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Oh I guess I should give you some contact info if you are interested...

434-941-2172

Fair winds,

The "other" Rob

Dr. Robert Granger
Department of Chemistry
Sweet Briar College
434-381-6403
rgranger at sbc.edu
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On Fri, Nov 21, 2014 at 8:39 PM, Rob Granger <rgranger at sbc.edu> wrote:

> Hey All
>
> I'm considering selling my Rhodes (I think it is a 71).   I purchased her
> 4 years ago as a project boat and since then, I've repaired some cracks in
> the hulls, faired all the dings and nicks, and repainted the hull.   I've
> also gutted the galley.  The remainder of the v-birth and head area were in
> decent shape so I left that alone.
>
> I've also fitted a nice double axle trailer to the boat and the boat is
> presently on the trailer.  When I got her, she came with a 1-season old
> main sail that had only been used a few weekends. Still crispy.  The roller
> furled headsail was reported to be in "serviceable" condition but I have
> not unrolled it.  If you are interested in the boat, I can certainly do
> that and take some pics for you.  The rigging is in usable shape but there
> are a few tight turn buckles that I would replace.
>
> The ports are shot and need to be replaced.  The deck is solid but needs
> new paint.  The rudder is in good shape but the tiller will need to be
> replaced.
>
> I was going to restore this boat to its former glory but a Balboa 26
> crossed my eye and I ended up fixing that one up instead and we have spent
> the past two summers cruising in the Balboa.  I've restored 6 old boats in
> my days and I can say that this boat can be made nice and ready to sail
> with about 70 hours of focused work..... but I don't think I want to fix
> this Rhodes up now.  I've got my eye on building a Wharram Tiki from
> scratch and have lost my lust for this project.
>
> I'm willing to let her go for the value of the trailer and main sail and
> consider the boat as a donation to a worthy enthusiast.  If you have some
> carpentry skills and want to rebuild the galley area this could be a really
> good boat for you....(my plan was to simply make a larger salon and cook in
> the cockpit).
>
> I have titles for the boat and trailer.
>
> I can send you pictures of what I've done so far.....
>
> $700 for the trailer and $500 for the sail   ... but you have to drive off
> with the boat.
>
> What this boat will need
> 1)  New Ports
> 2)  A sole in the salon (or a complete rebuild of the galley -- your
> choice)
> 3)  Some puck lighting
> 4) Nav. Lights
> 5) New Tiller
> 6) Paint on the top sides.
> 7) Recover the dagger board cap (glass a new cap.)
> 8) Some Cushions to sleep on.
>
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