[Rhodes22-list] Maybe selling my Rhodes22? Maybe not!

Thu Jan 24 10:37:26 EST 2013

Thanks Rob...

On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 9:45 AM, Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:

> Rob,
> That's a tough one.  My short answer would be to spend your time sailing!
>  As much as I would hate to part with the Rhodes, you've got a boat that
> sails and meets your needs.  I'd be inclined to sell the Rhodes, especially
> if you can find someone willing to complete the restoration. - Rob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Rob Granger
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 6:31 PM
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> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Maybe selling my Rhodes22? Maybe not!
>
> Hey List
>
> I'm trying to make a decision and I'm waffling.
> I got a great deal on a Rhodes 22 last winter ... it was a great deal
> because of the price.  I picked up this Rhodes 22 in Annapolis for $250.
> The deal was I had to  move it withing 10 days and I happened to have some
> time off and a trailer I could use so...   It came with a one season old
> (only used 3 times) main sail... so I figured I was already ahead
> regardless of the condition of the boat.  And I had at one time Chartered
> Stan's boat and I REALLY fell in love with the Rhodes sailboat.  So of
> course I wanted my own.  I even thought I might just part her out if she
> was in too bad a shape but ...The sail is very crispy.  And the boat is not
> in throw away condition just yet.  A little sweat equity and a few hundred
> dollars in plywood and fiberglass and she will be ready to sail again.
> Anyway, I don't want to get into the details of the boat per say because
> this is not an ad so much as me asking for some soundings.
>
> So here is my story...
> I also owned (at that time) a MacGregor 22 that I had fully restored and
> my thoughts were I would enjoy cruising with my kids in the Mac while I
> fixed
> up the Rhodes.   That was the plan but we had several great cruises in the
> Mac last season and decided we really want to do a lot more cruising...
> and I have a large family ...the Mac 22 was too small for us.  And although
> the Rhodes is larger than the Mac as I thought about it, the Rhodes will
> probably still be too small for all of us as well.
>
> Fast forward a year and I sold my Mac and picked up a Balboa 26.   Man! the
> Balboa is a lot more boat inside and nearly ready to cruise  so my
> motivation to complete the restoration on the Rhodes is waning (fast).  I
> want to spend more time sailing while my kids are still at home.
>
> The Rhodes is definitely a project boat but I've already done much of the
> really nasty work.
> I have removed the bottom paint on the Rhodes, to the original gel coat...
> I've repaired the dings, gouges and nicks in the hull, faired her and
> prepared it for a barrier coat (and the epoxy  barrier coat is sitting in
> my shed waiting for a warm day so that will be completed soon).  I've
> removed the rotten galley and salon area, the wood in the V-birth and head
> compartment are in okay shape and just need a laminate put over the wood to
> make it look great again.  There are two soft spots on the deck and the
> keel trunk will need some fiberglass work and  the ports need replacing and
> the rear hatch cover needs some attention and it will need a new rub rail.
>
> I've acquired a duel axle trailer that I've started the modifications to
> fit the Rhodes,  I need a warm Saturday to finish that job,  I need to
> attach the new bunks.  And it has new LED lights and fresh zinc paint.
>
> So the pluses are a new main sail, solid rigging, roller furled head sail
> and a duel axle trailer....  the rest is a real project boat.
>
> I'm not highly motivated to sell her but... if someone really wants her,
> and will finish fixing her up, I can't really justify keeping her so I'd
> let her go for the value of the trailer and main sail.  I'm thinking
> $900-ish for the trailer and main sail and I'll throw the boat, rigging and
> head sail in for "free".   :-)  I'f I haven't put on the barrier coat yet,
> I'll throw in the gallon of epoxy paint ($85 value) as well.... but I
> intend to paint her as soon as I get a warm and dry Saturday.
>
> If you know someone who wants a decent cruising boat but does not have a
> lot of cash... or someone who (like me) likes fixing up old boats... please
> pass along this posting.  I might have a boat they could have and it would
> truly be a great value.  Or if you think I should finish fixing her up and
> give her to one of my kids....  any advice is welcome????    I'm kind of
> torn here.
>
> Fair winds and I hope you are living someplace warm,
>
> The other Rob
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Dr. Robert Granger
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Sweet Briar College
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