[Rhodes22-list] How many people can Rhodes carry?

[Shawn Boles]

Thanks to everybody for the advice.  I think we will just take them out in
two groups. Sounds as if 5  adults in  the boat maxes things out.

Cheers,
Shawn
S / V Sweet Baboo
On Jun 30, 2013 8:17 AM, "Bob and Kathy Quinn" <bobandkathyr22 at bellsouth.net>
wrote:

> We find that one other couple (two people) works well for us in steady 15
> knots or so.  We have a couple who frequently travel with a friend.  When
> he is aboard I generally have one person stand in the cabin and move from
> side to side to stay on the windward side, with the other couple moving
> side to side as we tack.  I would not want to be out with more than that if
> I am going to sail.  I saw someone mentioned motoring about with that
> number - four visitors plus yourself and mate.  That sound like a good
> solution to get out on the water.
>
> Bob in Florida
>
>
>
>
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> Hi:
> Normally I sail single handed or with my wife, but my daughter is coming to
> visit with 4 other folk and they want to go for a sail. How is the boat in
> modest winds ( 10 -12 mph) with 7 aboard? I estimate weight at ca. 1050
> lbs.
>
> Thanks for any advice.
>
> Cheers,
> Shawn
> S / V Sweet Baboo
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