Rhodes Ranger
Description
The Rhodes Ranger 29 is a classic American trailerable sailboat designed by renowned naval architect Philip Rhodes (design #437) as a coastal cruiser. First built in 1960 by De Vries Shipyard in the Netherlands and imported to the United States by Seafarer Yachts, it was produced until around 1973, with approximately 200 units made. It's celebrated for its seaworthy full-keel design, beautiful lines, and reputation as a capable, forgiving sailer in varied conditions, though it's now out of production and popular among classic boat restorers.
Construction Details
| Designer | Philip L. Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Builder | De Vries Shipyard |
| Length | 28.500 ft |
| LOA | 28.500 ft |
| LWL | 20.000 ft |
| Beam | 8.000 ft |
| Displacement | 7965 lb |
| Ballast | 1900 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.820 ft |
| Year Built | 1960 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 30 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.58 ft |
| p | 26 ft |
| e | 12 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 ft | 10.58 ft | 26 ft | 12 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Rhodes Ranger - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 26 ft - (7925 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.07 ft - (8556 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 28.25 ft - (8611 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | 155.79 ft² |
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Rhodes Ranger - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 25.45 ft - (7757 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.26 ft - (4346 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.74 ft - (6626 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.17 ft - (3709 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 154.84 ft² |
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Rhodes Ranger - GENOA
| Luff | * 30.22 ft - (9211 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.3 ft - (5273 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.23 ft - (8605 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.87 ft - (4837 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 239.87 ft² |
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Rhodes Ranger - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 30.22 ft - (9211 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 19.04 ft - (5803 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.04 ft - (5803 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 489.08 ft² |
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