[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes 22 on eBay

[Michael D. Weisner]

John,

I don't think that the blocks are a problem.  While think that the R22
should be stored properly supported on a trailer with bunks, the R22 is a
hardy boat.  It looks fairly well supported and this is common in a boat
yard.

If I had more space, I would drag it to my home as an '07 project (my better
half, the admiral, would kill me.)  The bidding is up to $565 (+$119),
really not much considering that it may be a "diamond in the rough".  There
are still several bidding days left.  The price usually climbs in the last
hours.  The last R22 on ebay (Item #330013342659), nearly doubled in price
in the last day of bidding.  As a guide, although it was significantly more
boat for the money (a sailable '84 in water with a trailer & electric start
motor), it sold for $5,670.

Come on John, you need a hobby...and an R22...

Mike
s/v Shanghai'd Summer


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "john Belanger" <jhnblngr at yahoo.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 2:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes 22 on eBay


> michael
>   if it was on stands i'd feel better too. sitting on blocks kinda tells
me somethings wrong with its hull. it seems that viewing from the other side
of the fence isnt going to tell you much either. come back. john b (texas)
>
> "Michael D. Weisner" <mweisner at ebsmed.com> wrote:
>   Hi John,
>
> I am located about 40 minutes from Pt Jeff. I would be happy to go over
> and take a look at it, although the ad states that the boat is not
viewable.
> As you have noticed, it appears that the hull is as good at keeping water
in
> as out (major water stains on the wood below the cushions in the cabin.)
> Hopefully, the cabin sole and supports are not rotted out, although,
> replacement is a lot of work but not impossible.
>
> "Boat was last used 8 months ago." Christmas sailing on the LI Sound is
> pretty chilly ... Most likely it hasn't been sailed in a while.
>
> The ad says that there is Roller Furling and Roller Furling Main Sail. I
am
> not sure, but the mast looks pretty much like my '81 (not IMF). In '81 the
> main had "roller reefing" for the main. Stan was just starting to explore
> main reefing and it was external to the mast. The furling hardware looks
> like a Harken or something for the jenny, I am not sure.
>
> In addition to the need for at least the main sail, there are two
important
> things missing. The ad says you need a tiller but I don't see any portion
> of the rudder components! They probably misplaced the whole assembly. With
> some luck, you might be able to find it in the boat yard, somewhere. The
> other problem is that there is no trailer. The ad states that you must
pick
> up the boat in 4 days of the sale. Start looking to rent a trailer from
> Stan to bring it home (DAS shipping is probably $1K - $2K for a boat,
> depending on distance), unless you plan to float it home (or pay the yard
to
> store it.)
>
> The hull and deck look OK, although there are no pictures below the
> waterline except the bow shots. Without inspection, one cannot tell if
> there are any soft spots, holes or other damage.
>
> Probably worth a couple of bucks for your new hobby, for that is just what
> an early '80s R22 is. It will keep you very busy for quite a while. If it
> is not badly damaged, it may be worth the trouble.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Mike
> s/v Shanghai'd Summer
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Lock"
> To:
> Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 12:43 PM
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes 22 on eBay
>
>
> > Hi folks,
> >
> > Just noticed this one today -
> >
> >
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rhodes-Sloop-22-Sailboat_W0QQitemZ140023699732QQihZ004QQcategoryZ63730QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
> >
> > I've always been skeptical about those Boat Angel ads, you never know
> > what you're getting into. Looks like this might have some water
> > damage inside, but it's hard to tell. Any special things to watch out
> for?
> >
> > Cheers!
> >
> > John
> >
> > "And on the eighth day God said, "OK Murphy, you take over.""
> >
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