[Rhodes22-list] Purchase advice for a newbie - deck construction

[bobmellor]

not sure about 71 , i have an 80....  mine has 3/4 plywood core at least in
areas i've messed with.
at the same time, have you checked the cabin floor and stringers?  They too
could very likely be rotten.

if u just want to sail as is, ok...   if you want to make it all good.. be
prepared for some major efforts (and money)   This speaking from experience,
- significantly more experience that i had expected! - but of course its a
labor of love......

there are many on the list who are more than willing to provide info to help
you along.

bob mellor


Magus35 wrote:
> 
> I am about to buy a 1971 Rhodes 22 and could use some advice.  The
> particular boat is the 15th Rhodes 22 ever built, according to the seller.  
> 
> I noticed the deck between the bow and mast is soft and deforms when
> stepping on it.  I can not tell if the construction of the fiberglass deck
> is sandwiched with a core material that may be deteriorating, or if it is
> solid fiberglass that simply needs to be reinforced to strengthen it.  
> 
> Is anyone familiar with the very early models?  Your help is appreciated,
> as this will be my first boat.  Thank you in advance. 
> 

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