[Rhodes22-list] Demo sail possible in NW lower Michigan?
Kitabug124
kitabug124 at yahoo.com
Tue Jul 25 06:55:19 EDT 2017
Inboard electric drive?? I'm intrigued. Do tell!
-Bill
> On Jul 25, 2017, at 4:44 AM, Stan Spitzer [via Rhodes 22] <ml+s1065344n53509h72 at n5.nabble.com> wrote:
>
>
> Bill, I can't handle all this old adulation without bringing up the new
> feature no one has mentioned since no Rhodie has experienced it, yet;
> the Rhodes /*inboard *electric propulsion. /True, at $15K it is
> fabulously expensive, but worth it. So much so that if not in the
> immediate budget you should get it first and add the boat later.
>
> stan
>
> On 7/24/17 11:19 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
>
> > I know you just asked Mike,but it looks like it turned into a free for
> > all, so I'm chiming in.
> > I think you will like not having to deal with sail covers, halyards, sail
> > bags, limited reefing points and leaving the safety of the cockpit for
> > sail handling . She hove to really sweet. You can adjust the feel of the
> > tiller - lee helm, weather helm, or neutral helm, by how you use the 100%
> > reef abilities of both sails. The captains seats are pretty sweet,as is
> > the standing head room under the pop top. The best feature for me is that
> > it has been refined for several decades,to the point that I can sail this
> > boat into my old age.
> >
> > Jerry Lowe
> > S/V Country Rhodes '86
> >
> >
> >> Mike,
> >>
> >> I would love to hear your experience that brings you to the conclusion
> >> that I "will" make the switch. The one thing that really is attractive to
> >> me is the IMF that makes reefing look so easy. I love my Mac 26D but the
> >> reefing and set up takes a lot of time in the hot sun.
> >>
> >> I could tow my mac with a minivan but have moved to an SUV, so I don't
> >> think the extra weight will be a problem- up from 3000 lbs to over 5000..
> >> Will I miss the extra 4' of length? I can see pros and cons either way in
> >> my mind's eye- hence the desire for a demo sail.
> >>
> >> Any thoughts anyone?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Bill Dyette
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> >>> On Jul 24, 2017, at 6:31 PM, [hidden email] [via Rhodes 22]
> >>> <[hidden email]> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Bill,
> >>>
> >>> When you decide to move to a Rhodes 22 (notice I didn't say IF), please
> >>> take a look at the boats that are for sale by our email list members
> >>> such as this one:
> >>>
> >>> "Hello List members ….I have done it ….purchased a 34 Sabre and
> >>> have therefore reduced the price of my Rhodes 22 to $7800
> >>> The boat and trailer are in very good condition …..an excellent buy !
> >>> Ads on craigslist Jersey Shore and sailboatlistings.com were modified.
> >>> Craigslist Ad link:
> >>> http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/boa/6233004465.html
> >>> Please call me if you have any interest.
> >>> John Taaffe
> >>> 908-239-5988
> >>> Tuckerton, NJ"
> >>>
> >>> Or this one:
> >>>
> >>> "This forum has been much appreciated over the few years I've been a
> >>> Rhodie.
> >>> For full ad, go to
> >>> https://easternshore.craigslist.org/boa/6195826761.html
> >>> Here's the short version, mainly for those unfamiliar with Rhodes:
> >>> $14,500 with 3HP Torqeedo, $12,800 without.
> >>> Brooks Bridges
> >>> 1986, Recycled 2006 "Changes"
> >>> Cambridge, MD"
> >>>
> >>> Mike
> >>> s/v Wind Lass ('91)
> >>> Nissequogue River, NY
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Kitabug124 via
> >>> Rhodes22-list
> >>> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 3:29 PM
> >>> To: [hidden email]
> >>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Demo sail possible in NW lower Michigan?
> >>>
> >>> Thank you, Dan. I will contact you directly after work today.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Monday, July 24, 2017, 2:48 PM, Dan Stricof [via Rhodes 22] <[hidden
> >>> email]> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Hi,
> >>>
> >>> My name is Dan Stricof and I have a 2011 Rhodes 22 on a boat lift at my
> >>> home on North Lake Leelanau (for others on this email thread this lake
> >>> is about 30 minutes north of Traverse City). I would be happy to take
> >>> you for a sail sometime, my contact info is below.
> >>>
> >>> I have only owned this boat for about 11 months so I am not the most
> >>> experienced Rhodes owner, however I have been sailing for (gulp) nearly
> >>> 50 years mainly with smaller centerboard and dagger board daysailers.
> >>> But I also have hundreds of hours sailing experience with Pearson
> >>> Ensigns from when I worked as a sailing instructor on Walloon Lake
> >>> during the late 1970's.
> >>>
> >>> Dan Stricof
> >>> mobile: 520.289.6886
> >>> email: [hidden email]
> >>>
> >>> On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 1:20 PM, Kitabug124 via Rhodes22-list < [hidden
> >>> email]> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> I have recently come across the Rhodes 22 website and am sold on a
> >>>> number of features. I currently own a Macgregor 26D and would love to
> >>>> go for a sail if someone would be willing to take me. I live in the
> >>>> northwest corner of the lower peninsula of Michigan (Traverse City
> >>>> area). I think some practical experience with the Rhodes 22 would help
> >>>> me decide whether to make the change. Anyone out there willing?
> >>>>
> >>>> -Bill Dyette
> >>>>
> >>>>
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