[Rhodes22-list] I need your advice for reconditioned Rhodes

[KUHN, LELAND]

Paul,

I would get the 175% Genoa, just because there will be times when you
can use it.  Although it's big, heavy, more difficult to tack, and has
less-than-perfect sail shape when reefed; how small would you want to go
to see a signficant improvement?  Going to a 150% is not that much
smaller.  I think the positives outweigh the negatives.  If I have
enough wind, the big Genoa tacks with no problems.  If I don't have
enough wind, I'll reef it before the tack or stand in the cabin and pull
it across by hand.

I don't have the Ultimate Power Package, but if you don't get it,
definitely get the tiller connection for the outboard.

I would get the cockpit cushions, bimini (unless you get a combination
boomroom/bimini), bulkhead-mounted depth finder and bulkhead-mounted
compass.

I didn't get the mast-hoist system, but I don't plan on lowering/raising
my mast without one.

Don't get a speed wheel knot meter.  Mine clogs up after about a day in
the Chesapeake.  A cheap GPS will give you your speed.

Good luck!

Lee
1986 Rhodes22  At Ease
Crab Alley (Kent Island, MD)


-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Krawitz [mailto:krawitzmail-rhodes22 at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2007 2:34 PM
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] I need your advice for reconditioned Rhodes

To you experienced Rhodies out there, I ask your recommendations on a
few items as I finalize my wish list with Stan Spitzer to replace my
circa 1980 Rhodes Continental.

Genoa jib size: Stan prefers the 175% for its overall utility. But our
harbor is narrow and can sometimes require lots of tacking. If you've
got a 175, do you like it for both heavy and light air? If you chose
smaller, what did you choose, and have you been happy with that choice?

Ultimate Power Package: For those of you that have this, has it been
relatively maintenance free, or has it been a hassle?

Do any of you have the Macerator Discharge System? What has been your
experience?

I'm already getting the 2 swivel seats, solar panels and second battery.
Are there any other items in the "Super Options List" that I shouldn't
miss?

Thanks.

Paul K



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