Frank,
 
Try backing the Rhodes in towards shore with the centerboard and rudder  
raised using only the motor for direction and lay out your anchor line. Tie 
off  the front anchor line and then throw out a stern anchor to keep the stern 
close  to shore.You will be able to step off in about a foot of water or so 
unless your  shore line is extremely steep. Remember, with the centerboard 
raised, the R22  can go where larger boats cannot.
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 12/3/2009 6:03:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
ftugwell at cox.net writes:

Thanks  for the welcome, Rob.  Stan has great things to say about the  
owners,
and it is already clear what a great group this is.   

Dinghy: my wife and I take short overnights--20-30 miles  downriver--to
streams feeding into the Potomac.  We often stay in  lovely little isolated
anchorages (I will share the secrets for anyone  interested).  On these 
trips
we normally take a 20 lb. Boston  Terrier.  Our usual procedure is to hop in
the dinghy and go to shore  so that Winston (the terrier, named after
Churchill) can do his business  before we go to bed.  Once we are anchored,
we would like to stay  anchored, so the dinghy (with electric motor) serves
this purpose.   Admittedly, this is from earlier cruising experience, but we
have been  thinking of taking this same approach with the Rhodes.  Hence  
the
dingy.

Frank Tugwell

Contact  Details:
http://www.franktugwell.tel

-----Original  Message-----
From:  rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org]  On Behalf Of Lowe, Rob
Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 4:42 PM
To: The  Rhodes 22 Email List
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Call for  Advice

Frank,
Welcome aboard.  Be prepared for some (sometimes)  interesting 
conversations.
Question, why the dingy? - rob


S/V  Getaway
1976 Rhodes 22

-----Original Message-----
From:  rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org]  On Behalf Of Frank Tugwell
Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 3:36 PM
To:  rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Call for  Advice

This is my first post to the Rhodes list and Stan has suggested  that I turn
to the owner for advice.   I am buying a new Rhodes  22 from Stan (probably
delivery in April, 2010) and have a number of  questions about options.  I
would appreciate any advice that other  owners may offer.  A couple of
questions, to begin  with:

a)       What engine should I buy-what size  and what kind?  Note that the
detachable throttle and gear shift that  appear on the boat-show boat are no
longer offered by the  manufacturer.  I am particularly interested in 
getting
an engine that  is strong enough to easily reach hull speed while pulling a
very small  dinghy.  I am also concerned that the engine allow easy control
when  entering and leaving a marina.  Any suggestions appreciated.
b)   What instruments do I need?  At this point I am  planning to use my
handheld Garmin Oregon 400C for charts and  compass.  The one instrument 
that
I really would like is a  large-screen, fixed, depth sounder that I can put
on the cabin and see from  the stern of the cockpit.  I would like to have
one that is "in-hull"  mounted, rather than "through-hull."  If anyone has
experience with  the options, I would appreciate help.

Thanks in advance.

Frank  Tugwell

Contact Details:
6406 Waterway Drive,
Falls Church, VA  22044
703-658-9162
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