Rhodes 57 Classic Custom Steel Ketch EUR295,000

    Philip Leonard Rhodes (1895-1974) was a prolific boat and ship designer of extraordinary range, and among connoisseurs, one of the most talked-about and versatile American yacht designers.

    His clients ranged from Rockefellers to Sears and Roebuck.
His design of the 12 Meter class “Weatherly” won the America's Cup in 1962, which inspired the building of this classic yacht in the same year. Built to Lloyds 100 A1 classification, her plans are held by the "Mystic Seaport Museum" in Connecticut USA.. Under her mast is a Silver Dollar, amongst other coins collected during several circumnavigations. The centerboard (draft 1.90mtr to 3.20mtr) ensures both performance as well as access to all ports and anchorages. The beautiful new interior is a wonderful mix of stately comfort and the latest technology, but retaining all of the elements of her rich history.
     Inspection by appointment, with appointed brokers YBC.

Location:  Langkawi, Malaysia Displacement38 tons.
Year Launched: 1962 Hull Steel. Deck: Teak over Steel
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen Water: 1500ltr + watermaker
Designer:Philip L. Rhodes Drinking Water:35L separate tank
Registered: Jersey - UK Fuel: 2,000ltr
Last Slipped/Antifouled. Sep 2009 Engine: Hino 150 hp(Rebuilt 2000)
Keel: Long with 2 lift keels. Genset: Isuzu 10KVA
Length:  57ft  (17.40mtr)
Beam:   15ft. 6ins (4.70mtr)
Draft: 6' 3" (1.9m) - 10' 6" (3.20m)
Engine Hours: approx. 2,200 hrs.
Speed:  Max. 9 kts under power.
Cruising Revs: 2,000 rpm

Accommodation: for 8 in 4 cabins (3 x doubles;  2 x single berths) 
AIR-CON: Ducted 16,00BTU. Headroom throughout from 6' 3" to 6' 8".

Shower: 2 hot/cold showers (aft ensuite with hip bath), plus deck shower Toilet: 1 Manual - 1 Elec.  100 ltr Grey water tank.
Galley: Stainless 3 burner + oven; Double s/s sink;  9cub.ft fridge and 3cub.ft freezer; Spacious bench top and 2 large storage drawers.
There's a separate 35litre drinking water tank in the galley.
Dinghy : Yachtsman 3.1 mtr RIB (2007)
Outboard: Yamaha Enduro 15hp (2008)  - Mariner 3.3 Hp (2005).
Electrics & Batteries: 17 Batteries : 2 x Main engine start batteries,
1 x Generator start battery, 6 x 12v House, 8 x 24v House.
12v, 24v and 220v systems. Isolation transformer.; Inverter 500 watt.
Electronics & Navigation: Radar, Chart plotter, Navtex, SSB radio, VHF, Compass, Wind direction, Echo sounder, GPS, Autopilot, Barometer, Speed, Log, Stereo, TV, DVD,
Mast/Rigging: Ketch rigged. Timber Masts and booms.
Stainless standing rigging in good condition.
Deck Gear: Electric "Ideal" anchor windlass.  6 x Halyard winches ;
5 x Sheet winches ; Fenders, Swim ladder, Boarding gangplank system, Warps, Boathook, Complete SCUBA outfit and tank.
Ground Tackle: 6 anchors. Assorted Admiralty / CQR / Kedge ).
120 metres of chain. 200 meters of warp
Safety Gear: 6 man Liferaft,  EPIRB 406 MHz,  Emergency steering, Searchlight, 7 Lifejackets, Lifebuoys, Safety harnesses. Lifesling.
Bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric). Electric emergency bilge pump.
Porthole & storm window covers for saloon. Horn. First aid kit. Flares

Sail Inventory: Full battened mainsail Rolly Tasker (2008)
Roller furling Genoa, Mizzen, Spinnaker, Gennaker, Mizzen Staysail
Storm Main, Storm Jib. Covers: Bimini, Sprayhood, Sail covers, Spray dodger, Full boat cover & sun awning,

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