[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22 in the Virgin Islands

Thu Feb 19 13:36:15 EST 2009

All this talk of rum, beer and sailing reminds me of a winterizing technique
used by a buddy in my marina.  Istead of using that pink antifreeze in his
potable water system, he used vodka.  Me and several others helped him
remove his "antifreeze" throughout the sailing season.

Rob Lowe wrote:
> 
> If you're going to the Virgin Islands, then rum would be the drink of
> choice.  Mt. Gay if Rummy is on board.  The advantage of rum is it takes
> up less room than beer, so you could take more with you.  Either way, I
> agree with Tom, buying a container ship would still be the cheaper
> alternative. - rob
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Tom Sullivan
> Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 9:31 AM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22 in the Virgin Islands
> 
> I think it would be cheaper to put in on a container ship then supply
> you
> guys with beer for the trip.  It might even be cheaper to buy a
> container
> ship.  
> Let's see, if you sail *non-stop* out of Miami, it would probably take
> about
> 15 days at 3.5 knots.  You guys are just going to have to sleep in the
> cockpit and fill the cabin with kegs.  And by N.O. I guess you mean New
> Orleans?  You are truly a glutton for punishment. 
> 
> The cost of shipping it is the next major factor.  I have emailed one of
> the
> local shipping companies, but haven't heard back yet.
> 
> Tom
> 
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> Ben,
> 
> Can't you figure out a way to tow the beer behind the R22?  At least
> that 
> way, it will stay cooler and won't be so much work!
> 
> Mike
> s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
> Nissequogue River, NY
> 
> From: "ben" Wednesday, February 11, 2009 5:35 PM
>> That does sound fun.  Do you think we'd have to rip out some of the
> foam
>> floatation to make room for all of the beer?
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Bob Weber
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 16:18
>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22 in the Virgin Islands
>>
>>
>> Come on Ben how about you and I deliver it for the cost of food, beer
> and
>> flight back.  N.O. to USVI at 3 knots, sounds like a lot of fun &
> beer. 
>> Bob
>> W> From: benonvelvetelvis at theskinnyonbenny.com> To:
>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:43:29 -0600> 
>> Subject:
>> Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22 in the Virgin Islands> > I did a BVI
> charter
>> several years ago, and I constantly thought about what> great cruising
>> grounds for the R22 it would be. Sure, you have to be on the> lookout
> for
>> bad weather, but there are a zillion good destinations and> you're
> never 
>> out
>> of sight from the closest harbor.> > The R22's ability to sail right
> up to
>> shore will make you the envy of every> anchorage. > > Have you looked
> into
>> the cost of shipping her down there? > > > Ben> R22 Velvet Elvis> >
>> -----Original Message-----> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org>
>> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Bob Weber>
> Sent:
>> Tuesday, February 10, 2009 17:46> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject:
>> Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22 in the Virgin Islands> > > Tom, That is
> an
>> interesting question. I have always pictured myself doing> some
> coastal
>> cruising in my r22 in US waters but never envisioned sailing> the boat
> in
>> the conditions around the USVI. The principle differences are> that
> the 
>> area
>> has sustained winds >20 kts over deep water with moderate> fetch. The
>> distance between islands varies but 10 to 20 ml from one to the> next.
>> Before I get too specific let me just say that the Rhodes 22 could>
> get 
>> you
>> around just fine. Compared to no boat - it is a great alternative.> 
>> Compared
>> to the cost of a boat built for the conditions (45' + boat which> the
>> average person can't afford to buy, slip and maintain) it is a great>
>> alternative. The short comming is purely the size of the boat.
> Messing> 
>> with
>> 4 to 6 foot swells in a 22 foot boat is a lot different (slower and>
>> potentially dangerous) than in a boat twice the size. The distance 
>> between>
>> ports will exasperate the slowness and further exposes you to weather>
>> threats. This boat is not meant to "Ship" water and a skilled &
> prudent>
>> skipper should be able to avoid that in 95% of the conditions you are
>> likely> to experiece there. If you are worried about the 5%, there are
>> "Ocean> rated" boats under 25 feet. You would miss out on all the
> great
>> features of> the R-22. > > Bob Weber> > > From: talmorin at hotmail.com>
> To:
>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> Date: Tue, 10> Feb 2009 10:24:12 -0400> 
>> Subject:
>> [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22 in the Virgin> Islands> > Hello everyone,> >
> My
>> name is Tom and I recently moved to St.> Croix in the US Virgin
> Islands>
>> from Houston, TX. Just before leaving> Houston my wife and I had
> pretty
>> much> decided to get a Rhodes 22.> > My> question is, what do you all 
>> think
>> about a Rhodes 22 down here? I would>> mainly be using it to sail in
> the
>> relatively protected waters around the>> island, but also want the
> option 
>> of
>> doing a crossing from St. Croix to St.>> Thomas, which is about 40
> miles 
>> of
>> open ocean. Anybody have any experience>> sailing in this part of the
>> world?> > Thanks,> > Tom>>
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