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So where is it being moved to? Wish I could volunteer, maybe when things settle down for us. Chris G. Xenos Sent from my iPhoneSee the original archive post
> On Feb 19, 2025, at 8:51 PM, Cindy Spitzer <cindyspitzer at gmail.com> wrote: > > Not so much me, but our wonderful volunteers are making it all possible! > > Cindy Spitzer > 443-980-7367 > >> On Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 9:06 PM Donald Simons via Rhodes22-list < >> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote: >> >> Hi Cindy. It sounds as though you are undertaking a monumental job. >> Thank-you for doing this and for continuing Stan's legacy. >> Don Simons, Old Forge, NY >> On Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 09:23:59 AM EST, Chris Geankoplis < >> chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Thanks Cindy! Hope you and your family are doing well. I’ll check if I >> need anything once the weather gets out of negative numbers >> Chris Geankopli. S/V Xenos >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Feb 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM, Cindy Spitzer <cindyspitzer at gmail.com> >> wrote: >>> >>> Thanks for asking about Rhodes sails availability. >>> >>> Currently the Rhodes 22 Parts Department is in the middle of physically >>> moving and systematically inventorying many useful new and used Rhodes >>> parts and related equipment, including sails, among many other items, >> large >>> and small. >>> >>> Once that enormous process is complete, we hope to be able to provide >>> better information about what we have in stock, costs, delivery options, >>> etc. >>> >>> Ideally, that would also include a searchable list on the website. >>> >>> In the meantime, while we are working hard to locate, consolidate, and >>> organize as much as we can, please direct your specific requests to >> Stan's >>> old email address stan at generalboats.com and we may be able to help. >>> >>> Please be patient during this transition. We are all volunteers with >>> otherwise busy lives. >>> >>> Spring is coming. Happy sailing! >>> >>> Cindy >>> >>> Cindy Spitzer >>> 443-980-7367 >>> >>>> On Tue, Feb 18, 2025, 1:56 PM Matt Wilson <mwhornblower at gmail.com> >> wrote: >>>> >>>> Thanks everyone! >>>> >>>> Seems like there is a real pattern of extreme challenge that Mr. Orla is >>>> facing. Unfortunately, it’s affected several of us. >>>> >>>> Cindy, thanks for the heads up. Are those sails listed on the website >>>> somewhere? >>>> >>>> Matt >>>> >>>> On Mon, Feb 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM Cindy Spitzer <cindyspitzer at gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> The general boats parts department has various new and used Rhodes 22 >>>>> sails. >>>>> >>>>> Cindy Spitzer >>>>> 443-980-7367 >>>>> >>>>> On Sat, Feb 15, 2025, 3:23 PM Ric Stott <ric at stottarchitecture.com> >>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hey Matt it’s Ric. >>>>>> We have spoken about this before. I bought a IMf mast from ol’ Mike >> in >>>>>> ‘2021 or 22. That too, was used up, requires a complete rebuild, and >>>>>> remains my next project. >>>>>> Regarding ‘another note’, I happen to have a Genoa that I might be >>>>>> willing to part with. It is stashed away currently but I will dig it >>>> out >>>>>> asap and have a look at it. The Genoa on Dadventure is most likely >> 1984 >>>>>> original. It still looks and works fine. Once I find the other and >>>>> check >>>>>> it out, I’ll part with one of them for the price of whatever you feel >>>>> you >>>>>> can afford. I’m very involved in an addition Reno of my house so I >>>> might >>>>>> get distracted from your dilemma. >>>>>> Here is my email. >>>>>> ric at stottarchitecture.com. >>>>>> If I don’t surface again for awhile, give me a shout. >>>>>> Ric >>>>>> Dadventure >>>>>> HBNY >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Feb 15, 2025, at 2:37 PM, Matt Wilson <mwhornblower at gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks for sharing Barry, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> You did eventually get a centerboard from him? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have had similar experiences for two years now. Many promises >>>>> unkept, >>>>>>> excuses related personal challenges about which I have been very >>>>> patient >>>>>>> and understanding, but still no sails have arrived. Very >>>> disappointed >>>>> in >>>>>>> how this turned out. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Any other perspectives would be super helpful. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Matt >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Sat, Feb 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM BARRY RUEHLEN <ruehbl at msn.com> >>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I had a very bizarre experience with Mike Orla as well. Our Rhodes >>>>>> floated >>>>>>>> off the trailer in hurricane Ian and snapped the centerboard in it's >>>>>> short >>>>>>>> journey across our lot. Mike Orla said he had one and we agreed on a >>>>>> price, >>>>>>>> shipped. The saga went on for a couple months with multiple layers >>>> of >>>>>>>> weirdness. Such as "Yes I have sent it. Must be lost. Will send you >>>> a >>>>>>>> better one I have. So when the other one gets there you will have >>>> 2.". >>>>>> This >>>>>>>> is just a piece of the story. We did finally get a centerboard that >>>> is >>>>>> in >>>>>>>> reasonable shape. It had been repaired, and I made more repairs. >>>>>>>> Be very cautious of Mike Orla. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone >>>>>>>> Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> >>>>>>>> ________________________________ >>>>>>>> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf >>>> of >>>>>>>> Matt Wilson <mwhornblower at gmail.com> >>>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2025 10:22:47 AM >>>>>>>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> >>>>>>>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Sails >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hello everyone, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I hope your off season is going well. It won't be long now! ;) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> This list is always incredibly helpful and collaborative. I am >>>>> grateful >>>>>> for >>>>>>>> the level of experience and encouragement this resource regularly >>>>>> supplies. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> My current question is unfortunately of a different nature. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Many of you probably remember a guy by the name of Mike Orla parting >>>>> out >>>>>>>> his father in law's Rhodes on this list. I reached out to his offer >>>>>> and we >>>>>>>> agreed on a price for his 2018 set of North Sails. Once he shipped >>>>> them >>>>>>>> however, it became clear that he sent me a fairly used up set of >>>> Lees >>>>>> Sails >>>>>>>> that almost immediately started coming apart at the seams . The >>>>>>>> ensuing saga (I'll spare you the gory details) has led me to believe >>>>>> that >>>>>>>> perhaps he was swindling me from the very beginning. Which leads me >>>>> to >>>>>> my >>>>>>>> question. As we consider our options to rectify this situation, it >>>>>> would >>>>>>>> be helpful to know if one of you might have purchased and received >>>>> those >>>>>>>> North Sails from him. I of course would hold him fully responsible >>>>> for >>>>>>>> this if this was truly the case. I suppose it's a risk I took >>>> dealing >>>>>> with >>>>>>>> a private party. I have found every other sailor to be 100% helpful >>>>> and >>>>>>>> honest. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> If you did buy and receive the North Sails and are willing to let me >>>>>> know, >>>>>>>> that would be very helpful in knowing how best to rectify this >>>>>> situation. >>>>>>>> Please feel free to contact me privately at mwhornblower at gmail.com >>>> or >>>>>>>> 612-770-4531 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On a related note, if any of you have a genoa in good shape that >>>> they >>>>>> would >>>>>>>> be willing to part with, I would be interested. I don't have the >>>>>> budget at >>>>>>>> the moment (two kids in college) to purchase new. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks for bearing with this less than light hearted email. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Sincerely, >>>>>>>> Matt Wilson >>>>>>>> Hornblower II >>>>>>>> White Bear Lake, MN >>>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >> >>
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