[Rhodes22-list] OUR Rhodes

Tue Aug 2 17:43:24 EDT 2005

I use stackable plastic shelves with an upturned front which helps to hold 
things in place... 3 of them stacked fit nicely under the counter.

If anyone knows of a source for the Coleman ice box shelves and ice holder, 
I'd like to know.

Saroj

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Weber" <ruba1811 at hotmail.com>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 10:35 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] OUR Rhodes

> Julia, I always wanted some shelves or cubbies under the counter to hold 
> my stuff.  I currently have a big rubbermaid tub with everything dumped in 
> it.  Whatever you come up with keep the materials light, plastic is your 
> best bet if you can find something that will work.  Bob Weber
>
>>From: Julia Guzman <trpclwife at yahoo.com>
>>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] OUR Rhodes
>>Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2005 21:57:24 -0700 (PDT)
>>
>>I am Luis' wife. Paradise - our Rhodes Continental -
>>is just what I needed to become fully addicted to
>>sailing. It has always been a dream of mine, and at
>>this point I am happier on the water than almost
>>anywhere else. When we entered the first regatta I
>>scorned all that competitive stuff. During the last
>>one, I was extremely thrilled when we passed another
>>boat. I can't wait to take first place.
>>
>>Luis has put in many hours on the functionality of
>>Paradise and done a lot of research. He's also been
>>lucky enough to get the help of a great group of
>>friends from the neighborhood club. Even though I
>>sometimes call it an obsession, I know he's done a
>>great job and I am proud of his handy work.
>>
>>Now it's my turn - I spent my Sunday afternoon working
>>on the interior, as that is my end of the project. And
>>talking to the other Rhodes owner in the slip next to
>>ours. Paradise does need work, but it's fun! I'll be
>>sure and take plenty of pictures as I come up with my
>>own ways to "improvise," as Stan puts it.
>>
>>Anyway, I get a lot out of reading the tips and tricks
>>from other owners, and also from the pictures.
>>Anything regarding "improvised" interiors will be
>>welcomed information.
>>
>>Like my husband said - it does take a lot of
>>motivation. But, it sure is worth it!
>>
>>~ Julia Guzman
>>
>>--- Luis Guzman <trpclman at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>> > Peter,
>> >
>> > I have a slip at the Bayshore Gardens' Marina.
>> >
>> > I am aware of the Sarasota Sailing Squadron as I
>> > have friends who keep their boats there.
>> >
>> > I have a pretty good deal on a slip ( less that
>> > $500/year) that is very close to my home and has dry
>> > docks for working on the boat.
>> >
>> > The neighborhood's Yacht Club is always organizing
>> > all kind of events including regattas and overnight
>> > trips.
>> >
>> > We started participating in the regattas and after a
>> > couple of tries (We had technical difficulties and
>> > had to drop out 2 times), we were given a generous
>> > PHRF of 399.  We placed fourth in the last regatta
>> > and we were 4 minutes behind the first place boat.
>> > Later we found out that we had been 7 minutes late
>> > to cross the starting line.
>> >
>> > We'll do a lot better next time.
>> >
>> > I agree 100% percent with you. Restoring a boat
>> > requires a lot of motivation.
>> >
>> > Peter Thorn <pthorn at nc.rr.com> wrote:
>> > Luis,
>> >
>> > Nice pictures! The picture of your boat going to
>> > windward on a loose reach
>> > is very similar to a 25 year old photo I have of my
>> > father sailing his
>> > Rhodes Continental. His boat even had the same bow
>> > mounted port light.
>> >
>> > For the last 20 years of his life, Sarasota Bay was
>> > his sailing waters.
>> > It's a great place to sail and we sailed out the
>> > pass (FL word for inlet)
>> > and around the island many times. If you don't
>> > already keep your boat at
>> > the Sarasota Sailing Squadron, perhaps you would
>> > want to check it out. It's
>> > subsidized by the city, so the fees are reasonable
>> > and it's a great club.
>> > >From the SSS, my father met old men like himself
>> > and organized sailing trips
>> > to the Everglades and back, a distance of 500 miles
>> > by water.
>> >
>> > For the record, it is my belief that motivation
>> > trumps experience when it
>> > comes to fixer-upper boats. The people on this list,
>> > as Stan says, are
>> > pretty smart. Many can learn how. If one wants to
>> > find out how to fix up
>> > an old boat, there is plenty of info and help
>> > available here, the R22 FAQ
>> > site, the archives and the www in general. It's only
>> > when the motivation
>> > wanes that a project boat slows.
>> >
>> > In my case, I gave up on my project boat when I
>> > realized it was cheaper to
>> > buy Raven than to fix up Phoenix to the level of
>> > Raven. But not all older
>> > boats need to be fully renovated to give years of
>> > joy and sailing pleasure
>> > to their owners. I expect sooner or later I will
>> > enjoy putting Phoenix
>> > together again. After, even working on a boat is
>> > still "messing around".
>> >
>> > Kudos to you for getting out on the water in one
>> > season.
>> >
>> > PT
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: "Luis Guzman"
>> > To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list"
>> > Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 7:02 AM
>> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] boat full of water,
>> > please help
>> >
>> >
>> > > Alan,
>> > >
>> > > I own a 1975 Rhodes Continental. This has been a
>> > project boat that needed
>> > some repair.
>> > >
>> > > I did not know anything about boat repairs when I
>> > took on the project, but
>> > with help from the the list and other experienced
>> > sailors I have gotten it
>> > to the point that I can sail it. I still need to do
>> > some work on the cabin,
>> > but that can wait for now.
>> > >
>> > > I had to build a new rudder head, put a new tiller
>> > (it was missing),
>> > install a new centerboard (it was also missing),
>> > replace the stays, fix
>> > leaky ports, replace both winches, and give it a
>> > bottom job (I paid somebody
>> > else to do this).
>> > >
>> > > If you are a little bit handy and are willing to
>> > learn, you can fix your
>> > Rhodes.
>> > >
>> > > Enclosed are pictures of my Rhodes taken last
>> > Saturday on the Sarasota
>> > Bay.
>> > >
>> > > I'm the one sitting on the starboard side, my wife
>> > Julia is in the
>> > background, and my 12 year old is the one fishing
>> > from the stern.
>> > >
>> > > Luis Guzman
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Bill Effros wrote:
>> > > Alan,
>> > >
>> > > The posts you are getting from the most
>> > experienced members of this list
>> > > are trying to tell you that you are way out of
>> > your depth on this project.
>> > >
>> > > You will not be on the water by your projected
>> > date.
>> > >
>> > > The project will cost you far more than you
>> > anticipate.
>> > >
>> > > The boat will not sail properly.
>> > >
>> > > >From many of your questions, it would appear
>> > there will be profound
>> > > safety issues.
>> > >
>> > > I would join the voices of those who recommend
>> > spending $250 on a used
>> > > Sunfish and getting out on the water next week.
>> > Sailing a Sunfish is
>> > > much more fun than rebuilding a Rhodes. In fact,
>> > Sailing a Sunfish can
>> > > be more fun than Sailing a Rhodes if you've never
>> > done either one before.
>> > >
>> > > If you have your heart set on owning a Rhodes (and
>> > I gather the choice
>> > > was merely an opportunistic fluke) then buy one of
>> > the sailing used
>> > > ones. Someone offered a $5,000 boat that looked
>> > like a great deal for
>> > > someone like you. Borrow the money. Spend the same
>> > amount of time
>> > > working in a Burger King as you would have to
>> > spend working on your
>> > > Rhodes to pay off your loan. Start sailing next
>> > weekend. If you decide
>> > > you want to punt, you will be able to sell the
>> > Rhodes for virtually the
>> > > same amount you paid for it.
>> > >
>> > > This is the same advice given by Michael, Ed, and
>> > others. Many of the
>> > > people supporting your efforts have vastly more
>> > experience than you. It
>> > > is taking all of them longer, and costing them
>> > more money than they had
>> > > anticipated.
>> > >
>> > > Bill Effros
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > sugargroveumc at bright.net wrote:
>> > >
>> > > >Micheal ,
>> > > >I do not think that youare bad guy for stating
>> > your opinion.
>> > > >The previous owner assures me that ll of the
>> > hardware is there ant seems
>> > to be in good shape. My friend, who is decent
>> > sailor, asures me that
>> > everything is there and that the work is 90 percent
>> > cosmetic. So we will see
>> > what we will see.
>> > > >Alan
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> >
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