[Rhodes22-list] Seaward 26RK

[Steve]

Michael
Is there anything that can be done to the traveler &
mainsheet.  I have been on boats with it in that
location.  Would have been better for then to went
mid-boom attachment with the traveler on the cabin
top.  Thats location is going to be a pain.
Steve


--- Michael Meltzer <mjm at michaelmeltzer.com> wrote:
> 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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