1969 Rhodes Motorsailer Steel Ketch for Sale – 52 ft – Sidney, BC, Canada

1969 Rhodes Motorsailer Steel Ketch – Ready for Adventure

***FINANCING AVAILABLE***

PRICE JUST REDUCED

Owner willing to provide temporary moorage to buyer on their private mooring ball in the Sidney area.

Step aboard this classic 1969 Philip Rhodes-designed steel ketch, built in Brielle, The Netherlands. With timeless lines, rugged construction, and extensive upgrades, this 52’ (57’ overall) beauty is perfect for bluewater sailing or a comfortable live-aboard lifestyle. Recently returned from a three-month voyage to Alaska in 2023, this vessel is ready to take you on your next adventure.

This well-maintained, ocean-going ketch is your ticket to exploring the world or enjoying the comforts of life on the water. Whether you are looking to cruise remote destinations or settle into a live-aboard lifestyle, this vessel is prepared for it all.

Maintenance Highlights:

• Bottom Maintenance: Hull was fully sandblasted, welded, faired, and received five coats of epoxy barrier followed by five coats of bottom paint (completed 3 years ago).
• Last Haul-Out: 1.5 years ago.
• Recent Dive Inspection: Completed last month—zincs at 95%.
• Electrical: Equipped with an isolation transformer for added shore power safety and corrosion protection.

Key Features:

• Spacious Layout:

• 3 cabins, 2 heads.

• Main cabin: double bed and single bed.

• Side cabin: 2 bunk beds.

• Forward V-berth with additional bunk bed in hallway.

• Ample storage throughout.

Navigation & Electronics:

• AIS system (transmit/receive).

• Laptop with navigation software + 24” monitor.

• Timezero navigation system.

• Furuno radar and plotter with depth sounder.

• Icom M710 single-sideband radio.

• Backup camera.

• Modified CPT autopilot.

Reliable Power & Systems:

• 4-53 Detroit diesel engine.

• Lewmar 250 bow thruster.

• Wind generator and 7 solar panels (750 watts).

• Engine-driven watermaker.

Fuel & Water Capacity:

• 350 gallons of diesel.

• 160 gallons of water.

Comfort & Livability:

• Adriatic diesel cook stove with oven.

• Cozy cabin propane heater.

Condition & Maintenance:

• Major rebuild from 2000–2005 with ongoing care and upgrades.

• Excellent condition – fully equipped and sea-ready.

Location:

• Currently moored in Sidney, B.C.

Do not miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of sailing history with modern upgrades. Schedule a viewing today!

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.