Rhodes 19 Sailboat

Rhodes History

The Rhodes 19 is a recreational sailboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a fractional sloop rig with aluminum spars, including an optional tapered mast. The hull has a raked stem, a plumb transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed fin keel or centerboard.

 

The Rhodes 19 was designed by Philip Rhodes as a one-design racer and first built in 1958. It shares the same hull design as the 1962 Mariner 19. The design was built by O’Day Corp and later by Stuart Marine in the United States. It remains in production, with 3,200 boats completed.

The Rhodes 19 traces its lineage to the 1945 Hurricane 19 sailboat design. The Hurricane 19 was constructed of moulded plywood, had an open cockpit and was initially built by the Allied Aviation Corporation. Another boat builder, Palmer Scott, purchased some incomplete Hurricane hulls and modified them with a foredeck, a cuddy cabin and a fixed keel, marketing the resultant boat as the Smyrna. Marscot Plastics used one of the wooden Smyrnas as a plug to build a mold from and created a fiberglass version, which became the Rhodes 19.

The Rhodes 19 is a recreational sailboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a fractional sloop rig with aluminum spars, including an optional tapered mast. The hull has a raked stem, a plumb transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed fin keel or centerboard.

 

The Rhodes 19 was designed by Philip Rhodes as a one-design racer and first built in 1958. It shares the same hull design as the 1962 Mariner 19. The design was built by O’Day Corp and later by Stuart Marine in the United States. It remains in production, with 3,200 boats completed.

The Rhodes 19 traces its lineage to the 1945 Hurricane 19 sailboat design. The Hurricane 19 was constructed of moulded plywood, had an open cockpit and was initially built by the Allied Aviation Corporation. Another boat builder, Palmer Scott, purchased some incomplete Hurricane hulls and modified them with a foredeck, a cuddy cabin and a fixed keel, marketing the resultant boat as the Smyrna. Marscot Plastics used one of the wooden Smyrnas as a plug to build a mold from and created a fiberglass version, which became the Rhodes 19.

Our fleet of Rhodes 19

The Kenosha Community Sailing Center is the proud home of four completely refurbished Rhodes 19. Each of these beautiful boats is equipped with a Minn Kota electric motor for easy launch and docking.  We teach our adult introductory classes on these boats and they are the perfect size for adult learning.  Please call us at 262-997-9343 if you are interested in renting one. Our Rhodes 19 are available for 1/2 or full day rentals with proof of sailing competence. 

Introductory Sailing Course: 
 
  • 3-Hour classes (5pm-8pm)
  • Monday or Tuesday Nights

This introductory course for adults will teach you the basics of sailing.  Prior to the first class you will be sent a link to an online, self-paced lesson to familiarize you with boat parts and sailing terminology.  That allows us to start you on the water where you will have the opportunity to handle a 19′ Rhodes sailboat.

Corporate Sponsorship

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Wooden Boatbuilding & Restoration

Winters in Kenosha are made for building and restoring boats. Community members are welcome to join us on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. We are currently building a Jimmy Skiff II by Chesapeake Light Craft.

We also run wooden model boatbuilding workshops for youth  on Saturday mornings. The techniques the kids learn are very similar to what the adults utilize only on a smaller scale. We welcome volunteers.  Please call us at 262-997-9353.  

Please call u s at (262) 997-9343 or email us at info@kenshasailing.org

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