[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes 22

[Jay Friedland]

Al- I really should respond with a few more specifics on Bob Weber's 
lead. Lower Barnegat Bay is blessed with constant winds (mostly 
thermals), averaging 15-18 kts., and cursed with thin water, average 
2-3 feet. Most choices here are traditional catboats, with wide beams, 
limited pointing, and not particularly dry cockpits. Besides being able 
to sail up to 15 kt. with 20" draw (keel only), the R22 can reef as 
needed for virtually any condition, including our occasional squalls.

The IMF alone is worth the price of admission to sailing, as rigging is 
in only a minute or two (you'll see). So more time is spent sailing 
under a wider variety of conditions than any other boat. I typically 
take the boat out 2, 3, or 4 times a day, sometimes only for an hour or 
2.

The other benefit in our sometimes crowded waters is you can sail where 
few other boats- power or sail-can. It also very sturdy offshore-three 
R22 owners took "Wanderlust" around LBI last year, entering Little Egg 
Inlet as the heavens opened with a thunderstorm, 35+ kt. winds, 
horizontal lightning, and the pictures to prove it. The Rhodes with the 
9.9 Yamaha handled it well.

For occasional accommodations, the boom room is something to question 
others on. Otherwise, I look forward to your call.
Jay

On Aug 10, 2004, at 8:25 PM, Bob Weber wrote:

> Al, Here is my most honest answers.  We get these inquiries all the 
> time and I havent responded to one in a while.
>
> 1. Is this the right boat for the type of sailing I would like to do 
> and the for
> the area in which I plan to sail in?
> The Rhodes is a great shallow water boat.  I sail on Carlyle in IL. 
> and it is shallow.  I know where the shoals are but always seem to cut 
> it too close.  Oh well, I just bump along - The advantage of a 
> unweighted centerboard.  We have 30 - 35 foot boats on that little mud 
> pond and I am always amazed when I sail with them that most of their 
> energy is spent wondering about the shoals and how to avoid them the 
> best.  Now I do get envious when I have more than just my wife spend 
> the night.  Boy to have a bearth with a door & AC.  But I never envy 
> them when they are spending time working and not sailing.  Not to 
> mention the cost increase - it becomes expontial for each extra foot.
>
> 2. Can the cabin accommodate 4 adults and a child or two comfortably 
> for a
> weekend or does it get claustrophobic?
> In my mind the answer is NO.  I have tried it 3 times now with family 
> (you will never have friends that are that close) and although I slept 
> great and did not feel too cramped not one of them will accept another 
> invite.  The other 2 choices are better in that respect but trust me 
> the extra 2 feet won't make that much differnce.  To really make it 
> possible, we are back to the 30 footers again.  I would have no 
> problem with mom, dad, and a couple kids.  I have slept 6 on board 
> before and thought it was confortable but the other 5 may disagree.
>
>
> 3. Is the boat easy to set-up, launch, sail and remove single handed?
> Yes, YES, Definately Yes.  Single handing is most of my sailing (see 
> above) and it is not only easy but I race single handed with very 
> little penatly.  I bring rail meat when the wind is up but still do 
> most of the work myself.
>
> Hope it helps.
>
> Bob Weber
> S/V Ruba
> Odyssey Sailing School
> www.OdysseySailing.com
>
>
>
>> From: albert caiola <albert_caiola at yahoo.com>
>> Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
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>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes 22
>> Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 08:05:02 -0700 (PDT)
>>
>> Hello,
>> I have been seriously considering the purchase of my first sailboat.  
>> After some intense research I narrowed the choice down to two boats, 
>> the Catalina 250 Water Ballast and the Macgregor 26M also a Water 
>> ballast boat.  I thought my search was over until I found the Rhodes 
>> 22 website.  This boat seems to have it all.
>>
>> I live in coastal New Jersey and plan to sail along the coast and in 
>> a number of surrounding bays, shallow rivers and estuaries.  I also 
>> plan to trailer the boat to other locations and keep it in my 
>> driveway when not in use, ( there is a public boat launch less than 
>> 1/2 mile away).
>>
>> I have a few questions that I hope someone will be able to shed light 
>> on,
>>
>> 1. Is this the right boat for the type of sailing I would like to do 
>> and the for the area in which I plan to sail in?
>>
>> 2. Can the cabin accommodate 4 adults and a child or two comfortably 
>> for a weekend or does it get claustrophobic?
>>
>> 3. Is the boat easy to set-up, launch, sail and remove single handed?
>>
>> Your feedback would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Al from NJ
>>
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