Rhodes Robin
Description
The Rhodes Robin (often listed as Robin (Rhodes)) is a charming, classic American centerboard dinghy designed by the legendary naval architect Philip Rhodes around 1960 (his design #7). It's a small, lightweight daysailer built primarily by the P. Evanson Boat Company (Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) in the early 1960s through at least the mid-1960s, with some sources noting production into later years. Hulls were typically molded plywood (cold-molded) or fiberglass, making them durable yet simple for their era. This pocket-sized boat was intended as an accessible, fun sailer for beginners, kids, or adults wanting quick, no-fuss daysailing on lakes, bays, or protected waters—easy to launch from a beach, trailer, or even cartop with effort. It's praised for its sweet handling, stability for its size, and forgiving nature, often described as a "superb micro dinghy" or "go-to" small sailer by enthusiasts who still own and sail originals.
Construction Details
| Designer | Phil Rhodes |
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| Builder | Evanson Boat Co. |
| Length | 10.830 ft |
| LOA | 10.830 ft |
| LWL | 10.167 ft |
| Beam | 4.670 ft |
| Displacement | 250 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1960 |
The standard boat dimensions
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Sails
Rhodes Robin - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 14.75 ft - (4496 mm) |
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| Foot | 7 ft - (2134 mm) |
| Leech | * 16.12 ft - (4913 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 89.69 ° |
| Diagonal | 16.292 ft - (4966 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 53.53 ft² |
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Rhodes Robin - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 11.875 ft - (3620 mm) |
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| Foot | 4.292 ft - (1308 mm) |
| Leech | 10.708 ft - (3264 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 6.98 ° |
| Area | * 22.89 ft² |
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