[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes 22 Buyer's checklist?

[Tom Van Heule]

I agree with the hoist.  Every man and woman can raise and lower alone
after a few hours practice. Say do it 2 or 3 times in a row. It's easy.
Takes us 20 min.

On Mon, Nov 23, 2020, 3:05 PM Stephen Staum <snstaum at gmail.com> wrote:

> The IMF (inner mast furling) mainsail is the most important feature in my
> opinion and I would not consider a Rhodes 22 without one.  Beyond that, go
> with your budget & needs - overnight cruising vs day sailing to determine
> what matters to you in terms of features and comforts/extras.  If you are
> hauling it yourself or trailering, the mast raising system is also
> mandatory.  You can raise and lower the mast with 2 stout guys but it is a
> lot less anxiety with the security of Stan's system and knowing that the
> mast will not go sideways and tear the mount off the cabin top spoiling
> your day and a few days more.
>
> *Good luck and fair winds.*
>
>
> *Thanks and Stay Well,*
>
> *Stephen Staum*
> *s/v Carol Lee 2*
>
> *Needham, MA*
>
>
> On Sat, Nov 21, 2020 at 4:49 PM MichaelM <mm.bizlist1 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi again,
> >
> > I'd like to solicit your input on what to look for in a used Rhodes.
> What
> > are the features that you think are "must have" and which are "nice to
> > have"?
> >
> > Also, are there specific mechanical or maintenance issues that I should
> > look
> > for when evaluating a Rhodes 22?
> >
> > Thanks again,
> >
> > WannabeRhodie
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> >
>