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£145,000
1954 RHODES 45 ft Classic Bermudan Sloop
Price:
£145,000
Financing:
Summary:
Used 1954
Location:
Manor Park
Description:
JOSEPHINE's sheer is elegant and the coach house wonderfully proportioned. Her large birdpit - typical of many American yachts of the 1950s - is comfortable and spacious. In comparison with English yachts of this era, JOSEPHINE has broader beam, making for a hull of considerable initial stability and offsetting the effect of the comparatively shallow draft - this also offers impressive accommodation for her length. Under her current ownership JOSEPHINE has wintered inside and ashore and is looked after by Traditional Shipwright Services, Poole, UK – she remains much loved but her owner has switched to a wooden motor yacht for his grandchildren and is a motivated seller. Brokers Comments BROKERS COMMENTSA Philip L. Rhodes design from 1954; her sheer is elegant and coach house wonderfully proportioned. The large birdpit typical of many American fifties yachts is a very comfortable and spacious asset. Her rig and sail plan is well proportioned and simple for both single handed cruising as well as efficient and hard racing with a fair aspect ratio of 2.3. In comparison with English yachts of this era, Josephine has a broader beam making for a hull of considerable initial stability and offsetting the effect of the comparatively shallow draft. JOSEPHINE underwent an extensive rebuild at the famous Gannon & Benjamin yard under her former owner, before returning to the Solent to cruise and race. Spectacular indeed JOSEPHINE is a typical example of the 1950s American style yacht of moderate size and designed " to be worked by her amateur crew, yet having a performance which should enable her to hold her own in any company" - YWA 1956. History Built in 1954 to a design by one of America's leading yacht designers of the period Philip Rhodes; JOSEPHINE is of particular interest as a shoal draft yacht with a 5 ½ ft draft that increases to 8 ½ ft with the centre board lowered – and a superb example of Rhodes’ centre board hull. Seven sister. Still available at ListedBuy!
For sale by:
Private Party
Posted:
January 2 on ListedBuy
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