[Rhodes22-list] Seaward 26RK

[William P. Barry, III]

One reason we would go with the wheel on the 26 or next size up is
simplicity of being able to tell someone who doesn't know much about boats
how to steer left and right. With the wheel it works just like a car, while
the tiller tends to confuse them.
    Will Barry
    wp.barry at att.net

----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Quinn" <rjquinn at bellsouth.net>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 10:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Seaward 26RK


> MJM:  Tough question.  The first thing I looked at and wondered about were
> the size of the sheets - they seemed a bit skinny for my liking -
obviously
> a very minor point.
>
> Sails were adequate for the job.
>
> Winches did what was needed to be done.
>
> I like the tiller for smaller boats like the 26RK.  She was very
responsive
> and "I believe" a wheel is over kill in this size range.  The outboard was
a
> short shaft - (8hp I believe) but pushed the boat in the channel with no
> problems.  As a "minimalist" who likes simplicity, I think that I would go
> with the tiller and outboard arrangement.
>
> Others I know prefer the diesel and the wheel.  My friend has the 25 with
> the wheel and diesel and loves it.  Could be I have spent so much time (40
> years) in small sail boats, that I just like the feel of a tiller.  When
we
> "bareboat" on 35' and larger (the last nine years), I like the wheel and
the
> diesel.
>
> The advantage of the 18hp diesel on the 26RK is that you can get hot water
> if you are prone to want to do some cruising and spend a few days aboard.
> The boat definitely has a "big boat" feel so I believe that one would be
> happy with the diesel and the wheel if they were to select those options.
>
> I'll be spending a few days on the boat in Chicago this next week.  Let me
> look her over again and see if I see things that "I would" prefer.
>
> Bob
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Meltzer" <mjm at michaelmeltzer.com>
> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 8:33 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Seaward 26RK
>
>
> > Now the 64$ question, what would you subject or change in her deck
> hardware or sailplan if you where buying her after sailing
> > her?????
> >
> > MJM
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Robert Quinn" <rjquinn at bellsouth.net>
> > To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Friday, January 23, 2004 8:46 PM
> > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Seaward 26RK
> >
> >
> > > MJM:  She had a good solid feel.  I believe I would be comfortable
> aboard
> > > her in most conditions.  She was very responsive, kicked up her heels
> and
> > > moved out smartly with the breezes.  You can play all day with
bringing
> up
> > > the retractable keel and raising the rudder to stay in very skinny
water
> > > while maintaining great control.
> > >
> > > The mast height is 33'.  She looks very nice and is dressed to sail
and
> > > party.  I really like her. I had been through the factory a couple of
> times
> > > in the past as Hake Yachts is located right here in Stuart.  The
factory
> is
> > > well laid out and the staff were very amicable, helpful and
> knowledgeable.
> > >
> > > Bob on the "NoKaOi"
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Michael Meltzer" <mjm at michaelmeltzer.com>
> > > To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > > Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 11:39 PM
> > > Subject: Re: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Boat for sale
> > >
> > >
> > > > Good to here about someone sailed it, I betting the boat was very
> stiff,
> > > what do you think.
> > > >
> > > > MJM
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