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Started by Crazer, October 03, 2018, 08:01:36 PM

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Crazer

October 03, 2018, 08:01:36 PM
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!
-Avery

Cape Dory 28 SV "Fayaway"
        Annapolis, MD

Bubba the Pirate

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October 03, 2018, 09:25:26 PM
Gorgeous! Congrats.
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Captain Smollett

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October 03, 2018, 10:08:02 PM
Man that's a beautiful boat.  Rhodes sure could draw 'em.  Congrats!
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Alberg 30
North Carolina

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CharlieJ

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October 03, 2018, 11:01:16 PM
Agree totally- My Rhodes meridian is proof :)
Charlie J

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CapnK

#4
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)
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Captain Smollett

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October 04, 2018, 11:14:38 AM
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)
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Alberg 30
North Carolina

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.  -Mark Twain

Frank

#6
October 04, 2018, 03:32:15 PM
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)

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Crazer

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October 04, 2018, 10:04:34 PM Last Edit: October 04, 2018, 10:08:41 PM by Crazer
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.
-Avery

Cape Dory 28 SV "Fayaway"
        Annapolis, MD
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