[Rhodes22-list] Launch question - newbie Rhodes 22 owner

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High tide..that's the key.... Be sure to arrive at your ramp early to allow you to step your mast and be ready to go in at peak high tide and your boat will float off the trailer easily, along with all the other advice you've received. I have found high tide to be the main factor for easy launching and retrieval. Have not needed to use the extender. But one word, after several launches and retrievals without using the extender it can rust inside the tube. Be sure to pull out the extender and keep it greased up, occasionally, so when you DO need it, you can!
Chris Greco

Ps... If anyone knows someone else in the market for a Rhodes, mine is still for sale. It's an 87 IMF in excellent shape for $7k

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> On Nov 4, 2014, at 7:38 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
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> Brooks,
> Congratulations on your new boat and welcome to the list.  As pointed out, the angle of the ramp will be the determining factor on using the extender.  The ramp I use was built more for bass and pontoon boats, so I have to use the extender.  Even then, I have the tailpipe under water when I launch.  Let us know how it goes. - rob
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> Rob Lowe
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> Thanks to all of you for the great feedback. I'll definitely try w/o extender first.
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> And Shawn, thanks so much for the link to pictures. I'll study them some more before I take off - in fact I think I'll bring laptop along with pics up so I can check just in case.
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> Brooks
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