[Rhodes22-list] Introduction-soon to be new old Rhodes owner

[David Bradley]

Hi Mac.  Welcome to the list.  My two cents - you've got a good set of
options in mind.  We use our bimini a lot and I'm glad we bought it,
even though it's a bit of a nuisance when not in use.  You didn't
mention cockpit cushions - they would be near the top of my list.  One
option we bought that we've really enjoyed is the cockpit filler
cushions - so you can stretch out at anchor or at the dock.  Permanent
head vs. porta-potti has been discussed at lenght on this list - you
can search the archives - I think it comes down to how much you'll
really be using it and how accessible pump out services are.  Porta
potti requires daily maintenance but won't have potential for bigger
problems someday. UPP package is good if you have a tight moorage
situation and need to maneuver into a slip and avoid expesnsive boats.
 I'm glad I have it every time I return to our slip but I disconnect
it as soon as I leave the marina.

Enjoy,

Dave


On Sun, Jun 29, 2008 at 5:03 AM, William McCready Jr.
<wmccready at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Just wanted to intoduce myself and to say that I have put a deposit on a 1990 R-22 that will be ready mid to late July. After windsurfing for 20+ years I have decided to learn to sail  sitting down and through some undue influence from a friend, Chris G., I have decided a Rhodes is the boat for me. I feel priviledged to own (soon) one of these boats. So I have a lot to learn- about sailing, the boat, and also how to equip the boat before picking her up.I live in Arnold just north of Annapolis,MD and will be sailing on the Magothy River (tributary of the Chesapeake Bay) and the Bay too.  On my wish list so far I have: pop top enclosure, a solar panel, and am considering a hatch (or two?), a permanent head vs porti-potti, and a bimini, and purchasing a 8hp, high thrust,electric start, 4 stroke, Yamaha with 20" shaft instead of the UPP package. Any and all suggestions about what to put on her and how to educate myself on sailing and safety is appreciated.
>
> Thank you,
> Mac McCready
>
> William E.B. McCready Jr., CFP
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