[Rhodes22-list] Buying & Outfitting a Rhodes

[David Bradley]

Caesar,

We don't have plans to trailer to the inland lakes as we didn't buy a
trailer.  Puget Sound and beyond is our focus.  Have had to make some
investments (radar reflector, chartplotter) to head that way.  Too bad we've
had such a lousy August...   and now I'm back at work.

If I had the space to store it I would have bought a trailer but couldn't
justify paying to store it knowing we also had to pay for a slip
year-round.  In hindsight I should have bought the mast crane anyhow.  Per
Stan's advice which I unwisely failed to heed.

We finally got to camp on the boat last night and I've got to say the Pop
Top Enclosure (PTE) is a must-have if you plan to do any overnights.
Cockpit filler panels and cushions are also really a nice addition for
camping.

Dave


On 8/25/07, Arthur H. Czerwonky <czerwonky at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> Caesar,
>
> Your enthusiasm is a spark for the veteran list sages.  I think you should
> revisit the bulkhead compass question - Brad will tell you in a heartbeat
> about the value of a quick-scan in the airplane cockpit. I'm not sure how
> Stan would deliver the boat (referring to the probable mounting location) if
> you opted to install it later.  I suspect it would be as mine,  a double
> bulkhead - an outer bulkhead, then the inner liner.  You will get a fine
> professional installation on this important instrument, sealed watertight,
> if done at the plant, while retrofiting it yourself will be tedious and
> difficult at best.  Any primary fixtures you can get at the plant will be an
> investment well made.  I can't remember if you are contemplating depth
> gauge, like thru-hull to a read-out.  If so you will wisely have this
> installed by Stan's crew.  See the sense in this peace of mind?
>
> Re the Boom Room, Stan's BR is the one I designed and make for him as the
> approved prototype. I'd frankly put it up against any I have ever seen.  It
> is simple, durable, and easy to install/break down.  Now in it's sixth
> design generation, it is a well polished rig.  I can't imagine the
> costs/efforts for anyone to replicate that learning curve.  Most important
> priority, and the reason I have done them, is cost.  The BR seemed to too
> many an unachievable luxury.  Fie on that!They need to be available,
> dependable, and affordable to our skippers.
>
> The top is for me my bimini.  My FIL, at 91, has had more than enough skin
> cancers removed to make UV protection imperative.  I am seeing that there
> are an abundance of Rhoady's that savor the weekend and longer overnights on
> the boat.  Why not enjoy them to the fullest?
>
> I am willing to install at the plant if preferred, so a boat can go out
> the door completely fitted.  Call me at 404 295-7777 and I can hit the fine
> points important or a curiosity to you.  You will find it's not tricky at
> all.
>
> Have a nice weekend,
>
> Art
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: Caesar Paul <caesarpaul01 at yahoo.com>
> >Sent: Aug 25, 2007 1:32 AM
> >To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> >Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Buying & Outfitting a Rhodes
> >
> >Hi List Members,
> >
> >  You are a great help to us wannabes, and to new Rhodes owners.  I
> really appreciate the sound advice that flows from minds, schooled by much
> experience.
> >
> >  Geankoplis: it is good to have you back.  What kind of weather did you
> come back to in southern Oregon?  I like the items on your "must have" list,
> but noted the absence of a VHF Radio and mast head antenna.  Any reason for
> that?  I am inclined to include it, and have Stan install a mast head
> antenna.  I too like the captain's chairs, it is not a necessity, but,
> buying a Rhodes for me means having it transported from coast to coast, so I
> am thinking about ordering it.
> >
> >  David: Glad to learn that like me, you are exploring and enjoying the
> beautiful north west.  I have been to neither locations, but maybe when I
> get my Rhodes .   You have lots of water to sail in in Seattle, but is
> trailering to these inland lakes somewhere in your future?
> >
> >  I have done a bit of bending sails, reefing sails, changing sails on a
> bobbing boat, so I am sold on the IMF and furling Genoa.  Are there any real
> advantages to having a bulkhead mounted compass?  Donna and I like the
> marine head, but when we visit Stan we will examine both, do the sit test,
> listen to Stan and make a decision.  Do marine heads misbehave often?  Your
> steering attachment is neat, I will add it to my list.  Do not hesitate to
> give me a call if and when you plan to visit Pullman.
> >
> >  Dave C. Lewis:  There was no need to apologize for the length of your
> response, for I have read every word more than once.  We have decided to
> visit Stan on the last weekend in October instead of December.  I am told
> that the chances of sailing and overnighting on the Rhodes is better at this
> time.
> >
> >  I appreciate your thoughtful and balanced opinions on the many
> decisions one has to make in outfitting a boat.  I don't think I would need
> a large bulkhead compass anytime soon.
> >
> >   I will be trailering and there is a pump-out facility not far from my
> home. I have seen marine head in Dave Bradley's boat, my wife has not. We
> will look at both at Stan and decide.
> >
> >    I can see the wisdom in getting and using the boat in order to better
> decide on what kind of sailor one is going to be, and what one really needs.
> >
> >  I would like to know more about Art's boom room.  Art did you make it
> yourself?  Is the green top a separate cover? How does it compare with
> Stan's in terms of set up, take down and storage?  That might be a tricky
> question, but it does look great.
> >
> >  Does anyone have any experience with the "new" main sail with vertical
> battens that I have read about somewhere? How does it affect or improve
> sailing performance of the boat, and equally important, how does it affect
> IMF function?
> >
> >  I quite enjoy this list, and to think that I will enjoy the boat
> more.  Hmm.
> >
> >  Cheers
> >  Caesar
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