Newport, RI 02840
$59,500
$30,000
Newport, RI 02840
$59,500
$30,000
Beta 4HP4954
25hp
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Antique and Classic
41ft
1960
Bounty II by Aeromarine
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RANGER is currently at 33 of a 36 month lease to purchase. The option conveys November 30, 2024. Please call for details.
In 1960 Ranger was shipped to her first owner who used and enjoyed her on the fresh waters of Lake Superior for about twenty-five years. He eventually sold her to his friend who brought her to Holland, MI, and put her in a barn for a major refurbishment, which he never finished. Thirty years later, still in the barn, she was sold to her third owner who spent the next seven years completing the refit thatowner #2 started.
Ultimately the exterior of the boat including the decks were stripped, re-glassed, and repainted stem to stern. The entire interior including all woodwork, wiring, plumbing, machinery, electronics, galley, and head were removed and replaced with new. All rigging, sails, lines, running gear, and mast were also replaced with new. Hundreds of thousands of dollars later she emerged from her cocoon and was launched again as a virtually new
boat.
Every inch of this classic sailing yacht has been meticulously refurbished to near perfection. She represents an amazing restoration of a proven offshore sloop. She was recently described in a survey performed by marine surveyor Ron Silvera (with over 40 years of experience) as a 9.5 out of 10, and “As New” virtually everywhere. In May of 2022, her current owner, a knowledgeable yacht broker and 42-year veteran in the industry bought her from the donation organization to which the previous (third) owner had donated her. Ranger was trucked to Rhode Island on her freshly refurbished trailer where she was introduced to the Atlantic Ocean.
Her next owner can be assured of a trouble-free yachting experience on any waters around the globe. Ranger is now being offered to decerning buyers with a keen eye for detail, interested in owning a rare example of yachting history that looks and runs like new.
The total scope of the refit included: New paint
Cruising Speed:6kn
Nominal Length:40.67ft
Length Overall:40.67ft
Max Draft:5.83ft
Beam:10ft
Length at Waterline:28ft
Fresh Water Tanks:60gal
Fuel Tanks:20gal
Holding Tanks:40gal
Cabins:1
Heads:1
Engine Make:Beta
Engine Model:4HP4954
Total Power:25hp
Engine Type:inboard
Fuel Type:diesel
When you step aboard, you are greeted with the new boat feel. She is adorned with immaculate powder blue awlgrip decking, polished bronze original fittings and hardware, and top of the line rigging. The cockpit utilizes the B&G Chart plotter, wind speed and depth multifunction and the auto pilot controller. The history of the boat is also ever present in the polished brass hardware, a perfect example of the nautical adventures this boat has had.
When you step into the cabin, you are greeted with the galley to port and a quarter berth aft to starboard. The galley is equipped with a 2-burner electric stove top, flush-mounted counter sink, pull out stainless refrigerator and plentiful amounts of storage. Forward to starboard and port are bench seating areas that both convert to over and under bunks. Moving forward down the starboard hallway the single head is to port amidships and a cedar-lined hanging locker is across the hall on the starboard side. Furthest forward is a split v-berth with numerous drawers, lockers, a hanging closet, and access to the anchor locker. The white herrishoff finish, makes the interior feel spacious, clean and bright, while the blue countertop, cushions and stiped pillows give a perfect nautical pop of color to the space.
Colors:
Hull: Aristo Blue Awlgrip
Covestripe: Cordovan Gold Awlgrip
Bootstripe: Pure White
Bottom: Red (SeaHawk Biocop TF)
Deck: Powder Blue Awlgrip
The construction of this Rhodes 41 is bulletproof. The hull is made up of 9 layers of solid hand-laid woven fiberglass cloth and roving, and 18 layers in the lower hull were used to develop a thickness of three-quarters of an inch at the keel. No fiberglass mat was used in this construction. The 7500-pound cast iron keel is encased in the hull. The fiberglass decks were cored to reduce weight on these racer/cruisers, and the hull to deck joint is over-tabbed and through-bolted to create a secure seal. Her full keel and hung rudder provide safety for open ocean passages.
The 41-ft Rhodes Bounty II was one of the original fiberglass racer/cruisers that launched a boatbuilding revolution. Now, long after they’ve been retired from the race course, these seaworthy classics still offer no-nonsense sailing for serious cruisers who care about performance but want to go places in comfort.
The Bounty II project was undertaken by Fred Coleman and Vince Lazzara (of Lazzara Yachts) at Aero Marine in Salsalito, California using a Rhodes’ design with Bill Gardens’ engineering. With all the top talent brought to bear, it’s no surprise that the vessel became an instant success. Its heavy scantlings and the building team's approach with the new material paid off in the long run. Their “thick as a plank” hull skin may have been overkill, but the results speak for themselves, and many of these classic sailboats still easily pass survey today.
When Aero Marine closed its doors, an enterprising group of executives bought the assets and shipped the tooling to New England boatbuilder, Pearson Yachts. They began construction of these sloops that Pearson dubbed the Rhodes 41. Perhaps the best measure of success of this effort lies in the fact that of the approximately 50 Rhodes 41’s built, nearly all are still in the water and have a cult following that makes them one of the most sought-after classics afloat.
Specifications and details of this vessel are provided in good faith for informational purposes only. Data regarding the specifications, operating characteristics and condition of the vessel was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, capacities, consumptions and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided and agrees to instruct his agent or surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price and inventory changes and withdrawal from market without notice.
Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker has been told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot and does not guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise, and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
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