[Rhodes22-list] Life Lines

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Nan,
I have to agree with Dan in the lifelines.  It is mighty nice to be able to use them for a steady hold in addition to the stays.  I have never had difficulty with them.  Most who are aboard take the extra caution boarding that should be used in any case.  If necessary, they can be loosened, even removed.  All of this detail could make your head spin.  Tell us, how much experience have you had sailing?  Have a nice Thanksgiving.
Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: daniel snyder <danielsnyder at adelphia.net>
>Sent: Nov 22, 2006 1:07 PM
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Life Lines
>
>Nan, our 06 Rhodes was delivered in May.  When my wife and I were in Edenton 
>in April going over some final items with Stan she happened to spot one of 
>his new boats getting ready to be delivered.  It had the life rails (not 
>life lines) and immediately felt these would be a good addition to support 
>moving to and from the bow.  So we ordered them and have said to ourselves 
>frequently that we're glad we did.  They provide a very solid hand hold as I 
>race to the bow with the boat hook to snag my mooring line...I sail single 
>handed 99% of the time.  They are also handy with the kids.  They are a real 
>handy spot to hang a fender from also.  Personally, I kind of like the looks 
>of them on the boat.  Others on the list will say they aren't necessary and 
>for the most part, they're right.  It was sort of a last minute splurge but 
>I'm very happy with them.  They show up a bit in the attached photo.  Dan in 
>NH
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Bill Effros" <bill at effros.com>
>To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2006 10:51 AM
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Life Lines
>
>
>> Oh, and forget the "life lines"--they are death traps.  Imagine yourself 
>> at the top of the Empire State Building with a fence that stops at the 
>> knee.  Now picture the Empire State Building swaying in the wind.
>> The stays all over the boat are what you hold onto--they are your life 
>> line.  No one has ever fallen off my boat.  I've never heard of anyone 
>> falling off a Rhodes-22 who said "If only that boat had life lines I 
>> wouldn't have fallen overboard."
>>
>> Bill Effros
>>
>> Nan Bailey 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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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