[Rhodes22-list] General Boats update

[Scott Andrews]

Thanks Cindy for the update! I wasn’t sure how to respond to inquiries. 
Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 1, 2024, at 9:25 AM, Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com> wrote:
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> Cindy,
> 
> Thanks very much for keeping the list updated on the status of General Boats.  It's good to know that some parts continue to be available.  I'm curious as to whether new parts are being made as demand warrants (for instance boom cars), or if existing inventory is just being drawn down.
> 
> It's also good to know that trailers with Stan's Rhodes 22 specific enhancements can be purchased directly from Triad Trailers.  
> 
> Please continue to keep us posted on developments at General Boats.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Peter Nyberg
> Coventry, CT
> s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)
> 
> 
> [ Sent From rhodes22.net ]
> 
>> On 2024-10-31, at 15:47:58 EDT, Cindy Spitzer wrote:
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>> Hello Rhodes Friends,
>> 
>> This is Cindy Spitzer, daughter of Rhodes 22 designer and General Boats owner,
>> Stan Spitzer, who passed away earlier this year at age 98.
>> 
>> In case anyone is wondering, here's where we currently stand regarding General
>> Boats.
>> 
>> First, the General Boats Parts Department is still open and functioning as
>> before. Anyone who would like to see if a particular Rhodes 22 part may be
>> available, can email Stan at generalboats.com and someone will respond to you.
>> 
>> Second, as most of you know, Stan's Rhodes 22 recycling program ended many years
>> ago.  However, there are several used Rhodes 22 sailboats available for sale,
>> with various features and extras, in some cases including new sails.  Good,
>> road-worthy used Rhodes trailers are in shorter supply.  New Rhodes 22 trailers
>> can be purchased directly from Triad Trailers. Alternatively, delivery of a
>> purchased Rhodes can potentially be arranged through someone in the Parts
>> Department.
>> 
>> Finally, we are in no rush to sell the General Boats 9-acre industrial property
>> in Edenton, North Carolina, but offers are nonetheless coming in. If anyone has
>> any interest in the Edenton property or any interest in potentially continuing
>> the Rhodes business in some way at any location, please contact my brother Skip
>> Spitzer: skip at rootaction.org
>> 
>> I appreciate you all.  Stan would be so happy knowing that enjoyment of his
>> sailboat lives on in each of you.  Like the man himself, it certainly is one of
>> a kind.
>> 
>> All my best,
>> 
>> Cindy
>> 
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