Southern Cross 31

[voyaqerjm]

Hello all,

I am new here and just found this forum. I may add some information to this forum.

Southern Cross 31,

I built a Southern Cross 31 from a hull & deck. Sailed her in Florida and Bahamas for the last 8 years. Just sold her last year and she is now in Marblehead.
Info -- There was an odd line with her mold and her sheer line off was in the fwd quarters. She sailed good, far better than the westsail 32 but was heavy. The rudder gudgeons were weak, only 2 and I nearly lost my rudder because of electrolysis (SS) - - be sure they have been converted to bronze. There was one well equipped one with minor rail damage which just went for 10K as a hurricane damaged boat. Suggest you monitor www.yachtsalvage.com for some good deals.

Meridan 26

I sail one single handed down the east coast in the early 70's. Took 8 months off and it was the greatest experience in my life. A beautiful boat and strong. Not recommended for ocean passages but great for coastal work.

Phili Rhodes

I was a yacht designer for Phil on Lexington Ave in the late 60's. I met all the greats, Olin Stephens, Al Mason, Ted Brewer and etc. Now they were designers and great gentlemen. Made only $80 per week but it was an awesome experience for a 20 yr kid.

Phil was the king of sheer lines --- no one could design a prettier boat!