High-water mark inside
the cabin.  If you find that there is water damage, some bulkheads may be
salvageable but the galley and cabin sole will not be.  Count on about $1000
for materials if you do the work yourself to rebuild the inside to an OK
level.   If you are in a cold area prone to freezing check the fiberglass
over the ballast.  Check all wiring.  If possible get a ultrasound moisture
meter to check all cored deck and cabin areas. (or have a surveyor do it)
Unfurl the sails (drop the mast if necessary) and physically examine all the
sails.  No doubt all the running rigging will need replacing.  If there is
an engine have a mechanic look at it.  I made an initial counter to the
asking price of $5700 for an '84 with IMF (a retro fit), and a new Yamaha
electric start 6hp motor (less than 5 hrs on it) subject to the Surveyor's
report and my personal inspection.  In the end I purchased the boat for
$2500.  I would urge you to use a surveyor it isn't that expensive and you
will know what you are getting.

Chris G.
S/V Passion
-----Original Message-----
From: Lou Rosenberg <lsr3 at MAIL.nyu.edu>
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Date: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 1:05 PM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] newbie request for advice!


>I am scheduled to view a Rhodes 22 that is for sale and has been out
>of the water for years.
>  The R22 is on a trailer in the back of a boat yd.
>  Can anyone advise on things I can look for on the hull or deck to
>tip me off  NOT to waste my efforts on reconditioning this boat?  I
>will be taking digital pics of suspicious cracks and patches if any.
>  I look to the experienced folk on this list to advise of any ways to
>hide keel or centerboard damage that might be hidden due to the
>trailer.
>   thanks in advance
>   Lou  Rosenberg
>
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