I know you just asked Mike,but it looks like it turned into a free for
all, so I'm chiming in.
I think you will like not having to deal with sail covers, halyards, sail
bags, limited  reefing points and leaving the safety of the cockpit for
sail handling . She hove to really sweet. You can adjust the feel of the
tiller - lee helm, weather helm, or neutral helm, by how you use the 100%
reef abilities of both sails. The captains seats are pretty sweet,as is
the standing head room under the pop top. The best feature for me is that
it has been refined for several decades,to the point that I can sail this
boat into my old age.

Jerry Lowe
S/V Country Rhodes '86

> Mike,
>
> I would love to hear your experience that brings you to the conclusion
> that I "will" make the switch.  The one thing that really is attractive to
> me is the IMF that makes reefing look so easy.   I love my Mac 26D but the
> reefing and set up takes a lot of time in the hot sun.
>
> I could tow my mac with a minivan but have moved to an SUV, so I don't
> think the extra weight will be a problem- up from 3000 lbs to over 5000.
> Will I miss the extra 4' of length?  I can see pros and cons either way in
> my mind's eye- hence the desire for a demo sail.
>
> Any thoughts anyone?
>
>
>
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>> On Jul 24, 2017, at 6:31 PM, mweisner at ebsmed.com [via Rhodes 22]
>> <ml+s1065344n53504h17 at n5.nabble.com> wrote:
>>
>> Bill,
>>
>> When you decide to move to a Rhodes 22 (notice I didn't say IF), please
>> take a look at the boats that are for sale by our email list members
>> such as this one:
>>
>> "Hello List members ….I have done it   ….purchased a 34 Sabre and
>> have therefore reduced the price of my Rhodes 22 to $7800
>> The boat  and trailer are in very good condition ….an excellent buy !
>> Ads on craigslist Jersey Shore and sailboatlistings.com were modified.
>> Craigslist Ad  link:
>> http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/boa/6233004465.html
>> Please call  me if you have any interest.
>> John Taaffe
>> 908-239-5988
>> Tuckerton, NJ"
>>
>> Or this one:
>>
>> "This forum has been much appreciated over the few years I've been a
>> Rhodie.
>> For full ad, go to
>>   https://easternshore.craigslist.org/boa/6195826761.html
>> Here's the short version, mainly for those unfamiliar with Rhodes:
>> $14,500 with 3HP Torqeedo,  $12,800 without.
>> Brooks Bridges
>> 1986, Recycled 2006 "Changes"
>> Cambridge, MD"
>>
>> Mike
>> s/v Wind Lass ('91)
>> Nissequogue River, NY
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Kitabug124 via
>> Rhodes22-list
>> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 3:29 PM
>> To: [hidden email]
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Demo sail possible in NW lower Michigan?
>>
>> Thank you, Dan. I will contact you directly after work today.
>>
>>
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>> On Monday, July 24, 2017, 2:48 PM, Dan Stricof [via Rhodes 22] <[hidden
>> email]> wrote:
>>
>>  Hi,
>>
>> My name is Dan Stricof and I have a 2011 Rhodes 22 on a boat lift at my
>> home on North Lake Leelanau (for others on this email thread this lake
>> is about 30 minutes north of Traverse City). I would be happy to take
>> you for a sail sometime, my contact info is below.
>>
>> I have only owned this boat for about 11 months so I am not the most
>> experienced Rhodes owner, however I have been sailing for (gulp) nearly
>> 50 years mainly with smaller centerboard and dagger board daysailers.
>> But I also have hundreds of hours sailing experience with Pearson
>> Ensigns from when I worked as a sailing instructor on Walloon Lake
>> during the late 1970's.
>>
>> Dan Stricof
>> mobile: 520.289.6886
>> email: [hidden email]
>>
>> On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 1:20 PM, Kitabug124 via Rhodes22-list < [hidden
>> email]> wrote:
>>
>> > I have recently come across the Rhodes 22 website and am sold on a
>> > number of features. I currently own a Macgregor 26D and would love to
>> > go for a sail if someone would be willing to take me. I live in the
>> > northwest corner of the lower peninsula of Michigan (Traverse City
>> > area). I think some practical experience with the Rhodes 22 would help
>> > me decide whether to make the change.  Anyone out there willing?
>> >
>> > -Bill Dyette
>> >
>> >
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