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I thought I'd mention that there is a 1960 Rhodes Swiftsure (33' center-boarder built for Seafarer at DeVries-Lentsch in Holland) listed on E-bay right now. As of the second day of the auction there is one bid (right at the minimum $10,000), and a "Buy-it-now" price of $15,000.

I spoke with the seller at length, and also went to look at the boat yesterday; if anyone is seriously interested, but not able to get to the boat, I wouldn't mind sharing what I found.

It's funny: For years I've held up the Swiftsure as one of my dream boats. It has so many features I like, and is just a gorgeous design in my opinion. But I'd never been on one. Well, I didn't hate it, but after a few minutes aboard it just didn't feel like "me." So ten years of fantasizing about one was "cured" in five minutes aboard. Heh.

Here's the link:

http://tinyurl.com/6kauvr

I dig the throttle thingy, but just the photo of that gearshift is enough to make my ankles bleed.

Figment wrote:I dig the throttle thingy, but just the photo of that gearshift is enough to make my ankles bleed.

Oh but it's not a gaudy, shiny, stainless-trinket sort of bleeding. No, no! It's the deep, rich draw of blood from a substantial casting of bronze! That's completely different ;)

Boy was that cockpit HUGE -- the fantail went for miles (or so it seemed to eyes accustomed to 30' and under).

R.

It's funny: For years I've held up the Swiftsure as one of my dream boats. It has so many features I like, and is just a gorgeous design in my opinion. But I'd never been on one. Well, I didn't hate it, but after a few minutes aboard it just didn't feel like "me."

I have always liked this boat, but have never been on one either. Is there anything that just says NO......or, what doesn't feel right about the design.

Rachel,

I'd be curious to know what you impression was of this design. Likes and dislikes would be helpfull.

Thanks,

Joe