[Rhodes22-list] 2012 Factory Refurbished Rhodes 22 for sale

[Jay Curry]

Reason for selling:

We have been very happy with this boat. It is fun to sail, easy to single hand and capable of extended trips. But our interests have changed and we will be searching for a larger blue water cruiser. If you have an interest or know someone who might, please contact us off list for details and pictures at jac2 at wavecable.com



Rhodes 22 dark Blue Hull, black bottom paint

Purchased via Factory refurbished Program in 2012

Picked by us in Edenton, NC and trailered back to Sequim, WA

Current condition is as good as at purchase

Kept seasonally (Apr Thru Sep) at John Wayne Marina, Sequim, WA

Used exclusively in salt water since purchase

  

Features Purchased:

 

- 1992 Hull Factory Refurbished like new in 2012

- Biminis, Pop Top Cover

- Ice Box/Fridge

- Butane Stove

- Powered Sink Faucet

- Furling Main and 175% Jib

- Jib Sheet winches

- Mast Raising Winch

- Winch Engine Lift

- In Mast Wiring for VHF antennae and Lights 

- New (2012) Dual Axle Triad Trailer with drum Brakes

- Porta-potty

- Water Tank

- Two Optima 34M 50AH Batteries with switch

- Shore Power and switch panel

- Seat Cushions

- Mast Cradle

- 2012 Tohatsu 4 stroke 6HP Sail Pro Engine (58 Lbs)

 

Changes/Additions since purchase

- Boat

- Replaced old water tank for 14 Gallon tank with clean out access

- Installed Bilge Pump (never used - no water in bilge to date)

- Installed LED lighting for all interior and exterior lights

- Replaced engine lift winch with a manual 4 pulley lift

- Installed wiring , mount and sensor for new Humminbird 858 DI Chart Plotter

- Purchased a 100% jib from Doyle dealer in Seattle

- Installed under seat mounts and bracket for 3 gallon fuel tank

- Carpeted rear storage area

- New Carpet for cabin

- Added offset Mast top Bracket for wind vane

- Installed manual lighted compass (needs to be reconfigured)

- Canvas covers for winches and tiller

- New interior set covers

 

- Trailer

- Installed new stainless steel disc brakes on all four  wheels

- Removed steel brake lines, connections and Tongue Extension Disconnect

- Installed rubber brake lines with brass connectors and coiled extension

 

Performance/maintenance:

- Engine pushes boat easily at 5+ knots at less than half throttle

- Engine winterized and oil changed each season

- 100% jib allows for self-tailing and easy handling in heavy winds

- With 100% Jib Boat can easily reach at 5 knots in light winds and 6 knots in moderate winds

- With 175% Jib boat will move much faster in light winds 

- Normal average speed with 100% jib in steady light winds is 4.5 to 5.5 Knots

- Bottom cleaned by a marine service every two months during the season

- New bottom paint February 2017 with Seahawk Sharkskin

 

Other: Items below are available with boat if desired

- Original Engine Winch

- Humminbird 858 DI Chart Plotter