The Design of the Merry Maiden

PHILIP RHODES
Philip Rhodes had his offices in New York and designed over 500 boats and yachts, including: Penguin, Rhodes 33, Caper, and many more well-known designs.

Rhodes also collaborated with O'Day to create the famous one-design, Rhodes-O'Day.

Philip Rhodes and His Yacht Designs was published in 1981, ISBN 0-87742-128-5 authored by Henderson, and published by International Marine Publishing Company, Camden, Maine 04843. Phone: 207-236-4342.

Click here to see Merry Maiden's beautiful sail plan.

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Here are two great resources on Philip Rhodes and his designs: Classic Yacht Info — Philip Rhodes and the Philip L. Rhodes Collection at Mystic Seaport Museum.