[Rhodes22-list] Newbie

[Wickman, William E]

Tom and others,
I'm still around.  I've been doing a lot of traveling so don't visit the
list as often as I used to.  I'm just now wading through the hundreds of
postings.  Hopefully when/if my life slows down a bit this fall I will
be able to keep up a little better.

So Tom, you are on the right track.  You won't find anyone here that
could recommend any other boat for you.  The Rhodes will take you
anywhere.  I actually made the trip to the Bahamas a little over a year
ago.  Crossed the Gulf Stream out of Homestead, FL to Bimini, and then
on across the Great Bahamas Bank to the Berry Islands.  Actually made it
back in one piece.  It was a trip of a lifetime.  I posted the
travelogue on this list if you search back through the archives.

I too live in West Knoxville and am a member of CYC and keep my Rhodes
there.  I would be happy to show it off and recruit you into the club.  

One of the things that you have probably already researched is used
versus recycled versus new.  Used is used, and there are very few recent
model Rhodes that come on the market.  You should be aware that an older
used Rhodes will probably require some work (that is, if it hasn't been
recycled).  There was another member at our club with a 70s era Rhodes
that he was selling, but I haven't seen it around so he might have
already sold it.  If you don't have the time or inclination to do your
own refurbishing, and the price of a new Rhodes is out of your budget,
then recycled is the way to go.  A lot of the work Stan is doing these
days is recycled, and the boats come out looking like new.  I kid you
not.  I have actually just returned from Edenton where Stan performed
his magic on my boat.  Although it's not that old (2000 model), the
topsides had faded and the boat never had any bottom paint.  Since I
keep the boat in the water most of the time, I bit the bullet and took
my boat back to Edenton earlier this summer (I got really tired of
cleaning the scum and fur off the bottom of the hull every time I hauled
the boat).  In addition to barrier coat, bottom and topsides paint, Stan
put on antiskid foredeck paint (he is putting antiskid on all the new
boats now), and performed a number of other maintenance and upgrades.
The boat looks like new.

I'm in the process of getting everything back into the boat and plan to
launch it soon (hopefully this weekend).  If our schedules match up, you
could come down and see a live demonstration of the mast hoist system.
Otherwise, I'll be happy to meet you at the CYC sometime. 

Bill W. (aka Bahama Mama)
s/v Fina Lee

865-777-0011 (home)
865-692-2110 (work)
865-207-5670 (cell)



-----Original Message-----
From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Tom Dorsey
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 8:51 AM
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Newbie

Wally, I appreciate the info.  I'm also West Knoxville.  CYC is a short
trip for me and, hopefully, will allow me to do some evening sailing. 
I'm scheduled for lessons in a few weeks and hope to find that its all
I'm looking for.  Thanks for the offer - would love the opportunity to
actually see an R22.  I hope to make the trip to Edenton but haven't
found the time to do so yet.

The Bahamas is a potential destination but not for some time.  Good to
know there's some experience with the trip.

I hope to keep the boat in the water and may join CYC if all goes as
planned.  From what 
I've read, the trailering of the R22 should allow me to pull it when I
want to roam - another reason I settled on the R22.  

Good to be aboard.

Tom

R. Thomas Dorsey
450 Montbrook Lane
Knoxville, TN 37919-2705
865-691-5052
865-691-9835 (fax)


>>> tnrhodey at gmail.com 8/30/2007 8:15 AM >>>
Tom,

Welcome to the list. There are at least 2 R22s in the Knoxville area.
Bill W
is at Concord Yacht Club.  I slip my R22 out at Blue Springs on Watts
Bar.
Bill has a newer Rhodes that is fairly loaded. I have an older 1984
Rhodes I
slip at Blue Springs Marina on Watts Bar. Bill and I both live in West
Knox.....what side of town are you on?

I am currently out of town but you are welcome to a visit and a sail. I
will
give you a call or shoot you an email back channel when I get home. I
could
email on the list but even mentioning back channel seems to annoy
certain
list members. :-)

I had Bill W and his wife out for a visit when they were considering a
R22.
Bill has since sailed his R22 to Bahamas (not from Knoxville but it is
possible!), and towed to FL Gulf, and Coastal NC. He could give you
some
insight on trailering, set up and take down. His boat will show a lot
nicer
than my old beater.

You mention you were new to sailing. You should check out the Concord
Yacht
Club.. This is a sail only club that provides lessons. Bill W is a long
time
member and past Commodore.

I have owned my R22 about 6 years or so. I have never regretted the
decision. My boat has a faded blue hull so it is showing some age but
everything is sound.

Are you going to keep your boat in the water or on a trailer?

Welcome,

Wally




On 8/30/07, Steven Alm <stevenalm at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Welcome, Tom.
>
> Of course we all think you've made a great choice in the R22.  It's
a
> great
> boat for a starter because it's very forgiving of mistakes yet
responsive
> to
> more advanced handling.  And you've come to the right place if you
need
> any
> advice about this boat.  We have many very expert sailors,
repairmen,
> fixerupers, problem-solvers (tho I'm not any of those) who can help
you on
> your journey into becoming an expert yourself.
>
> Feel free to ask any questions.  And questions do not have to be
limited
> to
> the R22.  If you have any questions or comments regarding President
Bush,
> Katrina, the fires in Greece, your pets, the national debt or the
price of
> tea in China, you are welcome to post them.  I'm not kidding, we have
an
> expert on China here on the list.
>
> Have you narrowed down your list of wants and needs for your boat? 
How
> will
> you be using the boat?  Day sailing?  Overnight?  Weekending? 
Trailering?
> X-sailing?  What types of food and beverages to you intend to consume
on
> the
> boat?
>
> Tell us about yourself.  What do you do for a living?  Wife, kids? 
How
> much
> money do you make?  Please submit your 1099 for our
> perusal.  (joking)  With
> the name Tommy Dorsey, I gotta ask if you're a musician.
>
> You're close to Wally.  Try to hook up with him--he's one of our
finest.
>
> Slim
>
> On 8/29/07, Brad Haslett <flybrad at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Anne,
> >
> > Obviously you're up late as well.  Allow me to hog this thread by
> inviting
> > you down again to get you eyes re-slanted on some good food!  Name
the
> > date
> > or the excuse.
> >
> > Brad
> >
> > On 8/29/07, Anne M <anima13 at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > You have made a GREAT decision in choosing the Rhodes for a
> > > first boat...problem is, no other boat will EVER compare!!
> > > Anne
> > > KY Lake.
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Tom Dorsey" <Tom at demaximis.com>
> > > To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 6:40 PM
> > > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Newbie
> > >
> > >
> > > > Greetings!
> > > >
> > > > I recently joined the list and since it seems that there is a
lull
> in
> > > > the conversation I thought I should at least make my presence
known.
> > > > I'm new to sailing and hope to be able to learn from the
accumulated
> > > > wisdom of the members.
> > > >
> > > > After a lot of late night research I decided that the R22 is
the
> boat
> > > > that I hope to spend my time with and I'm in the process of
looking
> > for
> > > > a boat to purchase.  I have a lot to learn about what I need
and I
> > hope
> > > > you don't mind while I listen in as I determine what would
work
> best.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Initially, my learning time will be on local waters in TN.
> > > > (Knoxville)
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for the opportunity.
> > > >
> > > > Tom
> > > >
> > > > R. Thomas Dorsey
> > > > 450 Montbrook Lane
> > > > Knoxville, TN 37919-2705
> > > > 865-691-5052
> > > > 865-691-9835 (fax)
> > > >
> > > >
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