[Rhodes22-list] TSgt John M. Rohde & and used Rhodes 22's for sale

[Bill Effros]

I've owned both a MacGregor and an R-22 and enjoyed both of them.  The 
R-22 is a much better built boat, and you can immediately feel the 
difference.

You will be able to sneak out of your channel in the R-22 by keeping the 
rudder up and steering with the outboard.  If you use an electric motor 
for this purpose, it's like having a bow thruster on the stern--very 
maneuverable at low speeds and lots of fun.

You can't go as fast in a sailboat, but learning how to use the thing is 
a lot more fun.

Bill Effros



TN Rhodey wrote:
> Yes the R22 would meet your needs. You can launch and rig single 
> handed. Was the Mac one of the new motor.sailors (26x?) or one of the 
> older 26s or 26Ds? The older ones are better sailors because they were 
> not designed to motor at 25 MPH.
>
> Keep in mind draft specs don't usually include depth of rudder. I am 
> guessing n the all down position both rudders would hit at 2 feet but 
> you should be able to clear by raising a little. I know the new Macs 
> have very poor steerage with CB up. The r22 handles just fine. I would 
> guess in heavier rougher seas the R22 would have a much more 
> comfortable motion. The R22 rig is much stouter and more suited for 12 
> miles off shore than a Mac.
>
>
> Good luck!
>
> Wally
>
>
>> From: "TSgt John Rohde" <john.rohde at rs.af.mil>
>> 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] TSgt John M. Rohde & and used Rhodes 
>> 22's for sale
>> Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 13:15:12 -0500
>>
>> Thanks for the response.  I test sailed a MacGregor swing-keel 26 
>> last week.
>> First time in a sailboat, and I loved the experience. I have been a
>> powerboater for years both in freshwater lakes, rivers, and the gulf of
>> Mexico. I want to purchase a sailboat that I can take in both shallow 
>> and
>> deep water and trailer and handle by myself.
>>    I presently have a house on a channel that leads to Lake 
>> Pontchartrain
>> just outside New Orleans. My channel gets very shallow (it is 2 feet 
>> deep at
>> low tide, 3 feet or so at high tide).  I plan on buying a sailboat 
>> that will
>> allow me to sneak over that shallow water, and also handle an occasional
>> cruise out to the closer barrier islands in the Gulf of Mexico (10 to 12
>> miles out).  I also need to be able to trailer the boat easily and be 
>> able
>> to single handedly launch and raise the mast if necessary.
>>   Would the keel/centerboard be safe on my short island trips, ( the 
>> waves
>> can kick up pretty quick and it can get quite rough very fast). Is it
>> possible to raise and lower the mast and rigging alone, or would I 
>> need at
>> least 1 crew member?
>>
>> TSgt John M. Rohde
>> Jackson Meps MLS
>> Bring It!
>> 601-969-1309 W#
>> 601-969-0127 Fax
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
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>> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Tootle
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>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] TSgt John M. Rohde & and used Rhodes 22's 
>> for sale
>>
>>
>> John:
>>
>> Welcome to the Rhodes 22 list.  You have told us some important 
>> information.
>>
>> However, at any given time there are not many Rhodes 22's for sale.  
>> Have
>> you contacted Comodore Spitzer at:
>>
>> http://www.rhodes22.com ?
>>
>> Why have you chosen to look for a Rhodes 22?
>>
>> Feel free to post any questions to this email list.
>>
>> Ed K
>> Greenville, SC, USA
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