[Rhodes22-list] Is there a Rhodes 22 in northern Ohio that we cansee?

[Dan Bodnar]

Hi Karen,
You've already received several endorsements of the great accommodations; I
thought I'd comment on sailing on Lake Erie with a Rhodes.
I sail on Erie out of a marina near Gibraltar Mi.  The area is in the
shelter of the mouth of the Detroit River, but it is also at the "end" of
the lake so we experience some good swells and sometimes confused seas with
lake water heading west, and river water going south.
Many of my day sail guests comment on how the boat feels much larger (read
safer, drier) than a 22 ft.  A Rhodes is great on Erie. She is only a 22
footer, so your own skill and bravery have to be taken into account when the
weather is chancy. I generally sail with family and I'm not into challenging
the weather gods. Besides, the boat sails better upright. We only "wet the
rails" when it is all guys (adult/near adult)and that isn't often, however
we've had ours out a couple of times in some brisk late September winds,
with waves (rollers) coming from the east, and although it was a wetter than
usual ride, it was also a confident one. 

Dan Bodnar
SV QOL,
'92 Rhodes 22


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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Karen Johnson
Sent: Friday, August 13, 2004 6:29 PM
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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Is there a Rhodes 22 in northern Ohio that we
cansee?

Hi.  My name is Karen Johnson and I am from Grafton, OH (Lorain
County)--west side of Cleveland.  My husband and I currently have a 1998
Potter 19 and want to upgrade to a larger boat for more extended cruising.
We love to trailer sail and I have been looking at the Rhodes 22 website as
well as Seawards.  We found a Rhodes for sale, but it is really far away and
would like to actually see a Rhodes 22 in person before we pursue buying
something we have never seen.  Is there anyone out there that is fairly
nearby who would be willing to show us their boat?  We are looking for
something not only with a larger cockpit, but a larger interior for more
comfort.  Any input on the interior comfort of a Rhodes and how a Rhodes
handles in Great Lake sailing would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Karen Johnson
ladyofthelake22 at comcast.net
Grafton, OH
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