[Rhodes22-list] beginning of the end

[chrissailorman at gmail.com]

Just want to say Thank You for being the man you have been. Way back in the 90s, I called with panic in my head, convinced that I had just destroyed my boat, a 76 Rhodes Continental...a boat hauler had just hauled it home and as he pulled the trailer out I heard this horrible  cracking sound as the blocking he used punched a hole in the hull. Your reply to me was " thats the boats way of telling you not to put a block there... and then calmly described how to fix it...
20 years of Rhodes sailing later, I am a fan and I say thank you.
Chris Greco
Blue Hawaii
'87 Rhodes 22 

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> On May 21, 2017, at 10:28 AM, Michael Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com> wrote:
> 
> Stan,
> 
> What a fantastic run!  Few can hold a point of sail as long as you (both
> figuratively and truly).  You have given the freedom of owning a wonderfully
> designed, affordable sailing vessel, to families both young and mature.  The
> Rhodes 22 has carried sailors across lakes and even ventured into the oceans
> to provide a truly enjoyable experience, interspersed with moments of shear
> terror, sometimes going nowhere fast, but never at a great expense.
> 
> Since I decided to live the dream of purchasing a "Rhodes Continental
> Cruising Package w/Trailer Show Special" in 1980, I have deceived myself
> that the winds would blow steadily forever.  Through the traumatic 80s, the
> move from LI to NC, recessions and politics, you were able to stay the
> course.  I knew that you would need to change things eventually.  In your
> typical style, you have chosen to employ a jibe, just to prove that it can
> be done with little ill effect, a bit abrupt but expected.
> 
> I remember a similar situation during my test sail on a cold and blustery
> day in late October 1980.  After a white knuckle sail in which we jibed
> twice (you never flinched, confident in your creation) you simply and
> effortlessly sailed us into the slip behind your home in Amityville, without
> using the motor.  I gave Rose my deposit in her kitchen, sealing the deal.
> I never dreamed that nearly 40 years later, I would be sailing my second
> Rhodes 22 just as happily or that we would remain united through "da list".
> 
> It is my distinct pleasure to have  and worked with you, Rose, Elton and all
> who are Rhodies.  We are more than a group, a club, customers or friends.
> We are a family.  If possible, I plan to be at the "family reunion" in
> Annapolis, October 5-9, 2017.  I encourage all who are able to put it on the
> calendar and try to attend.
> 
> Stan, thank you.  Fair winds and following seas, wherever the winds take
> you.
> 
> Mike
> s/v Wind Lass ('91)
> Nissequogue River, NY
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of
> Stan Spitzer
> Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 1:03 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] beginning of the end
> 
> To all the great Rhodes owners on the List (persona non grata know who you
> are):
> 
> 
> As it must to all who pass this way, unless a strategic partner(s) line 
> is tossed, the Rhodes 22 is being stocked for its sail into the sunset.
> 
> Whatever gods may be, having collectively conspired with their tools of 
> death (Elton's), dementia (Rose's) and old age (mine), are sending the 
> Rhodes on its final sail to parts unknown.
> 
> For private sale buyers and sellers who negotiated the C of S program 
> out at their closings, the parts department is now closed.  GB 
> Commitments, and plant projects under way, continue being honored.
> 
> Thanks to all Rhodies who contributed to such a long running, fun 
> adventure.  The Annapolis Show, being paid for, must go on.  For those 
> who can make it, if I can, will see you then.
> 
> stan
> 
> 
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