[Rhodes22-list] Ok to beach the Rhodes?

[R22RumRunner at aol.com]

Steve,
Because of the design of the Rhodes bottom and shoal draft keel, the simple 
 answer is no. You can damage the keel and housing. The best way to 
approach a  beach is to anchor out and then back the Rhodes towards the beach using 
the  motor. With the centerboard and rudder raised, you can back to about 
knee deep  water when getting off using the ladder.
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 1/6/2013 6:17:31 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
steverayj at hotmail.com writes:

I am  used to a swing keel boat where I can head up to a sand beach and then
be  able to push off when I'm done. Can that be done in the Rhodes? I have  
a
feeling the answer is no. Thanks -- Steve



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Fair  winds and following seas .....  Steve
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