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Rhodes 19 Cb
Designer: Philip Rhodes  ·  Builder: Stuart Marine; O'day  ·  First built: 1959
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About the Rhodes 19 Cb

Designed by naval architect Philip C. Rhodes, the Rhodes 19 Cb is a compact and capable daysailer with a reputation for responsive handling and accessible sailing. Built with beginner and intermediate sailors in mind, this boat excels in protected coastal waters, making it an appealing choice for bay sailing, club racing, and relaxed weekend outings. Rhodes designs have long been celebrated for their clean lines and well-balanced performance, and the 19 Cb carries that tradition into a manageable package. The centerboard configuration gives it versatility in shallow waters, allowing sailors to explore anchorages and launch ramps that deeper-keeled boats simply cannot access. This practical feature, combined with a forgiving hull, makes it a popular choice for sailing programs and family use alike. Whether you're looking to sharpen your racing skills in a competitive one-design fleet or simply enjoy an afternoon on the water, the Rhodes 19 Cb offers an honest and rewarding sailing experience. Its enduring popularity speaks to a design that balances simplicity with genuine on-the-water enjoyment, making it a solid consideration for those entering the used boat market.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 19.17 ft / 5.84 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 17.75 ft / 5.41 m
Beam 7.00 ft / 2.13 m
Max Draft 4.92 ft / 1.50 m
Min Draft 0.83 ft / 0.25 m
Displacement 1,030.00 lb / 467 kg
Ballast 165.00 lb / 75 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 175.00 ft² / 16.26 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Philip Rhodes
Builder Stuart Marine; O'Day
First Built 1959
Related Sailboats ["Rhodes 19" · "Mariner 19 Cb" · "Flying Scot" · "Lightning" · "Com Pac 19"]
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 27.5
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 6.55
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 2.78
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 5.65
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 6.14
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 443.96
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 15.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 6.5
P (Mainsail Luff) 24.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 9.88
SA Fore 48.75
SA Main 118.56
How It Compares

vs. Flying Scot, Lightning, Mariner 19 Cb

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Dimensions
LOA
Rhodes 19 Cb ★
19.2 ft
Flying Scot
19.0 ft
Lightning
19.0 ft
Mariner 19 Cb
19.2 ft
LWL
Rhodes 19 Cb ★
17.8 ft
Flying Scot
18.5 ft
Lightning
15.3 ft
Mariner 19 Cb
17.8 ft
Beam
Rhodes 19 Cb ★
7.0 ft
Flying Scot
6.8 ft
Lightning
6.5 ft
Mariner 19 Cb
7.0 ft
Displacement
Rhodes 19 Cb ★
1 lbs
Flying Scot
850 lbs
Lightning
700 lbs
Mariner 19 Cb
1 lbs
Ballast
Rhodes 19 Cb ★
165 lbs
Flying Scot
—
Lightning
130 lbs
Mariner 19 Cb
—
Sail Area
Rhodes 19 Cb ★
175 sq ft
Flying Scot
191 sq ft
Lightning
172 sq ft
Mariner 19 Cb
184 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Rhodes 19 Cb ★
—
Flying Scot
204 s/nm
Lightning
153 s/nm
Mariner 19 Cb
—
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Rhodes 19 Cb ★
27.5
Flying Scot
34.1
Lightning
35.0
Mariner 19 Cb
23.2
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Rhodes 19 Cb ★
6.6
Flying Scot
5.5
Lightning
5.5
Mariner 19 Cb
9.1
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Rhodes 19 Cb ★
2.78
Flying Scot
2.85
Lightning
2.93
Mariner 19 Cb
2.49
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Rhodes 19 Cb ★
—
Flying Scot
59
Lightning
88
Mariner 19 Cb
—
Hull Speed
Rhodes 19 Cb ★
5.7 kts
Flying Scot
5.8 kts
Lightning
5.2 kts
Mariner 19 Cb
5.7 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Rhodes 19 Cb ★
6.1
Flying Scot
8.0
Lightning
7.6
Mariner 19 Cb
4.9
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