[Rhodes22-list] '76 Alumni Rhodies and Older

Sat Jul 6 21:54:13 EDT 2013

And at least three on Lake Erie in the Sandusky area. 
Does Stan keep records of original owners eg GBX220134E78. 

Mike Hellyar
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On Jul 6, 2013, at 5:02 PM, Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca> wrote:

> Thanks for the suggestions Chris. Which raises the question whether there
> are any other Rhodes 22 on Lake Ontario?
> 
> Graham Stewart
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Chris Geankoplis
> Sent: July-05-13 12:04 PM
> To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List'
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] '76 Alumni Rhodies and Older
> 
> Hey Graham,
>    You made the right choice!  So you have had the boat since 1992?
> The good news is that a rebuild is in most peoples' abilities.  I have done
> it twice and helped on a 3rd.  Luckily it did not involve a lot of
> fiberglass work.  Having restored a much larger and older boat ( Coronado 34
> 1968) in Mexico over the last few years (still not done), the Rhodes is a
> much more doable project.  If you get lonely, there are a number of Rhodes
> on the other side of your lake.  Invite them to beautiful Canada and
> organize an exotic tour!  If you have a good trailer, do a tour of the east
> coast of the U.S. Stopping at some of the most beautiful sailing venues on
> the coast and meet up with the resident Rhodies, I know for sure that there
> are a large number of them who would love to show you their sailing locals.
> Or head down to Florida during your winter time (starts in August, right?)
> and enjoy some warm weather and Rhodie companionship.  Or if you are really
> ambitious and a proud Canadian, check out the next Rhodes Rally in the
> Pacific NW (well South west for you) for next year.  I am going to try to
> get the guys to go to Desolation Sound B.C. next year(you read my journals
> about that a couple of years ago, yes?)   Anyway, you will have a great time
> with this boat whatever you do.
> 
> Chris Geankoplis
> Medford, Oregon
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Graham Stewart
> Sent: Friday, July 5, 2013 7:54 AM
> To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List'
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] '76 Alumni Rhodies and Older
> 
> Chris:
> I was introduced to the RC22 at the Toronto Boat how in 1972 but never saw
> it there again. I found the boat I have now 20 years later and was delighted
> when I did. The fellow I bought it from had no idea why I was so excited to
> find it but Stan's write up had stayed with me all those years and
> thoroughly convinced me that this was the best boat in its class for me.
> Nothing since has persuaded me otherwise even though I have had to invest a
> lot of time bringing it back into good condition. But it is hard to enjoy a
> regatta of Rhodes when you are the only one.
> 
> Graham 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Chris Geankoplis
> Sent: July-04-13 1:58 PM
> To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List'
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] '76 Alumni Rhodies and Older
> 
> Hey Graham,
>    You may be right about being the oldest. (boat that is).  Over the
> years I do recall several Canadian Rhodies but can't recall any specifics.
> I know back around 78 or 79 Stan sold one to a fellow from Montreal for sure
> as I was a "volunteer" at the shows when I was living in Annapolis.
> Chris G
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Graham Stewart
> Sent: Thursday, July 4, 2013 6:29 AM
> To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List'
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] '76 Alumni Rhodies and Older
> 
> I have not seen anyone identify a boat older than mine since I have been on
> the list. It is a 74, hull 244 and yes, it was called the Rhodes Continental
> back then. I would be curious to know why "continental" was dropped from the
> name. I also think it might be the only R22 in Canada.
> 
> Graham Stewart
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Chris Geankoplis
> Sent: July-03-13 9:55 PM
> To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List'
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] '76 Alumni Rhodies and Older
> 
> Nice to hear that there are still some'76's like my old one still out there.
> Hey I wonder, who has the oldest Rhodes? (that would be a "Continental" I
> think).  I know that there is at least one '74.  Who out there has a more
> vintage one?
> Chris G
> Enosis
> Medford OR
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of labsailor
> Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 4:52 PM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Redesigned Traveler
> 
> Hi guys.  I'm also a 76 Rhodes owner with a hull id # GBX220078N76.  I'm in
> Winston-Salem, NC.  Am also going to try to go from wire to bar & car
> traveler at some time, perhaps when I redo all of the standing rigging. 
> Have had my hands full with fixing centerboard trunk leak (fixed now, thank
> goodness),  trailer bunk repairs and reupholstering the cabin cushions. 
> "Jaws" is finally starting to look better than some of the other poor
> neglected boats at the marina.  Now if I just had a larger lake
> nearby..Since trailer is secure now I may try to get up to Smith Mtn. Lake. 
> Have a good/safe 4th everyone.
> 
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