[Rhodes22-list] What to do...what to do?

[TN Rhodey]

Mike, Yeah I used my Blazer as daily driver and tow vehicle for the last 5 
years. I could see going that route again. Maybe this list can keep me from 
spending a bunch of money on new boat. :-)

Wally


>From: "Michael D. Weisner" <mweisner at ebsmed.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] What to do...what to do?
>Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 14:09:42 -0400
>
>Wally,
>
>Option 2 or Option 3, I would think.  Option 3 for least outlay of cash,
>although the situation will not improve over time.
>
>If Option 3, consider this solution.  I also tow infrequently (we moor the
>R22 in the Nissequogue River) but when I do, I like to feel safe and "in
>control".  Last year I sold my '91 Isuzu Amigo 4WD 4-cyl on eBay and bought
>an '05 Nissan Xterra 4WD w/4L V6.  I am not sorry.  I highly recommend the
>vehicle for towing (up to 5500 lbs) without any worries.  Gas mileage is
>good for class of SUV (18 mpg around town and 22 on highway, when not
>towing).  Lots of power and 6-speed stick (automatic is also available).
>Very stable in all weather and conditions.  It is now my "only" vehicle
>instead of my "other" vehicle.
>
>Mike
>s/v Shanghai'd Summer
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "TN Rhodey" <tnrhodey at hotmail.com>
>To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 1:48 PM
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] What to do...what to do?
>
>
> > About a month ago the transmission on my 94 S10 Blazer started acting 
>up.
>I
> > purchased the vehicle used in 97 and it has about 230K miles. The
> > transmission was rebuilt 100K or so miles ago and it was getting ready 
>to
> > go. I also needed new tires, brakes (with rotors), AC work (at worse
>vacuum
> > leak, maybe compressor). After I got all of that fixed i would still 
>have
>a
> > motor with 230K miles. All in all way more than I wanted to spend on my
>old
> > truck.
> >
> > So I traded in and I am now driving a 2005 , 2 Door 5 speed Civic Ex. 
>This
> > is my third Honda and second Civic. What a great little car! I am 
>getting
> > about 37 MPG in town running AC. I am used to driving my old Blazer or
>even
> > older 84 Mitsubishi Pickup.  The Civic is fun to drive and quite peppy. 
>I
>am
> > saving about $130 a month in gas! So far so good.
> >
> > Now I have to make a decision about tow vehicle replacement. My beater
> > pickup is a 4 banger and in no way capable of safely towing my R22. It 
>can
> > tow my Bantam just fine. So decisions time...
> >
> > Option 1...instead of buying tow vehicle I could sell my R22 and 
>purchase
>a
> > sailboat in the 28 - 30 foot range. I already pay slip fees year round 
>and
> > it is $35 more monthly for larger slip. I realize haulout, bottom jobs,
> > sails and so on are all more exspensive. We are not towing the R22 at 
>all
> > now. If I get the urge for new horizons we have free unlimited (other 
>than
> > time) access to my Uncle's 35 foot Pearson in Cocoa FL.  We cruised up 
>the
> > SE coast last summer and are just lacking time to put together next
>cruise.
> > Most likely destinations are Bahamas or the Keys. Of course if my Uncle
>ever
> > decides to sell his Pearson this option goes away.
> >
> > Option 2 ..Keep my R22, sell my 84 pickup, take my time and look for a
>good
> > used truck for projects and towing. As gas and the cost of maintaining
> > dedicated tow vehicle keep going up this option is becoming less
>attractive.
> >
> > Option 3 (most likely)..Keep my R22, keep my 84 pickup and don't 
>purchase
> > replacement tow vehicle. Use the money I save to get R22 painted, new
> > breaker box, purchase all new cabin cushions and sails. Borrow or rent
> > pickup for local haul out.
> >
> > When I first purchased the R22 I was thinking I would tow more often. 
>What
>I
> > found is my local waters are so nice that we really haven't had the 
>desire
> > to tow. The R22 has filled every need but we sleep on the boat a bunch.  
>I
> > must admit more room inside would be nice. I am not going to rush into
> > anything. The last thing I want to do is make a decsion that will cause 
>me
> > to actually sail less.
> >
> > Any comments?
> >
> > Wally
> >
> >
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