[Rhodes22-list] Help before I settle for the Chrysler 22 !

[Steve Alm]

Ashley,

There are four Rhodes22's listed for sale here.  They're all more than $4000
but worth a look anyway.  http://www.ablboats.com/resultss3.asp

I found my boat by submitting my wishes on an internet boat search site.  I
can't remember the name of the site, but you plug in what you want and they
e-mail you when one comes up.  I put in Rhodes 22--any year, any price.  It
took about two months.  The first one was for sale in California and since I
live in Minnesota, I passed on it.  The next one was on the east coast and I
passed again.  The third was in Racine, WI and that's striking distance from
Minneapolis so we went over and had a look.  We bought it and trailered it
home.

These boats aren't THAT rare--they're out there.  Maybe I just got lucky but
if you really want a Rhodes, and have a little patience, I'm sure you can
find one.

Slim

On 5/12/04 11:31 PM, "Ashley Gates" <alumicarus at yahoo.com> wrote:

> To all,
> again thankyou for your input
> 
> Jeff, I tried to access this site http://www.chryslersailing.org.  it does not
> work.
> Although i have found the yahoo user group for Chrysler 22's
> 
> As for trailering to (or from) Chicago..(chuckle how funny i just grabbed
> Chicago out of the air.. who knew..?)
> 
> I suppose at this point i might travel to Chicago.. My trailer anyway could
> make it.. Don't know about my 88 Chev blazer w/200+K Miles tho..
> 
> My price range.. well lets put it this way, I am going to check out the
> recycled boats, but i
> am going to guess they are way out of my price range..
> 
> I can get a 75' Chrysler 22 for $2500 to $3000 Has sails, inside and out
> totally refurbished, all chrome re-done, curtains, cushions, top paint, all
> fiberglass and gelcoat repairs are really nice.. Woodwork is great..
> Owner is REALLY meticulous.. Really nice boat - But it will never have
> features of Rhodes, like a galley, or light swing keel (need a winch to pull
> it up)
> 
> The only Rhodes 22 i know of in connecticut or anywhere I can probably get for
> $1800
> it is year 76'.
> The more i read on and look at boats i realize it is really beat.  The sails
> are ripped, the motor mount has cracked the transom, the molding inside is all
> off, wiring is all overthe place hap-hazardly. Wiring is not hidden at all,
> Holes just  drilled everywhere with wires hanging out, All the wood inside
> doesn't quite line up with anything, Seat cushions and vberth are a mess.. all
> the fittings are loose, The wood is cracked and often custom made (and poorly)
> You get the idea..  THe owner just did a half hazard job at anything...
> 
> Both Boats are NO trailer, No Motor (which is fine because i have both)
> 
> The max I can spend is $4000
> 
> Anyone have any ideas..?
> 
> Considering that the Rhodes 22 sounds more and more rare, (especially for my
> price range) I am kind of leaning towards the chrysler.
> 
> Help appreciated
> Ashley
> 
> 
> 
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