[Rhodes22-list] Demo sail possible in NW lower Michigan?
Chris Geankoplis
chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com
Tue Jul 25 16:54:45 EDT 2017
Oh Stan!
I do so love your witicisms and even the specially tailored
half-witicisms you send to some of us so we can understand them. The boat
is on the way to Italy! I'll send you a postcard!
Chris Geankoplis
On Tue, Jul 25, 2017 at 6:55 AM, Kitabug124 via Rhodes22-list <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 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
> > >> Sr. CI support Specialist
> > >> Central Region -Greater Michigan Gas Operations
> > >> (231) 932-2825 Office
> > >> (231) 632-7686 Mobile
> > >> [hidden email]
> > >>
> > >>
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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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