Thanks for the responses. I never said it didn't work, but the first thing I thought when I saw it, "You know you're a redneck if..." I read a lot about Rhodes quality before I purchased the boat, and this simply surprised me. I really think this is the perfect boat for us now - we just need to get it in the water. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Rick Lange
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2019 1:57 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Several Questions about a New-to-Me Rhodes 22

Sounds about right.  Works great.  Keep it.

Regards,

Rick Lange


On Mon, Oct 21, 2019 at 10:54 AM Charles Nieman <blue66corvette at hotmail.com>
wrote:

> I have a 98 Rhodes and the water storage tank is exactly as you 
> describe, blue plastic storage container off the shelf at Walmart or 
> something. I think that is General Boats original from those days.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> Charles Nieman
>
>
> > On Oct 20, 2019, at 8:21 PM, Allyn Baskerville <allynb at adsne.com> wrote:
> >
> > It's probably not good etiquette to ask several questions at once, 
> > but
> I'll see how far I get. I just brought home a 2001 Rhodes 22, and I 
> purchased it as sight-unseen, but I figured for the price it was worth it.
> There were a few things misrepresented, but I'm pleased overall.
> >
> > 1) The solar panels are no good. They are cracked, and I'd like more
> capacity. Has anyone upgraded to 100W solar?
> > 2) The water tank has been replaced with a blue storage container 
> > like
> what you'd get from Walmart. The lid is screwed on with 3 dozen or 
> more screws, but I don't want to take it apart. That needs to go. What 
> is an acceptable replacement?
> > 3) I'm going to be spending an extended time cruising next summer, 
> > and I
> need to install a bilge pump. The most logical place I can find is 
> under the battery next to the head. I'm not sure how to get the water 
> out, but the sink seems reasonable. I'm not able to see how to get the 
> drain line to the sink since no floor panels life out.
> > 4) The previous owner tied a spreader down when he moved it. It 
> > doesn't
> look bent, but one side seems considerably looser than the other. I 
> don't see how to tighten these down. Any suggestions?
> > 5) I'd like to replace the water line to the sink. Again, I don't 
> > see a
> way to access it to do this. Any help?
> > 6) I don't believe the boat has been sailed since 2011. The genoa 
> > has
> had the edge exposed to the sunlight since then, and it's faded. I'm 
> expecting it to be weak. Are there suggestions for a source for Rhodes 
> sails?
> > 7) I pull loose the power distribution panel, and the anchor light 
> > wires
> are cut about 5" from where they are screwed on. I don't see the cut 
> end anywhere behind the panel. Any suggestions as to how to get access 
> to the wires? Do I have to drop the headliner?
> >
> > Thanks - Baker
> > 8) Is there a source for the mast stepper or plans for a DIY?
> >
>