I have managed to sail with myself and my wife, my daughter and her husband, and three grandchildren of various sizes scampering about (in PFDs, of course).  Not sure I would want more, unless some were below deck.  I do love the roomy cockpit of these boats.

Frank 

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> On May 21, 2021, at 1:04 PM, Matt Wilson <mwhornblower at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> ?Thanks Stephen,
> 
> Any thoughts on how many total capacity including foredeck and cabin?
> 
>> On Fri, May 21, 2021 at 11:29 AM Stephen Staum <snstaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Matt,
>> 
>> I find that 5 persons in the cockpit is the practical limit for sailing.
>> 
>> 
>> *Thanks and Stay Well,*
>> 
>> *Stephen Staum*
>> *s/v Carol Lee 2*
>> *Needham, MA*
>> 
>> 
>> On Fri, May 21, 2021 at 11:50 AM Hornblower <mwhornblower at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hello everyone,
>>> 
>>> I just purchased a 1990 Rhodes here in MN and will primarily be sailing
>> on
>>> White Bear Lake (a fairly good sized lake on the edge of the Twin
>> Cities).
>>> I am looking for your experiences with number of persons aboard as my
>> kids
>>> are pining to bring as many friends as possible per trip.  They are as
>> much
>>> interested in anchoring and swimming as they are sailing.  I would love
>> to
>>> get some of your opinions.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Matt Wilson
>>> Hornblower II
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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>>