[Rhodes22-list] Must Have / Like to Have / Boom Room

[Caesar Paul]

Hi Arthur and Rhodes List
   
  What is the weather like in Atlanta and have you been doing much sailing lately.  Where do you do most of your sailing?
   
  In our last telephone conversation, I gave you the incorrect dates for my trip to General Boats.  Our flights are booked for the last weekend in October ( 26th to 29th), and not September as I had mentioned.  I am hoping that it will be warm enough for Stan to give us a demonstration sail.
   
  Stan asked me to prepare a "must have" and a "like to have" list, and these are what I have come up with thus far:  
   
  1. Battened main sail
  2. Mast Hoist Crane
  3. Diamond Board
  4. 175 Genoa
  5.  Motor Steering linkage
  6.  Mast Head Antenna
  7.  VHF Radio
  8. Bulkhead Compass
  9. In Hull Depth Finder
  10. New Design Boom Room instead of Bimini
  11. Marine Head
  12.  Hiking Seats
  13. Wells for 2 Batteries
  14.  Boom Room
  15. seat & Cockpit Filler Cushions
   
   
  How would you divide this list into "Must Have" and "Like to Have" groups, and what would you add?
  Can you send me some pictures of the New Boom Room, and with it serving as a Bimini ?
   
  There has been some good exchange about the Marine Head / Potty choice, but for most of us it comes down to what the wife prefers.  Am I correct on this point?
   
  the Hiking Seat is not a necessity, but it gives one great view of his surroundings, plus, it is quite comfortable.  Considering cost it might be prudent to include it now for I am very far away from the factory.  the same goes for the Mast Head Antenna.
   
  I am looking for a nice balance of safety, comfort and performance, which the Rhodes is reported to give anyhow.
   
  Thanks for your input.
   
  Caesar Paul