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

[KUHN, LELAND]

Rob,
 
Most people on this list will think this is a no-brainer regardless of price.  I'm cheap and still bought a Rhodes over less expensive boats.  Rhodes cost more because of their quality but that's not what drove my decision.  The Rhodes has so many positive features not found on the MacGregor that it is truly an apples-to-oranges comparison.  Think of your favorite and least favorite shirts.  Your favorite shirt likely cost more but was a better value, not because of its quality, but because you wear it more often and probably never wear your least favorite shirt.  I'm convinced that I sail my Rhodes more because it's easier and more enjoyable to sail.  If I look at cost per hour of fun, the Rhodes is less expensive than anything else I could have purchased.
 
I paid Stan a ridiculous amount of money to recyle a 1986 Rhodes in 2004 but I must admit that I've spent nothing on repairs aside from minimal routine maintenance (mostly outboard service and bottom paint).
 
On the flip side 4x the cost is a lot of money and the MacGregor is probably much easier to trailer and launch, especially regarding mast raising.
 
Good luck!
 
Lee
1986 Rhodes22  AT EASE
Kent Island, MD
 
 
 
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From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org on behalf of Rob S.
Sent: Fri 11/12/2010 4:54 PM
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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] New here - intro and some questions



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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