[Rhodes22-list] storm clouds

[michael meltzer]

Sorry Stan, but "Original Ray's pizza" came to mind :-)

On Wed, May 29, 2019, 1:05 PM stan <stan at generalboats.com> wrote:

>
> Thanks for all the on & off line, thoughtful responses.   I will reply
> to each in future emails as several are based on misinformation.   This
> "brief" focuses on Rhodes owners' "Self Interests".  The point being
> made herein is simple, factual and indisputable:
>
> The high value of your Rhodes is attributable to its historic 50 year
> run and to its continuing status as a boat in production.  The multiple
> reasons for your Rhodes outstanding value are powerful, extending all
> the way to your selling of your boat to a buyer who is financing; the
> purchase cost is lower but not at your expense. Lenders' rates are more
> attractive for boats in production.   Add to this:  Ongoing promoting of
> the Rhodes (boat shows, magazine, even book reviews).  Add to this
> ongoing innovations that keep the Rhodes the freshest of its competition
> in its sail and trail category.  Add to this marketing innovations: The
> introduction of recycled Rhodes, Rhodes that are reborn with the latest
> in new designs that enhance performance and come with new boat
> guarantees for peace of mind.  Other marketing innovations, like the GB
> Sweat Equity program, all broaden the market for your Rhodes 22 while
> giants like Catalina no longer even bring their 22s to boat show, this
> two tier economy so drastically having demoted sales of low end
> sailboats to second class citizens.
>
> Take away the cash flow that makes the above work for you and you take
> away the Rhodes remaining a boat in production.  We will fight like
> crazy to preserve your self interests; we ask you to support these efforts.
>
> Stating immediately:  A Rhodes purchased from an unauthorized Rhodes
> outlet that buys back General Boat's built Rhodes 22 sailboats, puts
> them through their own restoration process and then puts them back on
> the market, will be considered by General Boats as a boat no longer in
> existence.
>
> Further, with advice and consent of the Rhodes community, our board of
> directors, GB will franchise properly equipped local boat companies to
> Recycle and market used Rhodes with new boat guarantees. (I think 5 such
> local franchises in the Washington and Annapolis areas would be a good
> starting goal.)
>
> And much more as may be required for maintaining the best interests of
> Rhodes buyers and owners.
>
> stan
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