[Rhodes22-list] Call for Advice

[Frank Tugwell]

Thanks for the welcome, Rob.  Stan has great things to say about the owners,
and it is already clear what a great group this is.  

Dinghy: my wife and I take short overnights--20-30 miles downriver--to
streams feeding into the Potomac.  We often stay in lovely little isolated
anchorages (I will share the secrets for anyone interested).  On these trips
we normally take a 20 lb. Boston Terrier.  Our usual procedure is to hop in
the dinghy and go to shore so that Winston (the terrier, named after
Churchill) can do his business before we go to bed.  Once we are anchored,
we would like to stay anchored, so the dinghy (with electric motor) serves
this purpose.  Admittedly, this is from earlier cruising experience, but we
have been thinking of taking this same approach with the Rhodes.  Hence the
dingy.

Frank Tugwell
 
Contact Details:
http://www.franktugwell.tel

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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Lowe, Rob
Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 4:42 PM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Call for Advice

Frank,
Welcome aboard.  Be prepared for some (sometimes) interesting conversations.
Question, why the dingy? - rob


S/V Getaway
1976 Rhodes 22



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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Frank Tugwell
Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 3:36 PM
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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Call for Advice

This is my first post to the Rhodes list and Stan has suggested that I turn
to the owner for advice.   I am buying a new Rhodes 22 from Stan (probably
delivery in April, 2010) and have a number of questions about options.  I
would appreciate any advice that other owners may offer.  A couple of
questions, to begin with:
 
a)       What engine should I buy-what size and what kind?  Note that the
detachable throttle and gear shift that appear on the boat-show boat are no
longer offered by the manufacturer.  I am particularly interested in getting
an engine that is strong enough to easily reach hull speed while pulling a
very small dinghy.  I am also concerned that the engine allow easy control
when entering and leaving a marina.  Any suggestions appreciated.
b)       What instruments do I need?  At this point I am planning to use my
handheld Garmin Oregon 400C for charts and compass.  The one instrument that
I really would like is a large-screen, fixed, depth sounder that I can put
on the cabin and see from the stern of the cockpit.  I would like to have
one that is "in-hull" mounted, rather than "through-hull."  If anyone has
experience with the options, I would appreciate help.
 
Thanks in advance.
 
Frank Tugwell
 
Contact Details:
6406 Waterway Drive,
Falls Church, VA 22044
703-658-9162
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