[Rhodes22-list] Please tell me about your boat

[Saroj Gilbert]

You can find most of what you want at the owners site.... 
http://www.rhodes22.org/  Why don't you read through all the material there 
and then see what questions you still have?  I don't have IMF so I don't 
"miss" having it... its convenient, but you do lose something at the same 
time.  I'm not sure you can install a boom vang on an IMF and the sail shape 
is necessarily flat.

I do have a furled head sail (CDI) which for me is essential.  My head sail 
is a 135 genoa which I find quite adequate, but the Rhodes22 can carry up to 
a 175.  The head is another option to consider... I like to KISS so after my 
portapotti broke, I decided to simply use a 5-gallon bucket with bags and a 
toilet seat... no moving parts... nothing to pump out.

As you probably know by now, these boats were designed specifically for LIS. 
It is an exceptionally hardy boat perfectly suited for that environment in a 
small package with a shallow draught.

Good luck!

Saroj
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Evans" <ricke555 at yahoo.com>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 9:42 PM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Please tell me about your boat


>I have been monitoring the list for a few months now
> and an unfortunate turn of events may become fortunate
> as I will need to purchase another boat (hopefully a
> rhodes 22).
>
> My boat was demasted at my mooring, in what seems to
> be unbelievable to me.
>
> Anyway I would like you to please tell me what you
> like most about your boat and if you dare what you
> dislike.
>
> I have been sailing for years and crew on a sonar
> every week during the season in the LIS.
> I want the convenience of IMF and roller furling but
> would like to hear your views on pointing boat
> handling, sailing characteristics etc.
>
> I am headed to Annapolis this weekend to take a test
> sail. So I figure some opinions would help me look for
> positives and/or negatives during the test.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Thanks
> Rick
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