[Rhodes22-list] New member, R22 interest, but very coy

[Chris Geankoplis]

Cara L,.
        Finalmente abbiamo un' paisana propria sulla lista.  And don't worry
about the name, most of these guys and gals use weird nome de plumes anyway.
C(hris) G
M(edford) OR
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "L. Sailor" <watermusic38 at yahoo.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 7:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] New member, R22 interest, but very coy


> Hey, A,
>
> Thanks for the info. I certainly agree with you about
> the builder after reading the entire General Boats
> site last night....and the board seems to regard him
> with true affection.
>
> To clarify: the $$ is not an issue as far as the
> quality of the boat is concerned; just right now it is
> not possible. As we had a 34' cruiser with some
> amenities, the Rhodes appears to have the quality,
> seaworthyness, and amenities in a boat that I can
> handle by myself.....
>
> I have already made plans to go to Edenton within the
> next two weeks to see for myself....
>
> L.
>
> --- "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net>
> wrote:
>
> > L,
> >
> > Seconded.  No better boat for light cruising, very
> > forgiving, can be very fast and fun, and can be a
> > mite expensive.  Truly a case of 'you get what you
> > pay for.  Think of this - a boat manufacturer who
> > will upgrade entirely to your wishes, with good
> > advise on what would fit your wants the best, with
> > foreknowledge of the budget limitations.  You don't
> > find manufacturers doing this anymore, expecially
> > directly with the customer.
> >
> > So you want an in-furling Main this year, and a
> > furling Genny next?  I'd suggest the opposite order,
> > actually.  Make a menu, bounce it around the list a
> > little, visit Stan just down the road in Edenton and
> > see it - you have the time now more than ever.
> >
> > No one is in a hurry, except maybe you, because
> > everyone on the list wants you to be a happy camper
> > like them.  Speaking of camping, many, many on the
> > list camp on their boats.
> >
> > I can't say enough nice things about this boat, L.
> >
> > Have a nice w and call S sometime, although he is
> > under the weather with s.  BTW, E and R will trrrrry
> > to lure you to a place called H.  Be carrreful of
> > them cause they are a couple of slick b's.  We'll
> > watch closely for your progress with the R.
> >
> > R,
> >
> > A
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > >From: Robert Skinner <robert at squirrelhaven.com>
> > >Sent: Mar 12, 2006 7:48 PM
> > >To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
> > <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > >Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] New member
> > >
> > >Hello, L. Sailor!
> > >
> > >Now, y'all be kind to the old relic.  Seriously, if
> > >you have been used to a larger boat, the Rhodes
> > will
> > >suit you well.
> > >
> > >/Robert Skinner
> >
> >------------------------------------------------------
> > >"L. Sailor" wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Ed. K. & all,
> > >>
> > >> It is Mrs. new member....altho' my Mr. recently
> > passed
> > >> away....
> > >>
> > >> I had to sell our larger boat as it was too big
> > for me
> > >> to singlehand and the learning curve for all the
> > >> systems was too steep.... I hope eventually
> > (within
> > >> two years) to have a Rhodes 22, which we had
> > >> researched when we began sailing. My 'interval'
> > boat
> > >> is a rather decrepit (but sound) pocket cruiser,
> > which
> > >> a friend wants to give me just to get rid of it.
> > >> (He'll keep another of his boats at my dock...so
> > it's
> > >> a trade!)  As I work at a marina, I can have any
> > work
> > >> of consequence (read; safety) done very
> > reasonably,
> > >> and the other cosmetic and lifestyle stuff I can
> > do.
> > >>
> > >> So my purpose in joining the group was to become
> > >> better informed about the newer Rhodes 22's to
> > see if
> > >> this is really the boat for me, see what gear I
> > will
> > >> need (want!) when it comes time to bite the
> > >> bullet...as I intend to sail far & wide when I
> > get
> > >> it....meet other owners and hopefully profit from
> > >> their experiences.
> > >>
> > >> I am not sure what the budget is, as I am paying
> > off
> > >> the funeral and other expenses (anyone who has
> > been
> > >> there knows what a morass it is right now), help
> > #2
> > >> daughter graduate from college, recover a bit
> > from
> > >> these past few months, and with luck, make a bit
> > from
> > >> the little boat I fix up....and after looking at
> > the
> > >> Rhodes website, I think in two years it will be
> > >> doable. I would absolutely love to have a new
> > >> Rhodes...and from what I have been able to
> > gather,
> > >> there are not many used ones out there......
> > >>
> > >> In answer to your other question...No, I would
> > not
> > >> consider the Savannah a tributary.. ;^)...a bit
> > far...
> > >> I am on the VA side of the Potomac.....
> > >>
> > >> You asked for details....maybe too much
> > information...
> > >>
> > >> L. Sailor
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