[Rhodes22-list] Erly and towing the Rhodes 22
3drecon at comcast.net
3drecon at comcast.net
Mon Sep 18 13:40:43 EDT 2006
That's true, about the head. There is a curtain between the pottie and the V berth, I think. There is a swing arm, perhaps for a curtain? My loaner is a 1989 and it has a stinky porta-potty. I think GBI took it in with the previous owner's DNA still in it. I haven't figured out how to clean it yet so I leave the cabin open as much as I can!
In all fairness to Stan, he offered to install a real head if I had the time to stay in Edenton, but I didn't, so. . . since it is a loaner.
Philip
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From: Tootle <ekroposki at charter.net>
>
> Erly:
>
> Here is a way to get some specific towing information:
>
> http://www.geocities.com/blew_skies/topics.html#T
>
> And another way:
>
> http://search.ask.com/web?q=towing+site%3Arhodes22.org+&qsrc=1&o=0&l=dir
>
> Please note that the above method of searching past discussions of a topic
> on this forum works for other topics.
>
> Some additional comments: Captain Rummy is an easy drive and can
> show you the limits of an older model Rhodes 22 ('88). He does not come
> free. You need to lubricate the session with a bottle of Mt. Gay rum.
>
> As to tow vehicles go to Mary Lou's post
> (http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/2006-September/034114.html)
> and read how far will you tow? 50 miles is one thing and 500 is quite
> another. I started towing with a short bed van with V 8 engine, because I
> had one. Others tow with a 6 and a few even with a 4.
>
> Keep in mind older Rhodes 22's did not come with the enclosed
> head, that is a recent innovation and modification.
>
> Again, welcome to the Rhodes List.
>
> Ed K
> Greenville, SC, USA
> http://familyoutdoors.com/pages/bigwater.htm
>
>
>
>
> Ed K
> Greenville, SC, USA
>
> Brad Haslett-2 wrote:
> >
> > Erly,
> >
> > Hold your horses! Rik, you listening? We have an expert trucking company
> > executive on the list who pulled a R-22 with an S10 Chevy pickup. Don't
> > get
> > into to big a hurry to upgrade.
> >
> > Brad
> >
> >
> > On 9/17/06, Erly Garner wrote:
> >>
> >> My auto manual says absolutely 3500 lb. tow limit....Doesn't sound too
> >> good.
> >> Maybe it's time I thought about getting a new car.
> >>
> >> Erly
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Mary Lou Troy"
> >> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list"
> >> Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 7:47 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] cons of rhodes 22
> >>
> >>
> >> > Erly, What's the van rated for? Our Chev Blazer is rated to tow 5,000
> >> > lbs. It does ok hauling the Rhodes but we only tow it a couple of times
> >> a
> >> > year. It we were to tow long distances more often and if we had a lot
> >> of
> >> > hills we might look for something a little beefier. The Rhodes does tow
> >> > well but it's fairly heavy for its size (all those amenities weigh
> >> > something). Because of the 9 stays it takes a bit longer to set up than
> >> a
> >> > boat with fewer. On the plus side is the IMF which allows you to raise
> >> > mast, sails and boom all at once. Of course that bundle is heavier than
> >> > the individual pieces so a mast raising system like the once GB sells
> >> > comes in very handy.
> >> >
> >> > Best,
> >> >
> >> > Mary Lou
> >> > 1991 R22 Fretless
> >> > Swan Creek (Rock Hall, MD)
> >> >
> >> > At 08:31 PM 9/17/2006, you wrote:
> >> >>I'm probably about 5 hrs or so from Edenton and am planning a trip for
> >> a
> >> >>check-out sail. I haven't heard any comments about towing with my
> >> Toyota.
> >> >>I assume most are towed with an suv or resonably sized truck.
> >> >>
> >> >>Erly
> >> >>----- Original Message ----- From: "Philip" <3drecon at comcast.net>
> >> >>To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list"
> >> >>Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 7:17 PM
> >> >>Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] cons of rhodes 22
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>>See, I said there is a negative for every positive and visa versa
> >> (i.e.
> >> >>>the
> >> >>>boring list).
> >> >>>
> >> >>>-----Original Message-----
> >> >>>From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> >> >>>[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Brad Haslett
> >> >>>Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 8:05 PM
> >> >>>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
> >> >>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] cons of rhodes 22
> >> >>>
> >> >>>Philip,
> >> >>>
> >> >>>No, S2 (Tiara) is another great choice. They made a 22' foot boat
> >> that
> >> >>>kicked ass on the racing circuit. Their gelcoat quality is legendary.
> >> The
> >> >>>9.2 S2 center cockpit (my boat) gives the most room of any 30 footer
> >> ever
> >> >>>built at the expense of being ugly. Leon Slicker, (S2 builder) is a
> >> >>>'Stanish" kind of guy but on a larger scale (boat numbers wise).
> >> >>>
> >> >>>But....they have the dullest e-mail list in the history of sailboats.
> >> >>>
> >> >>>'Bigger is better' is only a state of mind. There are so many days
> >> that
> >> >>>I
> >> >>>long for the smaller boat. If you want a 22 footer, the search is
> >> over.
> >> >>>
> >> >>>Brad
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>>On 9/17/06, Philip <3drecon at comcast.net> wrote:
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>One of the negatives is, it would be nice if it were 26 feet, but
> >> then
> >> >>>>it
> >> >>>>wouldn't be as easily "trailerable". It would be nice if the company
> >> >>>>were
> >> >>>a
> >> >>>>great world wide corporation, but then you wouldn't get the personal
> >> >>>>attention from the owner (Stan). I can't think of anymore negatives.
> >> >>>>But
> >> >>>>with each negative, there is a positive. This is one outstanding
> >> boat.
> >> >>>The
> >> >>>>only reason to buy something else is size.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>Philip
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>-----Original Message-----
> >> >>>>From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
> >> >>>> >> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org]On Behalf Of Erly Garner
> >> >>>>Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 7:40 PM
> >> >>>>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
> >> >>>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] cons of rhodes 22
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>Ed K
> >> >>>>I'm located close to Hickory, NC. Presently, I'm sold on the Rhodes
> >> but
> >> >>>>want to be informed of both sides of the coin before making an
> >> >>>>investment.
> >> >>>>I'm relatively certain that my present vehicle can't tow a Rhodes (93
> >> >>>>Toyota
> >> >>>>Previa Van) but have reserved hopes. There are bound to be some
> >> >>>>negative
> >> >>>>sides to a Rhodes, I just can't seem to find any.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>Erly
> >> >>>>----- Original Message -----
> >> >>>>From: "Tootle"
> >> >>>>To:
> >> >>>>Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 5:45 PM
> >> >>>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] cons of rhodes 22
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>Erly:
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> You came to the wrong house to find con's to Rhodes 22. When
> >> >>>>comparing with the Com-Pac line you have to go to the CP 25 to
> >> >>>>compare. And
> >> >>>>then you do not have the type trailerability of the Rhodes 22. As
> >> the
> >> >>>>owner
> >> >>>>of Com Pac told me, yes you can trail a 25, at the beginning of the
> >> >>>>season
> >> >>>>and at the end of the season.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> If you want to trail without a big truck there just is not
> >> >>>> currently
> >> >>>>another design that works like the Rhodes 22, tis fact.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> One person can rig, launch, retrieve and unrig a Rhodes 22, it
> >> is
> >> >>>>done all the time by members of this list.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> Where are you located? Have you seen a Rhodes 22? Look at
> >> this
> >> >>>> web
> >> >>>>site:
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>http://www.frappr.com/rhodes22
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>Ed K
> >> >>>>Greenville, SC, USA
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>Erly Garner wrote:
> >> >>>> >
> >> >>>> > Hi:
> >> >>>> >
> >> >>>> > I've done limited sailing with my brother on his Compac 19. I'm
> >> just
> >> >>>>now
> >> >>>> > getting serious about getting my own boat and my research
> >> >>>> indicates > that
> >> >>>> > the Rhodes 22 seems to be a real dream boat. I've got to have
> >> >>>> an > easily
> >> >>>> > trailerable craft (definite MUST), mostly plan on lake sailing,
> >> >>>>girlfriend
> >> >>>> > insists on enclosed head, a few lake side overnights on weekends,
> >> and
> >> >>>>want
> >> >>>> > to do limited salt water upon retiring. Big brother say there is
> >> no
> >> >>>>other
> >> >>>> > boat but the Compac. What are the down sides and disadvantages of
> >> a
> >> >>>> > Rhodes? How trailerable is it (smallest vehicle to pull)?
> >> >>>> >
> >> >>>> > Thanks,
> >> >>>> > Erly
> >> >>>> > __________________________________________________
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