Finally replaced my Pearson Wanderer after six years of ownership. I loved that boat but the layout and quality of construction were not what I wanted. So I bought a 1962 Rhodes Swiftsure. She has my preferred galley aft layout and the quality construction I need to feel secure sailing her any where. She needs paint but is very solid. I'm starting to update her systems and polish her up. She has a lot more space than the Pearson, too.
More pictures to follow!
Gorgeous! Congrats.
Man that's a beautiful boat. Rhodes sure could draw 'em. Congrats!
Agree totally- My Rhodes meridian is proof :)
Pretty pretty boat. :) I love the look of a dark hull. Don't want that color on my boat because I am South and want to go 'souther' :D and dark colors absorb heat but, man, it sure looks nice and especially so on these plastic classics. 8)
Quote from: CapnK on October 04, 2018, 07:20:42 AM
Pretty pretty boat. :) I love the look of a dark hull. Don't want that color on my boat because I am South and want to go 'souther' :D and dark colors absorb heat but, man, it sure looks nice and especially so on these plastic classics. 8)
Don't want to hijack, but I agree. I thought about painting the A-30 dark green with gold cove stripe, but then, "Oh man, the heat!" took over. Now, I'm going white/off white with dark green cove stripe.
But let's be honest, here. These old classic Alberg, Rhodes, and a few others, boats look awesome no matter what color they are. 8)
Quote from: Captain Smollett on October 04, 2018, 11:14:38 AM
But let's be honest, here. These old classic Alberg, Rhodes, and a few others, boats look awesome no matter what color they are. 8)
TRUE DAT!
Thanks guys. I'm very happy with the boat. I am planning on repainting the boat a lighter color, probably light blue. The green is failing and I want to do something different so she's not just another classic boat with a dark hull.
I managed to get out for a brief solo sail this evening. Just barely made it back before the rain started.