[Rhodes22-list] New here - intro and some questions

[jimtracyjohnston at centurytel.net]

Rob, There is no comparison in the Rhodes & Mac.  The Mac has what 
appears to be a lot for the bargin price. The shinny adjustable wrench 
in the bargin bin at the lumber yard looks just like a Snap-On or 
Craftsman until you use it. The Rhodes will give you many enjoyable 
hours of sailing if treated properly not many hours of fixing and 
patching. One suggestion is the use of a mast raising system. The IMF 
system is heavy. When we first purchased our Rhodes I raised the mast 
alone with halyards connected to the stern, cross ties, bungies, lots 
of luck and more than one unsuccessful attempt.  The next suggestion to 
to call the new Rhodes "Our" boat. Get your wife involved.  We have 
several super female contributors on the list that you MUST listen to. 
Their knowledge is wonderful!!! They don't try the macho, often stupid, 
solution to problems.  I hope they (ladies) will jump in here. Good 
Luck, Jim J "LOON"

Quoting "Rob S." <sealovertech at yahoo.com>:
> Joined last night, got my first digest today.  I figured I'd 
> introduce myself. 
> I own a 1973 Venture 17 which I enjoy with the wife, or a friend, or
> single-handed on the local lakes, the Susquehanna and the Chesapeake. 
>  I first
> saw a Rhodes at the Annapolis sailboat show last year.   I was 
> smitten.  I read
> every page of that book Stan calls a brochure. 
>
>
> I tried overnighting on the 17 but just need (want?) something bigger, and of
> course I'm on a very tight budget. 
>
> Right now the top two choices are a Macgregor 25 at a bargain 
> basement price and
> it needs work in a few areas that I have experience and ability (cleaning,
> engine, woodworking, trailer modification)      And a used Rhodes 
> with standard
> floorplan, IMF, fancy engine lift and a Rhodes trailer.   This is 
> from General
> Boats, as-is.   But it's exactly 4 times the price of the bargain basement
> Mac.    Still a bargain compared to the one private-sale Rhodes I've seen
> lately.     I presented both options to the wife.  The Mac is in the 
> "who cares,
> do what you want" price range and the Rhodes will require me to buy her new
> curtains and put a tile floor in the kitchen, and will totally deplete my
> allowance fund. 
>
>
> I'm seesawing back and forth.   The 22 and 25 both seem to have 
> "enough" room. 
> The 22 I think would be more like my 17 in that if I feel like going 
> out for a
> sail in the evening after work I can just go down to the river, rig 
> and launch
> it myself and poke around until after sunset.   (and launch in an unprotected
> ramp in river current)
>
>
> I guess I really didn't have a question other than "is there other things I
> should be thinking about in this comparison?"
>
>
> Thank you in advance for any replies.    -Rob
>
>
>
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