[Rhodes22-list] Fair Price

[Laurie Denney]

Eric,

We found our 75 Rhodes 22 just 3 years ago, sitting sadly on its trailer on
the side of the road.  It had been sitting for several years and looked a
mess but it was sound and ready to sail.  We purchased ours for 2450 and
have never looked back.  We sailed her for a year before we got her genoa
fixed.

This past fall, thru our not paying attention to the water levels, our boat
capsided and the boat filled with lake water and mud.  I was heartbroken at
the site of her, and thought that we had lost her.

We have gotten her back up and cleaned up.  No leaks, cracks or breaks.  The
mast, and sails are fine and she is back on the water today, just as
wonderful as before.  This is one amazing piece of engineering and a great
investment for a family.



Live Passionately,
Laurie Denney


On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 3:55 PM, Eric Larson <eric at hedgemeer.org> wrote:

> Hello folks,
>
> It just occurred to me that I could run this by you.  I have the
> opportunity
> to get a 1977 Rhodes 22 for $2000.  Here is what I know (I have net yet
> seen
> the boat as it is ~8 hours away):
>
> Owner has known the boat since 1980, and owned it himself for 10 years
> Owner has not used it for the last 5 years (bought a bigger boat)
>   - Stored inside until last fall when it was stored outside, shrinkwrapped
> Sail Inventory (all unknown age/condition): 2 mains and a Genoa
> Standing rigging replaced 7 years ago
> Owner lists condition as "very good", still trying to assess what that
> means.
> No blisters or stress fractures
> No leaks
> 1977 7.5 HP Honda 4 stroke engine (low hours)
> 1977 Original trailer, used 2x per year to put in and take out for the
> season
>
> Issues that I know about:
> Roller furler was bent, and the tube replaced, and now somehow the Genoa is
> not the right size and needs to be altered (still working out what this
> is...I am sure my ignorance is preventing true understanding)
>
> Target audience: the Larson family, 2 adults, 4 kids with a Ford Windstar
> tow vehicle and a short commute to the lake.
>
> I definately like the esign of the boat on paper, but that happened with
> another boat, and then when I saw the real deal I did not like it very
> much.
>
> What would you say about this situation?
> a) Its a steal of a deal, don't let it go
> b) Its about what I would expect to pay for a Rhodes of this age/condition
> c) I'd offer less
> d) Don't touch it with a 10' pole
>
> Thanks,
> Eric Larson
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