[Rhodes22-list] Chris Crispel

[Chris Crispel]

Robert:

Forgot to ask what modifications would you suggest for my intended purpose?

Cheers

Thanks
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ronald Lipton" <rlipton at earthlink.net>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 3:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Chris Crispel


>I have not been offshore, but I have been in 4-6 ft waves on Lake Michigan.
> The boat handled the conditions much better then the crew.
> One of the advantages of the Rhodes is the variety of sail
> configurations that can be used.
> I have sailed with a whisper of genoa and a hint of main.  On the other
> hand
> it does not compare with a boat like the Dana 24 which
> are designed for offshore sailing, have small cockpits and deep fixed 
> keels.
> The Rhodes will do fine if you are caught in bad weather, but it's
> compromises
> tend toward comfort and trailering rather than long offshore passages.
>
>
> Ron
>
>
> Robert Skinner wrote:
>> Chris,
>>
>> It's sort  of like the dirt track racing adage - "There is
>> no substitute for cubic inches."  When it comes to sailboats,
>> there is no substitute for mass low down.  On the other hand,
>> mass costs speed and fiberglass.
>>
>> The R22, like every boat, is a compromise.  She is light enough
>> to tow, sail fast, and produce for a reasonable price - and
>> heavy enough to be remarkably stable.  The beautifully
>> designed hull shape, with plenty of flare and freeboard,
>> greatly contributes to the R22's stability.
>>
>> That said, you need to get the feel of the boat any way you can
>> to see if she is for you.  You will be surprised at the amount
>> of easily useable interior space.
>>
>> /Robert
>>
>> Chris Crispel wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks for the kind welcome, Robert.
>>>
>>> My question still stands about the boat's use for offshore sailing in
>>> Panama.  I would certainly like to hear about the boat's behavior in 
>>> rough
>>> conditions-anything would help
>>>
>>> Many Thanks
>>>
>>> Chris
>>>
>
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