[Rhodes22-list] history of Rhodes 22 innovations by Mike Cheung

[Michael D. Weisner]

Hi Mike,

Welcome, welcome...

The "when" of some of the R22 innovations has always been an interesting 
subject.  You may be interested in reviewing the sales literature that I 
saved from the time when I purchased my R22 (October '80) which I posted 
last September 
(http://www.nabble.com/Rhodes-22-Sales-Literature-from-1980-to12766685.html#a12766685)

The Options and Standards Price List show the "Inner Mast Furling with the 
R-22 Sally-Sail Main...$1,995" which Stan was experimenting with when my R22 
was delivered in March '81.  The "new" motor mount was a 6:1!  Even a 
self-contained marine head was listed for $135, although not a "stand-up" 
design.

It was a glorious time for invention, innovation, a bit of salesmanship (and 
a little "vaporware") but the bottom line is that the boat, motor and 
trailer are still in use (with some rebuilding and maintenance) as I enter 
the 28th season with my R22!!  Just look at what you got in 1981 for less 
than $15K before Stan moved to NC!!

One thing has remained constant all these years, I still don't even think 
about the cost of fuel for the boat, even though it has increased nearly 
800% since the early 80's!  If I burn 10 gallons in a season, it's a lot.

Mike
s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
Nissequogue River, NY

From: "Mike Cheung" <mikecheung at att.net>Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 4:36 PM
>
> *ouch* Guess I had that coming.
>
> Seriously though, if the list will provide the input, sure, I'll put
> together a document and pdf it.  How about starting with years for :
>
> imf (more precise than early 80's if possible)
> enclosed head
> "easy hoist" engine mount
> captain's chairs
> solar battery rechargers
> cabin roof hatches
>
>
>
>
> Tootle wrote:
>>
>> Mike,
>>
>> Sounds like a great project for you.  Please post in PDF format.
>>
>> Ed K
>> Greenville, SC, USA
>>  http://www.nabble.com/file/p16945861/Carter.gif Carter.gif
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>>
>>
>> Mike Cheung wrote:
>>>
>>> Is there a list somewhere of the milestone dates for the various Rhodes
>>> 22 innovations?  It looks like IMF came in the early 80's.  When did the
>>> enclosed head make its appearance?  How about the nifty outboard mount?
>>>
>>  http://www.nabble.com/file/p16945861/Carter.gif Carter.gif
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