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Philip L. Rhodes was one of the most versatile of all naval architects — for nearly half a century, until his death in 1974, he was at the forefront of yacht design, and his influence continues today. Operating under his firm’s slogan of ‘any size, any type, any service’, he achieved an impressive design record and throughout his career spear-headed experimentation in new construction materials and techniques.
Now Richard Henderseon has accorded Philip Rhodes the book that he has long deserved. Part One of the book is a brief biography of Phil Rhodes that relates his early interest in boat design and the subsequent experiences that led to his wide-ranging and prolific career. It is a fitting preamble to the design histories and analyses that follow. In the 44 chapters of Part Two, Henderson discusses more than 100 of the best-known and most representative Rhodes yacht designs — from 7-foot dinghies to 140-foot luxury craft.
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