Inboard electric drive??  I'm intrigued.  Do tell!

-Bill 

> On Jul 25, 2017, at 4:44 AM, Stan Spitzer [via Rhodes 22] <ml+s1065344n53509h72 at n5.nabble.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Bill, I can't handle all this old adulation without bringing up the new 
> feature no one has mentioned since no Rhodie has experienced it, yet; 
> the Rhodes /*inboard *electric  propulsion. /True, at $15K it is 
> fabulously expensive, but worth it.  So much so that if not in the 
> immediate budget you should get it first and add the boat later. 
> 
> stan 
> 
> On 7/24/17 11:19 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
> 
> > 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? 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> Bill Dyette 
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> >>> On Jul 24, 2017, at 6:31 PM, [hidden email] [via Rhodes 22] 
> >>> <[hidden email]> 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. 
> >>> 
> >>> 
> >>> Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone 
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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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