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Rhodes 22 Continental
Designer: Rhodes  ·  Builder: General Boats (Usa)  ·  First built: 1968
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About the Rhodes 22 Continental

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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Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 22.00 ft / 6.71 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 20.00 ft / 6.10 m
Beam 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
Max Draft 4.00 ft / 1.22 m
Min Draft 1.67 ft / 0.51 m
Displacement 2,000.00 lb / 907 kg
Ballast 600.00 lb / 272 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 203.00 ft² / 18.86 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Rhodes
Builder General Boats (USA)
First Built 1968
Number Built 1000
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 261
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
 20.51
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 30
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 111.61
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
 9.4
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
 2.54
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. 5.99 kn
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
 4.56
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. 571.70 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 20.48
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 25.50 ft / 7.77 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 8.80 ft / 2.68 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 21.30 ft / 6.49 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 8.50 ft / 2.59 m
SA Fore 112.20 ft² / 10.42 m²
SA Main 90.53 ft² / 8.41 m²
SA Total (100%) 202.73 ft² / 18.83 m²
Est. Forestay Length 26.98 ft / 8.22 m
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