[Rhodes22-list] Chris Crispel

[Leland]

Chris,

Here's some food for thought:  
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Forest/2727/trailersubweb/trailer_home.html
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Forest/2727/trailersubweb/trailer_home.html 

Many would disagree with his selection, especially those on this listserve. 
His primary reason for not selecting the Rhodes was because of his manly
size, which is slightly smaller than you.

You received some great responses on this list.  Taking Chris G. up on his
invitation is probably the best advice.  After a spending some time sailing
on the Rhodes you'll probably be able to figure out if she's right for you.

Seems like the biggest decision will be how easy you want the boat to be
trailered.  Boats that are easier to trailer than the Rhodes are less stable
and boats that are more stable are harder to trailer.  The big 175 genoa is
fantastic in the right conditions, but you can easily broach the boat in
moderate wind if the thing isn't reefed.  If you know the boat and how much
sail should be out, it's extremely stable for a boat that can be trailered
with a reasonable size vehicle. 

Good luck!

Lee
1986 Rhodes22  At Ease
Kent Island, MD



Chris Crispel wrote:
> 
> Hi Tootle:
> 
> I'm here on "the list" because I have been taken with the Rhodes 22 but
> have 
> a major question that needs to be put to the members of 'the list".
> 
> My wife and I will be moving to the Republic of Panama to make it our
> future 
> home.  As you may know, there are no bays (to speak of) or lakes, just the 
> ocean.  My question is multifaceted- have any of you sailed offshore in
> the 
> Rhodes?, how does she handle ocean swells, what adjustments
> (modifications) 
> would you make to increase safety and comfort aboard.  Yes, I do know that 
> one can sail in a cork, but who wants to be battered about in the ocean.
> 
> I have been sailing since the age of 16 and now I'm way, way, beyond that. 
> I am a highly experienced sailor and my common sea sense is that this
> vessel 
> is to small and subject to being tossed about like a cork.  So, please
> tell 
> me that I am wrong and making to much out of this.
> 
> I currently reside in Ashland, Oregon and would love to meet other owners 
> and their vessels.  California and Oregon are the States where that would
> be 
> possible.  However, if I can't meet everyone, then I will have to be 
> satisfied with "the list".
> 
> Many Thanks
> 
> Chris Crispel
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tootle" <ekroposki at charter.net>
> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 8:42 AM
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Chris Crispel
> 
> 
>>
>> Chris,
>>
>> Welcome to the Rhodes List.  Now, just who are you?  And where ya be? 
>> And
>> why ya here?
>>
>> Ed K
>> Greenville, SC, USA
>> fishin' is like a box of chocolate.. u never no what your gonna catch.. 
>> and
>> sometimes you catch nothing! Unattributed
>>
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