Philip Rhodes

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Philip Rhodes
Born	1895
Died	1974
Occupation	Naval architect

Philip Leonard Rhodes (1895-1974) was a prolific boat and ship designer of extraordinary range, particularly known for his racing yacht and sloop designs^[1]. His other works included commercial and naval vessels such as minesweepers, police boats and garbage scows.

Contents 1 Rhodes 19 2 Rhodes 22 3 Chesapeake 32 4 Other designs 5 References 6 External links

[edit] Rhodes 19

The Rhodes 19 is a 19 foot (6 m) long sailboat, designed by Philip Rhodes and originally manufactured by O'Day. Currently, the Rhodes 19 is built by the Stuart Marine Corporation. To date, approximately 3500 of the boats have been built^[2].

The Rhodes 19 is available with either a fixed keel or with a retractable centerboard. It is used primarily as a day sailer or for one-design racing.

The Rhodes 19 is still actively raced throughout the United States, though the activity is centered on Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

[edit] Rhodes 22

The Rhodes 22 is a 22 foot long sailboat, designed by Philip Rhodes and manufactured by General Boats in Edenton, North Carolina. The boat features many appointments and design elements of much larger boats, including in-mast mainsail and genoa roller furling, 12-volt and 120-volt electrical systems, pressure water and a holding tank for an enclosed, albeit very small, head. The current design has positive flotation. And the hull has a unique outward flare just below the hull-deck joint, which applies great buoyant power at extreme angles of heel.

[edit] Chesapeake 32

The Chesapeake 32 is a sailboat designed by Philip Rhodes and manufactured by Sanderson in Denmark from 1961-1965. Close to ninety boats were built, many are still in use today across the globe.

[edit] Other designs

• 12 metre class yacht Weatherly, which successfully defended the America's Cup in 1962.

[edit] References

1. ^ Henderson, Richard (1981). Philip L. Rhodes and His Yacht Designs. International Marine Publishing. ISBN 0-87742-128-5. 
2. ^ Stuart Marine Corp.'s Rhodes 19 description page.

• Ben Stavis' extensive online biography and archive
• Rhodes bequeathed his designs to the Mystic Seaport Museum Collection, which has a short biography.

[edit] External links

• The Rhodes 19 Class Association, promoting racing of Rhodes-19 sailboats.
• Chesapeake Owners Association, information regarding Danish built Rhodes design of 1961-65.
• Philip Rhodes Sail Boats Information on Philip Rhodes designs.
• Stuart Marine Corporation
• http://www.rhodes22.com
• http://www.rhodes22.org
• http://www.geocities.com/blew_skies/topics.html