[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22

Mon May 22 19:58:37 EDT 2006

Rex,
I saw a dark green hull on my Edenton trip, a beauty.
Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: Charles Henthorn <rexh at sbcglobal.net>
>Sent: May 22, 2006 2:09 PM
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22
>
>Bob:
>    Stan tells me its a dark green hull.  He's asked about bottom color and I'm thinking of either black or red in a hard finish because of heavy trailering like you suggested.  Seen any green ones to know what bottom color works best?
>  Rex  
>
>Bob Weber <ruba1811 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>  Rex, Congratulations - The questions have just started most likely. You 
>will be able to catch Don on most points of sail in winds up to 10 and you 
>will keep pace with him in higher winds if you have some rail meat. What 
>color are you thinking? The red is sharp. Keep in touch. Bob
>
>
>>From: Charles Henthorn 
>>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list 
>>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list 
>>Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22
>>Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 10:23:02 -0700 (PDT)
>>
>>Bob:
>> Thanks again for all your help. I"ve contacted Stan and we're working 
>>on a boat for me.
>> Rex
>>
>>
>>Bob Weber wrote:
>> Rex, good questions - here goes
>>
>>My only
>>concern was running with the main because the inner shrouds will not permit
>>you
>>to really let the main out fully.
>>Yes it gets out about 80 degrees before contacting the shroud. I have found
>>this to be the case on other keel boats. The boat does not sail well
>>straight down wind unless you are winged - but I don't like running anyway
>>and will almost always opt for two broad reaches over running. The boom
>>angle for broad reaching is not bad.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>So long as your using the genoa, it appears
>>the main isn't really going to be driving the boat anyway.
>>You are a quick learner.
>>
>>
>>I forgot to ask the location of the battery.
>>It is under the V-bearth - the two battery set up has a second battery 
>>under
>>the port settee.
>>
>>
>>
>>The other question I wanted to ask but
>>forgot until we were on our way back, the pop-top creates one more 
>>potential
>>opening to the cabin that might make it more vulnerable to the
>>weather----does
>>it seal itself pretty well when the boat is unattended and locked up?
>>I was getting some slight water incursions right by the door and made cover
>>for the doghouse which solved the problem. I need to reseat a port light -
>>I don't think it is a design flaw I must have just done a bad job when I 
>>did
>>it last year.
>>
>>
>>What %
>>genoa is yours?
>>155 - I think it is the perfect combination - recommend it over the 175 or
>>less sail (unless you are in a real windy area) If you get a choice - I
>>think there are better head sails than the doyel. It is heavy and looses
>>shape off the wind. That would be an upgrade I would consider if I were to
>>do it again.
>>
>>
>>Did you get other foresails --- if so which and would you do it
>>the same way?
>>If I replace the furler I will get one where i can change headsails without
>>dropping the mast. A light 175 or a strom sail would be nice to have.
>>
>>
>> >From: Charles Henthorn
>> >Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>> >To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>> >Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22
>> >Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 06:56:53 -0700 (PDT)
>> >
>> >Bob: Not sure this message a week ago last Sunday got delivered.
>> >Re-sending it just in case.
>> >
>> > Bob:
>> >
>> > Thank you for being such a great host yesterday on Lake Carlyle. Don
>> >and I both enjoyed ourselves and learned a lot about your Rhodes22. I was
>> >impressed with its performance and stability. My guess is that those 
>>winds
>> >were gusting to 25 knots at times and it just kept on truckin. It turns
>> >on a dime. My only concern was running with the main because the inner
>> >shrouds will not permit you to really let the main out fully. So long as
>> >your using the genoa, it appears the main isn't really going to be 
>>driving
>> >the boat anyway.
>> > I forgot to ask the location of the battery. Despite all the storage
>> >facilities I opened, I never saw it. The other question I wanted to ask
>> >but forgot until we were on our way back, the pop-top creates one more
>> >potential opening to the cabin that might make it more vulnerable to the
>> >weather----does it seal itself pretty well when the boat is unattended 
>>and
>> >locked up? What % genoa is yours? Did you get other foresails --- if so
>> >which and would you do it the same way?
>> > Thanks again Bob.
>> > Rex
>> >
>> >
>> >Bob Weber wrote: Rex, sure give me a call.
>> >314-960-3226 BW
>> >
>> >
>> > >From: Charles Henthorn
>> > >Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>> > >To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>> > >Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22
>> > >Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 19:47:56 -0700 (PDT)
>> > >
>> > >Bob:
>> > > Just checked the weather for your area this afternoon and Saturday
>> > >looks like 30% chance of rain and 7 mph winds unless the forecaster is
>> > >wrong or some system messes up their prediction. To me, 30% is better
>> >than
>> > >70% and this forecast doesn't make a difference but it may to you. What
>> > >time in the morning do you rise on Saturday and would you want me to 
>>call
>> > >just before we load up Sat morning and head your direction (just in 
>>case
>> > >its one of those days that you would prefer not being out).
>> > > Rex
>> > >
>> > >Bob Weber wrote:
>> > > Rex, Sound fine I will look for you around noon. Call me when you get
>> > >closer at 314-960-3226. I get coverage at about 85% of the lake. If we
>> > >fail to connect you can get me on the VHF - Hail Ruba. The marina does
>> >not
>> > >have a VHF but There will be many sailors around the marina and any one
>> >of
>> > >them would be glad to let you squwalk me up. Bob
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > >From: Charles Henthorn
>> > > >Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>> > > >To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>> > > >Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22
>> > > >Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 11:37:19 -0700 (PDT)
>> > > >
>> > > >Bob:
>> > > > Current plan (subject to change if weather goofs us up) is to leave
>> > > >here about 8:00 a.m. Indiana time (which I think is 7:00 your time),
>> >grab
>> > > >something to eat on the way, and hope to get there some time between
>> > >11:00
>> > > >and 12:00 your time. On assumption that this plan works for you, 
>>we'll
>> > > >want to return in time to get home by nightfall which means we'd
>> >probably
>> > > >need to head back no later than 4 p.m. your time. We need not spend 
>>all
>> > > >that time on or around the boat so however it works out the best for
>> >you
>> > > >and the student will be OK. Hopefully this gives you some flexibility
>> >to
>> > > >work out something with (him)(her). I don't know what you need to
>> > > >accomplish with the student but we could even travel along with you
>> > >during
>> > > >the lesson unless too distracting --- however, I've talked to Don (my
>> > > >buddy) and we have agreed that if we go along during the lesson that
>> > > >neither of us want to be the MOB in case that's one of the lessons
>> >being
>> > > >taught.
>> > > > Rex
>> > > >
>> > > >Bob Weber wrote:
>> > > > Rex, I got you down for Saturday - I may try to squeze in a student 
>>in
>> > > >the
>> > > >morning or afternoon ( we got partially weathered out yesterday ). 
>>Let
>> >me
>> > > >know if anything changes. Bob
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > > > >From: Charles Henthorn
>> > > > >Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>> > > > >To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>> > > > >Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22
>> > > > >Date: Mon, 8 May 2006 06:33:52 -0700 (PDT)
>> > > > >
>> > > > >Bob:
>> > > > > Still have you on the calendar for Saturday if that still works 
>>for
>> > > > >you. The Friday night run sounds like fun but the Admiral has plans
>> >for
>> > > >me
>> > > > >Friday nite.
>> > > > > I'll check the wind for Saturday mid-week in case it's not going 
>>to
>> > > > >be a good day.
>> > > > > If you don't mind, I've asked a good friend of mine to make the 
>>trip
>> > > > >with me to avoid traveling alone. He owns a 23' Seaward that I've
>> > >sailed
>> > > > >and enjoy. I've notice General Boat has a link to Seaward on its
>> > > > >website---do you know the connection?
>> > > > > Rex
>> > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > > >Bob Weber wrote:
>> > > > > Rex, I got you down for the 13th. Hey it is a full moon. If I get
>> >the
>> > > > >admirals approval I may go out there Friday evening and get some
>> >night
>> > > > >sailing in. Short of a monsoon I will plan to be there. The website
>> >for
>> > > > >the marina is http://www.tradewindsmarina.net/ There is directions
>> >from
>> > > > >I-70 and I-55 which is what I guess you will be using. Glad we were
>> > >able
>> > > >to
>> > > > >find a date - hopefully mother nature gives a good day to take the
>> >R-22
>> > > >thu
>> > > > >her paces. Drop me a note if anything changes or if you decide to
>> >stay
>> > > >the
>> > > > >night. Bob
>> > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > > > >From: Charles Henthorn
>> > > > > >Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>> > > > > >To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>> > > > > >Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22
>> > > > > >Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 14:57:39 -0700 (PDT)
>> > > > > >
>> > > > > >Bob:
>> > > > > > Sat 5/13 might work for me if it works for you and the forecast
>> >next
>> > > > > >week is favorable. Late morning would be good because I might try
>> >to
>> > >do
>> > > > > >it in one day --- leave early and head back early afternoon (you
>> >know
>> > > > >I've
>> > > > > >got to get back for "Admiral's Day" on Sunday). On assumption we
>> >can
>> > > > > >eventually agree on a time, can you give me more detail on how to
>> >get
>> > > > >there
>> > > > > >from the Interstate?
>> > > > > > Rex
>> > > > > >
>> > > > > >Bob Weber wrote:
>> > > > > > Rex, I am a 9:00 - 5:00er M-F charged with the important task of
>> > > >selling
>> > > > > >A-B
>> > > > > >products to the people of St. Louis. Taking off in the near 
>>future
>> > >will
>> > > > >be
>> > > > > >difficult since we are short handed for the next month. Take a 
>>look
>> > >at
>> > > > >the
>> > > > > >19th or another weekend day and lemme know. Bob
>> > > > > >
>> > > > > >
>> > > > > > >From: Charles Henthorn
>> > > > > > >Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>> > > > > > >To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>> > > > > > >Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22
>> > > > > > >Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 13:51:39 -0700 (PDT)
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > >Bob:
>> > > > > > > Thanks for the hospitality. I'm checking schedules now. Are 
>>you
>> > > > > > >typically busy during the week too? As I indicated, Fridays and
>> > > >Mondays
>> > > > > > >could work for me if planned in advance --- for example I
>> > >potentially
>> > > > > >could
>> > > > > > >take off Fri 12th or Mon 15th if everything works right. I
>> > >understand
>> > > > > > >whatever we plan --- Mother Nature always has the last word but
>> > > >several
>> > > > > > >websites will give a wind forecast about 3 days in advance.
>> > > > > > > Stan has agreed to hold a boat for me until I can check out 
>>the
>> > > > > > >Rhodes in person but, in good faith, I feel compelled to either
>> > > >pursue
>> > > > > >his
>> > > > > > >boat or let him deal with others as soon as I can.
>> > > > > > >Rex
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > >Bob Weber wrote:
>> > > > > > > Rex, I will be instructing on Sunday May 7th. I am trying to
>> > > >negotiate
>> > > > > > >with
>> > > > > > >the admiral to go out to the lake after a famiily commitment
>> > >Saturday
>> > > > > > >afternoon. So I may be out there with the family Saturday 
>>evening
>> >-
>> > > > >very
>> > > > > > >weather dependent. The following two weekends are open. I have 
>>a
>> > > >class
>> > > > > > >scheduled for May 19 but have no deposits yet. If no interest 
>>by
>> > >May
>> > > >9
>> > > > >I
>> > > > > > >will cancel the cabins I had reserved. I can hold on to one if
>> >you
>> > > >like
>> > > > > > >that weekend and want to stay overnight. Let me know. Bob Weber
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > > >From: Charles Henthorn
>> > > > > > > >Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>> > > > > > > >To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>> > > > > > > >Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22
>> > > > > > > >Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 20:23:11 -0700 (PDT)
>> > > > > > > >
>> > > > > > > >Bob:
>> > > > > > > > I think I would like to take you up on your offer to give me 
>>a
>> > > >ride
>> > > > > > > >in your Rhodes. I checked your schedules & it would appear 
>>that
>> >I
>> > > > >need
>> > > > > >to
>> > > > > > > >ask you what, if any, dates are available for me to head over
>> >in
>> > > >your
>> > > > > > > >direction after May 7 ---- I'm still working full-time (Mon 
>>--
>> > >Fri)
>> > > > >but
>> > > > > >I
>> > > > > > > >preparing to retire soon and could, if necessary, take off on 
>>a
>> > > > >Friday
>> > > > > >or
>> > > > > > >a
>> > > > > > > >Monday if weekends are bad for you.
>> > > > > > > > Rex
>> > > > > > > >
>> > > > > > > >Bob Weber wrote:
>> > > > > > > > Rex, I have a R-22 in the water and ready to sail in Carlyle
>> >IL.
>> > > > >About
>> > > > > >4
>> > > > > > > >hour drive from you. There is another person who has a boat
>> >near
>> > > > > >Michigan
>> > > > > > > >City but he is probably not in the water yet. If you decide 
>>to
>> > >make
>> > > > >the
>> > > > > > > >trek to Carlyle there is cheap lodging near the marina. Let 
>>me
>> > > >know.
>> > > > > > > >
>> > > > > > > >Bob Weber
>> > > > > > > >
>> > > > > > > >
>> > > > > > > > >From: Charles Henthorn
>> > > > > > > > >Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>> > > > > > > > >To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>> > > > > > > > >Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22
>> > > > > > > > >Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2006 12:11:02 -0800 (PST)
>> > > > > > > > >
>> > > > > > > > >
>> > > > > > > > > TO: Midwest owners
>> > > > > > > > >
>> > > > > > > > > I'm in the market for a sailboat and interested in seeing 
>>a
>> > > > >Rhodes22
>> > > > > > >'in
>> > > > > > > > >the flesh' having read the website. I've been in contact 
>>with
>> > > >Stan
>> > > > >at
>> > > > > > > > >General Boats who suggested that I post my name and address
>> >to
>> > > >see
>> > > > >if
>> > > > > > > >there
>> > > > > > > > >is someone within a reasonable driving distance of my
>> >location
>> > > >that
>> > > > > > >might
>> > > > > > > > >have one they would be willing to show me as I continue 
>>with
>> >my
>> > > > > > >research.
>> > > > > > > > >Is there a Rhodes22 within the environs of Crawfordsville
>> > >Indiana
>> > > > > > >(about
>> > > > > > > >45
>> > > > > > > > >mi north&west of Indianapolis) (30 mi south of Lafayette
>> >IN)(60
>> > > >mi
>> > > > > >east
>> > > > > > > >of
>> > > > > > > > >Champagne-Urbana IL) that the owner might make available 
>>for
>> >me
>> > > >to
>> > > > > >see
>> > > > > > > >and
>> > > > > > > > >get a feel for what a Rhodes22 is all about?
>> > > > > > > > >
>> > > > > > > > > Rex Henthorn
>> > > > > > > > > rexh at sbcglobal.net
>> > > > > > > > >
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