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

Thu Jan 24 21:21:48 EST 2013

Rob, I am very interested in speaking with you as I have been calling you
phone number for hours and am continuing to get a busy signal. Please call
my cell at (610) 304-7777. Having built my own sail boat from scratch
(Marine Plywood over Carbon Fiber) I am very interested in your "Project
Boat" I have been looking for a Rhodes 22 for some time.

Sincerely,

Rick Warther

On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 10:37 AM, Rob Granger <rgranger at sbc.edu> wrote:

> 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
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> > 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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