If you are going to inspect the boat yourself, then I would recommend a
small purchase of " Inspecting the Aging Sailboat " by Dan Casey. I am sure
it would available on Amazon. A small book has pictures and a lot of useful
information.  Been down this road myself. I was 65 when I got into sailing
and bought my Rhodes 22. Acording to the seller the boat was recycled in
the early 2000s. I did know to ask for proof of this claim, but it was in
good condition and had a newer motor and came with an IMF sail
 I overlooked the bad condition of the HEAD area. So a lot depends on your
skills an what you thing you can fix yourself. and your budget.

Best of luck on your adventure.
I LOVE my Rhodes 22 but a few years late I did replace the 175 headsail
with Stan's 130.

Cary Tolbert
S/V Whisper '86

On Sun, Nov 22, 2020, 3:25 PM David Talbot <talbotdavid50 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Agree with Jeff, and as a rule if a surveyor says don’t buy, don’t buy
>
> On Sun, Nov 22, 2020 at 7:25 AM, JeffSmith <jeffsmithphoto at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I didn't think I would like the Captains Chairs, but I was wrong - very
> > comfortable and convinient.  If you plan on spending many nights on
> board,
> > the pop top enclosure is worth it. My electric start Yamaha 8 starts
> every
> > time with one push of the button.
> > Buy the newest and most tricked out boat you can afford.
> >
> >
> >
> > -----
> > Jeff Smith
> > 2009 R22 #101 RADIANT
> > Atlantic Highlands Municpal Harbor
> > Atlantic Highlands, NJ
> >
> > --
> > Sent from: http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/
> >
>