[Rhodes22-list] Considering a Recycled R22

[Slim]

Art,

I'm sorry if I stepped on your toes.  I know you've been working with Stan
on a prototype but I guess I hadn't realized it had reached the status of
"in production and available now."  I know you've worked hard on this and I
didn't mean to snub your efforts--please pardon me.  A boom room on a R22 is
a wonderful thing.  It makes the 22 feet seem like 30.  But I gave Nan the
same advice that was given to me when I first got my Rhodes and I asked the
same questions.  It all worked out great for me!

Slim

On 11/21/06 5:15 PM, "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Slim,
> Shame on you!  Unless Stan disagrees, there is a standard prototype Boom Room
> for the R22, and it is a nice one.  All the colors of the rainbow and easy for
> the 'chicks' to set up.
> Art
> 
> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Slim <salm at mn.rr.com>
>> Sent: Nov 21, 2006 5:23 PM
>> To: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Considering a Recycled R22
>> 
>> Nan,
>> 
>> Welcome to the Rhodes list.  The "must-haves" are pretty basic and the rest
>> can be added later if you want.  Except the captain's seats--I don't put
>> them in the must have category but you need to make that decision now since
>> that determines what kind of stern pulpit to install.  Of course the usual
>> must haves are an anchor, PFDs, a boat hook, tool kit, binoculars,
>> flashlights, and other such equipment but you can pick those up as you go.
>> Marine head, porta-potty or 5-gallon bucket?  All have their pros and
>> cons--your call.  I think the IMF is a must have and therefore so is the
>> mast crane.  A trailer is not a must have except that the R22's
>> trailerability is one of its strong points and I recommend getting one so
>> you can use the boat to its fullest.  It's also a good selling point if/when
>> you sell the boat.  On the other hand, you have other R22 owners with
>> trailers in your area and maybe you could work something out together.
>> 
>> As for electronics, keep it as simple as you can.  A VHF radio is a must in
>> case of emergency but that's all I have on my boat.  I have a compass
>> mounted on a board that fits in the companionway but I rarely use it and
>> it's usually stored away.  Unless you're planning on doing a lot of night
>> navigation or sailing around in fog, you don't need it.  However, a simple
>> hand-held (boy scout type) compass is a good, inexpensive accessory.  A
>> depth finder is handy for anchoring so you know how much scope to let out
>> but I use a simple sounding line for that.
>> 
>> Shelter--Pop-top-enclosure, bimini and the boom room?  I can't tell you how
>> much I love the PTE.  Ours gets used a lot.  If you plan to do any
>> overnights, I'd put this in the must have category.  I also have a large,
>> splendid boom room that encloses the entire cockpit and cabin, but a
>> standardized model has yet to be produced for the R22 so it's a custom job.
>> Start with the PTE and think about a boom room later.  Since you're on LIS
>> and not down in the sweltering heat of the south, you probably don't need a
>> bimini but again, it can be added later if you want.
>> 
>> Good luck,
>> 
>> Slim
>> 
>> On 11/21/06 9:55 AM, "Nan Bailey" <nan at npbailey.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I am in touch with Stan @ General Boats to purchase a recycled boat and
>>> would be interested in hearing some feedback.  Are there any features
>>> that are "must have"?  I thought I would want life-lines but Stan is
>>> suggesting I reconsider.  I am assuming I will have a depth-finder and
>>> compass put in...make sense?  Other thoughts?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I am on the Long Island Sound and hope to use it for day sails and some
>>> overnights with my 10/15 yr old children & friends.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> 
>>> Nan
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> <http://www.npbailey.com/>
>>> 
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>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> 
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