[Rhodes22-list] Considering a Recycled R22

Tue Nov 21 20:04:32 EST 2006

Slim,
I guess we never made a big deal about it.  I can promise, there were alot of adjustments to find the ideal combo of features.  The 'learning curve' was steep, even as already had most of the important things done early on.  I agree on the utility - it enhances the experience and greatly expands the recreation season for sailing, especially for cold weather sailors.  I also learned how important it is for individual installation.  The trip to LI to put Bruce's in, after the 4th, was thoroughly enjoyable.
Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: Slim <salm at mn.rr.com>
>Sent: Nov 21, 2006 7:13 PM
>To: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Considering a Recycled R22
>
>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/>
>>>> 
>>>> <http://www.npbailey.com/>
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Nan P Bailey, MBA, CFP(r), AIF(r)
>>>> 
>>>> 1875 Palmer Ave, Ste 206
>>>> 
>>>> Larchmont, NY  10538
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> tel. 914.834.9105
>>>> 
>>>> fax 914.834.6376
>>>> 
>>>> www.npbailey.com <http://www.npbailey.com/>
>>>> 
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>>>> 
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