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

Mon Jan 8 13:10:45 EST 2007

Thanks Rob. I'll check what the NJ law is. I'd be driving on flat 95% of the
time and as per you I'd be moving it twice a year as well so may wing it.
How does the gas go on the Cherokee ? I know its better than some of the
SUV's. I am trying to figure out which is the best vehicle that can tow
5,000 Ilbs and still be reasonable on gas. Not an easy task. I was told
about the Ford Escape but not sure if it has a towing package. Dan

Rob Lowe-2 wrote:
> 
> 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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