[Rhodes22-list] Seaward 26RK

[Michael Meltzer]

I hear you, but they a maintain pig. that is one place I would simplify, you also loose the feedback about the boat trim.

MJM

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "William P. Barry, III" <wp.barry at att.net>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 4:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Seaward 26RK


> 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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