[Rhodes22-list] New to Rhodes

[Mark Kaynor]

Nell,

We spent a long time researching and trying out trailerable pocket cruisers
and reached the same conclusion as you - the Rhodes 22 is a fantastic
trailerable boat. There's not much I'd change. We've found that ours is
about perfect for our intended use. We love the pop top, the pop top
enclosure, the mast raising system, the furling main, the huge cockpit, the
shallow draft, etc., etc. I'm sure you know all the plusses.

We really enjoy sailing Raven - she's a bit like a cross between a keel boat
and a dinghy. I'd make her a bit more stiff, but I'm not sure how that could
be accomplished w/o trading off more than I'm willing to.

I don't think you'll find a better built, more forgiving trailerable boat in
it's price range. 'Course, you'd expect to her that here, wouldn't you <g>?

Mark Kaynor

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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Nell
Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 5:02 PM
To: Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] New to Rhodes

To All the Rhodes Owners Out There:
I am in the market for a new daysailer that will last me a very long time.
After studying all of the American-available trailerable choices, I seemed
to be drawn to the Rhodes 22.
So I drove to Edenton, NC and toured the plant and, of course, met Stan.
He provided this website to obtain owners' candid opinions.
Please, share.
I am about to put in an order for a new Rhodes22, after sailing Stan's off
Edenton next weekend.
What's good, what's improvable, and what else is there to know?
Thanks.
P.S. The plan is to spend my time in Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds, with
frequent trips to Okracoke sailing single-handedly.

nellwolfe
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