I traded a couple of emails with Joe Nador back in November.  He was frustrated that it was proving difficult to find a good quality Rhodes 22 for sale.  In the end, it didn't take that long for one to turn up.

Congratulations Joe, and welcome aboard.  I'm sure that spring is going to seem like it's taking forever to arrive.

--Peter

> On 2023-01-07, at 20:54:44 EST, Joe Dempsey wrote:
>
> Rhodies,
> 
> I received an inquiry about 30 minutes after I announced that we were offering 
> our beautiful R22, s/v Respite for sale (see flyer). She was purchased by Joe 
> Nador of Long Island, NY. I'm sure he will become a regular on The List. He's a 
> great guy and very enthusiastic about owning a Rhodes22. He and his daughters 
> are planning to cruise together this Summer and beyond. I know he will have 
> plenty of questions for members of the Rhodes List. Please welcome him as I was 
> welcomed by this great group of folks.  Debbie and I miss our Rhodes already, 
> but as I said, we have gone over to the "dark side" and have purchased a classic 
> 1968 Trojan 42 Sea Voyager. If you end up scheduling your rendezvous on the 
> Chesapeake, we will try to join you. 
> 
> I have some odds and ends parts, as well as a few R22 ball caps that I will post 
> for sale separately.  I plan to remain part of the List so I will be lurking. 
> 
> 
> 
> Best to all,
> 
> 
> 
> Joe Dempsey
> 
> EX Rhodes 22
> 
> s/v Respite
> 
> Trojan 42
> 
> m/v Voyager
> 
> 
> 
> 
> <a 
> href="http://rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20230107/50f77ce0/attachment.pdf" 
> target="_blank">RESPITE SALE FLYER.pdf</a> 
>