It’s nice to see that there a few Rhodes owners who think their boats are worth more than chickenfeed on the used boat market.  I just hope they’re right.

Peter Nyberg
Coventry, CT
s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)

> On Jul 5, 2017, at 5:01 PM, thebooker <bridges.brooks at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> A recent 4-day cruise revealed that clearly, I'm no longer a Spring chicken;
> more like a late Fall, stringy, bony, slow moving chicken.
> 
> So, after several years of getting boat just the way I wanted her, I'm
> selling.  Any thoughts on improvements or corrections will be appreciated.
> 
> 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.
> 
> The Rhodes 22 is a versatile, self righting*, unsinkable**, and trailerable
> keelboat. 
>  *    A 700 lb stub keel (no water ballast)  prevents going “bottoms up”.
>  ** The built in flotation will keep a Rhodes filled with water from
> sinking.
> 
> This attractive Rhodes 22 was built in 1986 and refurbished at the General
> Boats (GB) factory in 2006. “Refurbished” means GB restored the boat to near
> new condition and added or updated various components. It is unusually well
> equipped with a chart plotter, depth meter, autopilot, bimini, motor lift,
> solar panels, two opening hatches, and more. Cambridge, MD
> 
> It has been produced for well over 30 years by GB and was designed by Philip
> Rhodes. There is a very active and supportive user group: 
> http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/
> 
> Daysailing: The owner can leave their slip as quickly and easily as any
> powerboat and then deploy both the in-mast furling main and the furling jib
> and be sailing in a couple of minutes. When returning, the main can be
> furled into the mast in seconds; no flaking or sail cover to deal with.
> 
> Cruising: Its compact cabin, headroom expanding pop-top, two opening
> hatches, sink with running water, multiple beds and enclosed toilet allow
> overnights and extended cruises.
> 
> Trailering: The Triad trailer, designed specifically for the Rhodes 22,
> allows cruises far from home. A horizontal V pushes centerboard and boat to
> center of trailer as it moves forward. So, like a motor boat, you can
> approach at low speed with CB down and ride up onto the trailer; little or
> no winching. The tongue can be extended as much as 8' for unusually shallow
> ramps.
> 
> The mast raising/lowering system includes a winch and “crane” and is easily
> done by one person. 
> 
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> 
> http://easternshore.craigslist.org/boa/6195826761.html
> 
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> Brooks Bridges
> 1986, Recycled 2006 "Changes"
> Cambridge, MD
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