[Rhodes22-list] Proof of authenticity (STAN SPITZER I DO NOTOWN A "RIG" RATHER A 71 RHODES CONTINENTAL)

[Ron Singerman]

Stan's responce to John is an example of why Stan has earned my respect as 
both a friend and someone I do business with.

>>ron<<
S/V Serenity

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "stan" <stan at rhodes22.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 7:42 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Proof of authenticity (STAN SPITZER I DO NOTOWN 
A "RIG" RATHER A 71 RHODES CONTINENTAL)


> John,
>
> I am really sorry to see you so upset - life is too short for these kind 
> of
> misunderstandings to cause such a reaction.   (I am working on it but so 
> far
> have not been Knighted so am not entitled to your having to address me as
> "Sir")
>
> I don't ever recall ever saying you did not own a Rhodes or a Triad 
> trailer.
> Was it my use of the word "Rig" that caused all this damage?   Rig simply
> means (at least to me) the complete package of boat and trailer and maybe
> motor.   It in no way was meant to imply or, to use your word, "insinuate"
> that you did not buy a Rhodes sailboat or a Triad trailer.   (Nor was it 
> my
> understanding this was even the issue we were haggling about)  However, 
> for
> historical interest, your boat was one of the first boats ever built for 
> us
> and may one day have extra value for that very reason.   It was built in
> Wichita KS by Lofland Sailcraft, long since out of business, probably
> because they did not learn how to be, as you define us, "extortionists".
>
> Come on John, relax.   You are missing GB's issue and getting upset over
> issues that never were.
>
> Let us know if you need anything from GB.   You are grandfathered in, 
> having
> purchased your boat prior to our grand idea of the GB Certificate of 
> Support
> program to help us keep up the value of your Rhodes by keeping it a boat
> still in production.
>
> Your favorite boat builder,
>
> stan
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Shulick" <jsbudda at verizon.net>
> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 9:06 PM
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Proof of authenticity (STAN SPITZER I DO NOT OWN 
> A
> "RIG" RATHER A 71 RHODES CONTINENTAL)
>
>
>>
>> Sir,
>>
>> Now you've really ticked me off with your insinuations that I don't 
>> really
>> own a Rhodes rather a cheep knockoff of some sort. Enclosed are the
>> original
>> documents that the previous owner was kind enough to give me.
>>
>> http://www.nabble.com/file/p25232842/Boat.jpeg
>>
>> Also for the trailer
>>
>> http://www.nabble.com/file/p25232842/Trailer.jpeg
>>
>> If you would like I also have the 6 page hand typed version of your
>> assembly
>> and rigging instructions. I sincerely hope this will put an end to this
>> ridiculous banter about the authenticity of my boat. As I will be
>> documenting the complete restoration of both my RHODES CONTINENTAL and
>> trailer including links to all suppliers for parts if you could be so 
>> kind
>> as to list any US or foreign patents you have regarding the 71 Rhodes
>> Continental and or the uni / matic RC trailer with a brief description
>> next
>> to the appropriate patent number I will refrain from posting any 
>> sensitive
>> or proprietary info. Otherwise go pound salt. When and/or if I sell my
>> Rhodes the new owner will need nothing from you or your company as the
>> boat
>> will be completely restored rendering your attempts at extortion for
>> service
>> moot.
>>
>> John Shulick
>>
>>
>>
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