[Rhodes22-list] mark osterbrock Looking for a Rhodes 22

[mark osterbrock]

Ed,
Thanks for the advice. When I find a boat I am interested in I would like to
run it by you. What would you say are the most important concerns, general
or specific in buying a early 80's model R22?
    Also on what body of water should I expect to meet the rum loving
Captain?
                                        Mark

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tootle" <ekroposki at charter.net>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 7:02 PM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] mark osterbrock Looking for a Rhodes 22


>
>
> Mark,
>
> Welcome to the Rhodes List.  As you must have seen in your shot time here,
> there is occasionally some information on sailing or sailboats mixed in...
>
> You indicated that you have communicated with General Boats.   You might
ask
> why his recycled boats cost so much.  After a boat has been sailed for
> several years it gets grimy and shop worn.  It needs a lot of man hours to
> clean it up, change running rigging, update or repair, and make requested
> changes.
>
> You did not tell us of your sailing experience nor your sailboat
rebuilding
> skills.  You may find that ideal boat for $5,000 to 10,000.  Then in the
> year after acquiring that ideal boat you find that you spend another
$10,000
> in repairs and updates and desired equipment.
>
> I suggest hard negotiations with Commodore Spitzer.  You may be able to
wear
> him out since he is 80 some years old.  What you will get is a boat that
you
> can sail when you get it with any updates agreed upon.
>
> If you must acquire a used boat, check the bona fides of the seller on
this
> forum.  I can think of one boat for sale in Florida that  might meet your
> expectations.  Search the archives for Luis Guzman.  He has a change in
> marital situation that is forcing the sale.
>
> Also see my recent post on how to search the archives:
>
> http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/2008-January/046674.html
>
> Of course if you use the method, you have the same obligation as the guy I
> sent the message to.  In case you did not notice, he has not helped with
> your questions yet…
>
> Also you bring a bottle of Mt. Gay rum to sail with the Rhodes Captain
> pictured:
>
> http://www.nabble.com/file/p14767872/This%2Bmuch.JPG This+much.JPG
>
> Ed K
> Greenville, SC, USA
>
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