[Rhodes22-list] My new toy.... Talk me into saving it
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At $70 per ton dump tipping fee, it cost around me about $150 to trash
a stripped 1974 hull. This is why the 1977 still sits in my yard. :^(
Todd T.
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The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
Thats why this one was so hard Ray. I have a perfectly good Newport
214 that I saved from the junk heap last year that I can sail. When
I saw this Rhodes, I knew it was going to be some work, and I told
myself that I could probably get the money out of scrap if I wanted
to.The big factor here is money. Unless corn prices go up 500% in
the next couple of weeks, I can't see pumping the money into the
penetrating epoxy to fix the deck( it would probably double the
price I paid for the boat).
On the other hand, I really hate to see another boat that I loved
when I was a kid headed to the scrap heap...and I'm the
reason.... The practical side of me says to scrap itThe kid in me
who thought he would live on a boat this size says to save it...
Brad Bachelor
Marrying an old bachelor is like buying second-hand furniture. --
Helen Rowland 1875-1950, American Journalist
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Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 12:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] My new toy.... Talk me into saving it
Brad,
When you lay your head down tonight, seek to answer these
questions.
1 - Did I buy this boat because I really like to work on boats and
have a project to keep me busy?
2 - Did I buy a sailboat because I really want to enjoy sailing?
New or Old, over the lifetime of a boat she will cost you about 10%
per year of the original New cost. Less up front and more in the
end. Boats are not cheap to own. That is why they are called a hole
in the water into which you throw money.
If you plan to fix up this boat, you may spend as much in the end
as it would cost you to purchase a sail ready Rhoades 22.
Ray
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Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 10:30:09 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] My new toy.... Talk me into saving it
Brad,
My sister in law gave me a Rhodes 22 , 1987 based in Seattle,
five years ago. It was in bad shape but not as bad as yours. I
trailered down here to Phoenix and have been working on it since
then. I was not retired at the time, so I did not do that much.
The Pop Top was totally gone and I ordered one from Stan at General
Boats. We removed all deck hardware, repaired, replaced and had a
few items re-chromed. Some of the cleats would not longer hold, so
we removed and replaced. We sanded, and painted the boat.
Reinstalled the hardware. The galley had been totally removed and
I had no idea what exactly I need to do. I started to look at the
galley and found the flooring had black mold and rut. I removed
all the flooring and reinstalled stringers and replace all the
floor. I installed fiberglass in some areas that need it, lots
did. I put exact foam under the deck and it firmed up the deck. I
installed the foam from the back, not an easy job. I am now
re-wiring, I moved the control panel from the step way to above the
galley countertop. I am now redoing the countertop, I had a lot of
help from the pictures I found on the net and also pictures sent to
me by fellow Rhodes 22 owners. Stan, at General Boats, is also very
helpful.
The ballast was not damaged. I would say that it is time
consuming, costly, and area restrictive. If you have the time, and
some extra money you should be able to do the job. Take your time,
ask questions and enjoy it. Make it a hobby not a job. It you have
extra hands around, that sometimes helps but in some cases more
hands is not helpful. Your Tube is very helpful. There are great
videos out there.
But as has been stated already. Most of these jobs have been done
by Rhodes 22 owners. So there is a lot of advice. I found that
looking at pictures of repairs is most helpful.
Take it nice and easy,
Chuy
---- The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> Thanks all for your replies... Todd... If I took another boat
hull, I do believe my wife would be standing there with her hands
on her hips instead of yours.... :) ..... but thanks anyway....
I'm open to all ideas here on the boat. I have a farm and
equipment, so heavy lifting and long term storage should not be a
problem. I'm still not sure if I'm going to fix her yet, but here
are my main problems I need to tackle.
1. Deck soft and caved in. (thanks for your suggestions so far).
2. Keel area where the concrete is broken up (the good news here is
there STILL is standing water in the floor area.
3. Floor repair- not a big deal, unless I want to go teak and holly
like one of y'all did!! (which was flat out beautiful by the way)
4. Repairing every fitting... everything seems loose or has a lot
of give... I figure they all need backing plates....
I'm up here in Northern Michigan with a long winter ahead of me and
have a lot more tools than brains.... this might be fun!! (...I
know.... I know...... famous last words.......)
Brad
Brad Bachelor
Marrying an old bachelor is like buying second-hand furniture. --
Helen Rowland 1875-1950, American Journalist
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Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 8:42 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] My new toy.... Talk me into saving it
Brad, sounds like your deck is as soft as mine was. Instead of
drilling holes in from the top on mine i cut out the underside of
the deck and i am going back with oak and Maine ply. It has been a
lot of work, and my job has kept me away from it for several
months, but of the methods i read about this is the one that i
felt would give me the strongest and best looking deck within my
skill set.
James
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