Designed by the renowned Philip Rhodes and built by General Boats starting in 1968, this compact cruiser represents classic American small boat design from the golden age of fiberglass production. With 1,000 hulls launched over its production run, the Rhodes 22 Continental earned a solid reputation among sailors seeking an affordable entry into keelboat sailing. The Continental's moderate proportions strike a practical balance for coastal cruising and day sailing. Her keel/centerboard configuration provides the best of both worlds - the stability of a fixed keel with the shallow-water versatility of a swing keel, making her ideal for exploring gunkholes and launching from ramps. The masthead sloop rig delivers straightforward sail handling, while her fiberglass construction ensures durability with minimal maintenance. At 2,000 pounds displacement with 600 pounds of ballast, she offers reasonable stability for her size, though the comfort ratio of 9.4 suggests quick motion in choppy conditions. The capsize screening formula of 2.54 indicates good stability for coastal waters, making her well-suited for protected bays, lakes, and nearshore sailing rather than offshore passages. Her hull speed of nearly 6 knots provides respectable performance for weekend adventures and sailing instruction.
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What is the Rhodes 22 Continental's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Rhodes 22 Continental has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 20.51. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Rhodes 22 Continental's comfort ratio?
The Rhodes 22 Continental has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 9.4. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Rhodes 22 Continental safe for offshore sailing?
The Rhodes 22 Continental has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.54. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Rhodes 22 Continental?
The theoretical hull speed of the Rhodes 22 Continental is 5.99 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Rhodes 22 Continental weigh?
The Rhodes 22 Continental has a displacement of 2,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 22.00 ft.
How much does a used Rhodes 22 Continental cost?
Based on 1 recent market listings, used Rhodes 22 Continental sailboats typically sell for between $15,000 and $15,000, with a median asking price of $15,000. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.
Who designed the Rhodes 22 Continental?
The Rhodes 22 Continental was designed by Rhodes, first built in 1968.