[Rhodes22-list] Looking for Owners in New Jersey ?

Mon Jan 8 15:49:02 EST 2007

Dan,
As Peter suggests, you're going to need 5,000 pounds towing capacity.  Mine
is rated at 5,000 pounds.  Make sure to get a vehicle with a built in towing
package.  Most add on hitches don't include the transmission cooler, which
is really what you need.  As has been discussed on the list, the newer boats
tend to weigh more than the older boats.  I love my Grand Cherokee.  But I'm
a Jeep guy to begin with so I'm biased.  I have a single axle trailer.
Single vs. double is a matter of individual taste and desires.  Some prefer
the double as it rides better and will survive a flat.  Some prefer the
single as it's more maneuverable.  My state (VA) requires trailers that
carry over 3,000 pounds to have brakes on the trailer, but I don't have them
and they don't inspect for them.  I just drive real carefully as my vehicle
has to do all the braking.  But as has been suggested, if I get in an
accident without the brakes, I'll probably get cited for it.  But then I
only move my boat twice a year so it's a risk I take.  I towed my boat back
from St. Louis (across West Virginia) and got through the mountains OK, but
I maxed out at 60 mph.

- rob

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cymruboy" <dthomas at chameleon-inc.com>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 3:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Looking for Owners in New Jersey ?

>
> Rob does the 5,000 include trailer I would assume at around 5-600Ibs ? I
was
> thinking of the jeep grand cherokee myself. How does that work for you. I
> would only be on flat runs for the most part in Jersey. I'd also like to
get
> a trailer with single axle and no breaks if its doable ? I have had a nice
> packet from Stan at GB about the boat. I'll have to investigate the
recycled
> option I think if not many used boats come up. Thanks for the advice
>
> Dan
>
>
>
> Rob Lowe-2 wrote:
> >
> > Dan,
> > It's hard to find good used ones, although there were several this past
> > year
> > which is unusual.  I can think of only one that was listed back in
October
> > on this list, don't know if it's still available.  Steve in Florida,
still
> > selling your boat?  I've got an older, used, boat.  I know others on the
> > list would recommend a recycled boat.  It's basically a new boat on an
> > older
> > hull.  I assume you've looked at the GB web site?
> >
> > http://www.rhodes22.com/
> >
> > There are several tow vehicles that would work.  Some of us have vans,
> > pickups, SUVs (I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee).  Something with a 5,000
> > pound
> > towing range is acceptable. - rob
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "cymruboy" <dthomas at chameleon-inc.com>
> > To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 1:29 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Looking for Owners in New Jersey ?
> >
> >
> >>
> >> Many thanks Rob. I have done quite a bit of homework and feel the
Rhodes
> > 22
> >> would be ideal for sailing the Barnegat bay area as a day sailer. Also
> >> may
> >> be retiring to the Chesapeake in the next ten years. I just need to get
> > out
> >> and sail one. I'll also need to replace my VW passat wagon with
hopefully
> > a
> >> mid size SUV if that will do. Was thinking of a Ford Escape but need
> > advise
> >> there. It would be ideal not to have too much of a gas guzzler if you
get
> > my
> >> drift and I don't want a truck with three children. Also not sure about
> >> going with Used versus a recycled boat. I have up to $25,000 and want
to
> > go
> >> the best route. I don't want new and don't want an older model.
something
> > in
> >> between would be ideal. Dan
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Rob Lowe-2 wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Dan,
> >> > You can find where some of us are located by checking out:
> >> >
> >> >
> >
http://www.frappr.com/rhodes22#x=-77.89&y=36.56&z=11&t=0&pin=2473192_blue
> >> >
> >> > Looks like Sheldon Green is right in your backyard.  Not sure if he's
> >> > still
> >> > on this list or not, but maybe he'll respond to a message through
> > Frapper.
> >> > If not, Jay is right down the road a bit.
> >> >
> >> > what are you looking for in a Rhodes?
> >> >
> >> > Welcome to the list.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Rob Lowe
> >> > S/V Getaway
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> >> > From: "Daniel Thomas" <dthomas at chameleon-inc.com>
> >> > To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >> > Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007 12:15 PM
> >> > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Looking for Owners in New Jersey ?
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >> Hello all,
> >> >>
> >> >> I am new to the forum and in the process of starting my search for a
> >> > Rhodes
> >> >> 22 to own in the coming years. I have never sailed one and wondered
> >> who
> >> >> in
> >> >> the group resides in New Jersey, especially near Barnegat Bay
ideally
> > as
> >> >> that's the closest place for me. I currently sail at the Nelson
> >> Sailing
> >> >> Center at Island heights, but need to get out on a Rhodes 22 to see
if
> > I
> >> >> like it and how it handles.
> >> >>
> >> >> Hopefully hear from a few NJ owners to introduce myself and see if
you
> >> > might
> >> >> be willing to take me out this coming year ?
> >> >>
> >> >> Dan
> >> >>
> >> >>
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