[Rhodes22-list] Caesar's Visit to General Boats

[Geankoplis]

Dear Caesar,
		From my experience sailing on lakes here in the NW and SJ
Islands plus a number of other places I can recommend a few things, others
more knowledgeable (or holding stronger opinions) will suggest some other
things.  I'll make the list short.   When Stan recycles a boat as
"Stan-dard"  he usually ensures a furling Jib, nifty manual outboard motor,
hmmm what does he call it, a lifter?  Also a nice new LPU finish on the
boat. Coast guard package. Probably an upgraded head also, (Of course he
will do, or not do, anything you want to the boat) So, assuming your
recycled boat comes with the above,

Must have:
1.  Inmast furling
2.  Reliable outboard, used is ok, I like the Yamahas, check the archives
for the opinions regarding 2cycle and 4 cycle.
3.  Poptop enclosure and Bimini 
4.  Cockpit cushions
5.  Two anchors and line (used is ok) a Danforth and a CQR would be nice (a
plethora of opinions in the archives on this subject)

Nice to have:
1.  Gee, I really like the captain's chairs but others don't
2.  I like having 2 banks of batteries and a 35 to 50 watt solar charger
when I go on long trips but it isn't necessary for lake sailing.
3.  Bulkhead mounted compass, 
4.  Stern mounted propane BBQ  (Stan may have a used one)
5.  Opening forward hatch on the cabin top.

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Caesar Paul
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2007 7:50 AM
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Visit to General Boats

Hi guys,
  My wife and I are planning a visit to Stan in Edenton in early December.
We would like to make the trip into a two or three night vacation, perhaps
spend a night on a rented Rhodes from Stan etc. 
   
  Two questions. Is the weather in Edenton suitable for this kind of
activity in December?   I am to submit to Stan a list of "must have" and
"like to have" equipment, and I need your help in developing this list.
Most of my sailing would be done in rivers and lakes, but I plan to do a few
sails in Puget Sound every season.  I am working with a 12 to 15k budget for
a recycled boat and double axle trailer.
   
  Thanks in advance for your great help.
   
  Respectfully Submitted
  Caesar
   
   
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