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

Daniel Thomas dthomas at chameleon-inc.com
Mon Jan 8 16:27:07 EST 2007 

Thanks Rob

On 1/8/07 4:16 PM, "Rob Lowe" <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:

> I get about 17mpg w/o the boat.  I have the V8 engine.  Can't say with the
> boat since I haven't checked it. I expect under your conditions you could
> get by with a V6 such as Rummy has.  I have to have 4WD where I live.  It's
> also nice on slick launch ramps. - rob
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "cymruboy" <dthomas at chameleon-inc.com>
> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 4:10 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Looking for Owners in New Jersey ?
> 
> 
>> 
>> 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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