Beaching the boat is great but not always possible in which case a dingy is necessary. I used an cheap inflatable Sevelor 2 person boat for years and it served us well. I was able to attach a very small eclectic motor that as I recall was an option for the boat that was held on the back with a very simple mechanism. I was surprised that I could run the motor for several hours, as I recall,  off a 12v motorcycle battery. It propelled the boat very efficiently. This not a life boat or a heavy carrier but for moving around a quiet anchorage it was perfect - and cheap.


Graham Stewart
Agile 1976 Rhodes 22
Kingston Ontario

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From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Michael D. Weisner
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2020 11:08 AM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] dinghy selection

One precaution must be observed when in shallow or unknown waters. You MUST RAISE AND CLEAT both the centerboard and the rudder blade. If your Rhodes travels backwards, you need to prevent unintended contact between the board or the rudder and the bottom (sand, clay or otherwise) or submerged objects, as the kick up features only work when traveling forward.

I know, I know ... this is the voice of experience ...

Mike
s/v Wind Lass ('91)
Nissequogue River, NY


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From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Sling via Rhodes22-list
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2020 10:13 AM
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
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I understand wanting to have a dinghy for shore excursions but don't overlook that the design of the Rhodes 22 allows you to "run it up on the beach" if the shore is forgiving enough.  You mention you will be doing lake sailing so this might be possible.  Some have suggested this might not be a good idea due to such concerns as waves bouncing the boat up and down so close to shore hitting the bottom and damaging the swing keel.  However Stan shared that he often beached his boat.  My Lake Hartwell sailing grounds  has many islands with forgiving red clay shores which I take advantage of as lunch hooks.  The swing keel, and ease of raising the motor makes the boat perfect for beaching.  If the drop off is deep enough, there is no reason to raise the motor as you can see in the attached picture.   Joe Riley S/V Daysails  Lake Hartwell SC  

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Sent: Sat, Feb 22, 2020 9:52 am
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