[Rhodes22-list] Please help a new Rhodes owner out

[John Lock]

At 10:45 AM 1/13/2008 -0800, Matt Brentjens wrote:
>I wanted a transducer because the Abemarle and nearby rivers are notoriously
>shallow.  Stan told me it is overkill ("The centerboard is my depth
>finder"), but I guess I just need my toys!

Matt, you will discover that knowing your depth is a great anchoring 
aid as well.  I also believe that if you're sailing at a good clip 
and depending on the centerboard to warn you of shallow water, it 
will be too late when you find out.

Cheers!

John Lock
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s/v Pandion - '79 Rhodes 22
Lake Sinclair, GA
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