[Rhodes22-list] Seeking advices on accesories for 1983 Rhodes 22

[kenny vu]

Seeking advices to install the following on my newly acquired '83 Rhodes 22

-Bimini Top or Boom Room
-Solar Panel
-Skipper Swivel Chairs
-Propane Burner/portable Coleman camping type gas cooktop
-Fishing Rod holder
-110V hookup
-Flush toilet vs pump-out connection.

Here's the details:
-Mostly for weekender use. Can trailer up after use. Currently have a porta 
potty. No problem putting chemical in it, and dumping it out in toilet after 
use, but thought a pump out might be convenient for longer trip/visit to 
other marinas. Is pump-out necessary when visiting marinas, i.e. can't take 
porta potty out and dump ?
-Definitely want at least a bimini top to keep the sun out. Boom Room seems 
to be an overkill, especially if it costs an arm and a leg, and inconvenient 
to set-up/tear down, and can't be use as a sun screen during the day & while 
sailing
-Can get 110V from the house when trailer up, and if the only good use is 
for charging the battery, then 100V hookup/distribution/installation/cost do 
not seem warranted

General advices would like to get:

-pros & cons, Dimensions/cost/ease of installation. A bimini from the 
manufacturer costs ~$500. Need dimensions to check out if available on eBay.
-Usefullness of Solar Panel: is 10W enough to run radio/navigational 
equipment/Laptop  directly, or it is mostly good for charging the battery, 
which can be (?) used for powering those ? Are solar panels reliable, 
durable ?

Please respond to kv1at57 at hotmail.com or retkv at msn.com

Many thanks

Kenny Vu

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