[Rhodes22-list] Toy or Tools

[Matt Brentjens]

Thanks for the advice, EdK!!

I'm going to do a bit more research about the PFDs . . . I still have a
while before Mr. Magoo is docked . . .  Thanks for the additional
information . . .

Before I started looking for a GPS, I thought I'd choose a Lowrance GPS just
because I heard more about Lowrance than any other sailing GPS.  However,
after researching, I think that Garmin looks like a better buy.  I haven't
yet checked Magellan out though, and I'll look into it.  My mom bought a
NUVI gps for her car, and she's VERY pleased . . . that certainly influenced
my thinking.  Finally, the reviews I've read about Garmin are uniformly
positive . . .

As for a trailer, I don't even have a car that could trailer the boat. 
Besides, Stan told me he'd be there for me if it was necessary to move my
boat, and I'm going to trust him (he's never led me wrong before).  I
certainly plan on getting a trailer in the future, but it's something I'm
going to have to put off for at least a while (not just because of the cost
of a trailer, but also because of the cost of a new car!!).

Thanks again for the additional advice, and please keep the advice coming!! 
Like you said, I am a rookie, not just to the Rhodes 22 but also to boat
ownership.  Any and all advice from veterans is appreciated!!

Matt B.


Tootle wrote:
> 
> Matt:
> 
> Sometimes my replies can be little sharp, but then I have been around long
> enough to know that to get some peoples attention you need an old fashion
> wood baseball bat or wooden oar.
> 
> Matt said, "The question of PFDs bothers me, but I'll make sure I have
> several Class II PFDs and I'll  cover my family (i.e. my ass) with
> automatically inflating PFDs for them.  Any advice as to where to buy??
> 
> Where to buy has been already answered by one of the most senior and most
> knowledgeable members of this forum.  Since you are a rookie, learn the
> significance of the different signatures attached to post to this forum.  
> The only addition to Michael’s recommendation that I would make is that
> Defender usually offers a nice discount at boat shows.
> 
> Check out the differences in products out there with Mustang as to the one
> to compare all others to.  Ask why Mustang are made to U.S. Navy flyboy
> specs.  Also, the ordinary Life Vest might be purchased used from a little
> room at the Plant.  Throw the old dog a bone.
> 
> A few years ago, I could have told you the technical details of the
> different GPS’s out there.  Garmin is a hot name, but not the only name. 
> Sometimes the Hot Name is achieved more through advertising and product
> placement.  For example by paying off the big name in marine stores and
> their catalogs and guaranteed profit margins may not translate to the
> sailors best buy .  Take the time to evaluate and compare some of the
> other products out there.  Magellan and Lowrance also make good products
> deserving of your consideration.
> 	
> Also, you said, “I'm not planning to trailer the boat (especially since
> I'm a block away from Stan's factory and he said we could hide it there in
> the event of a hurricane).”  It takes a trailer to get it to Stan’s
> factory.  You have seen how big Stan’s operation is, are you willing to
> presume that he will always have an extra trailer available?  Leaving your
> boat at the dock at the end of Midway Drive is not hurricane protection.
> 
> Besides, you need a trailer to take your boat to Captain Rummy for
> specific sailing instruction and advanced sailing and drinking while
> sailing techniques.  
> 
> Ed K
> Greenville, SC, USA
> "The world's best bilge pump is a scared boater with a bucket."
>   
> 
> 
> 

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