39' Rhodes New Weekender, l946. Classic sloop - only four were built in this class.

According to his biographer, "Philip Rhodes was a prolific and versatile boat designer from l9l9 until his death in l974. His range of design was from "Weatherly" a 12 Meter who won the Americas" Cup in l962 to 123' motorsailers. His sailing yachts with beautifully proportioned hulls and graceful sheerlines are works of true design harmony. They are handsome and uniquely suited for their purpose. They are not only superbly funtional, but have an elegance and ageless beauty that is all too rare in yacht design today." This Rhodes New Weekender is sea kindly, sails well to windward, slices through the water and doesn't pound in a rough sea. It has an aluminum mast and boom with a furling jib and mainsail, Genoa jib, 5 winches, Westerbeke 27 diesel engine, approx l500 hrs. Mahogany hull, sheathed in fiberglass bonded with epoxy. Four layers of cloth and resin on hull, with additional layers on stem, keel and transom. There are no blisters or separation in any of the fiberglass. Deck and cabin top are also covered in two layers of cloth and resin. Cabin top and cockpit have varnished mahogany trim.

Cabin layout is traditional with galley aft, including refrigeration, 2 burner Origo alcohol stove (no priming and pumping necessary). Hot water tank, stainless steel sink, dishes, silverware, glass racks, liquor locker - compact but efficient galley. Pressure water system, two inflatable tanks under bunks - 48 gallons each. Cabin sleeps 4- 2 in main cabin on bunks that fold down over the setees at night and allow bedding to remain when folded up during the day. (This is a great feature when cruising). Teak floor in cabin, painted cabinets with varnished trim. Brass barometer and clock, fold up dining table, cassette stereo with cabin and cockpit speakers, binoculars, depth finder, knot meter, dockside electrical connection, six life jackets and four life cushions, automatic bilge pump and hand pump. Enclosed head with fold down stainless steel sink, shower, teak grating on floor. Hanging locker opposite head. Forward cabin has two bunks with drawers underneath and shelves on both sides. Rope locker in forepeak. Eight opening port holes in cabin and one in head.

Cockpit seats have storage underneath and cushions. Wheel steering with mahogany wheel and worm gear inside wheel box. Teak grating on cockpit floor. Compass, ship to shore radio. Anchor windlass on foredeck, two anchors: one 35 lb. Plow and one 35 lb. Yachtsman with 3/4" nylon line. Also 65 lb. Yachtsman (not presently on the boat). l large dacron awning with roll down sides and l small dacron cockpit cover. There are both bow and stern stainless steel pulpits.