Owner Comments
New Boat / Rhodes 19 Keel - It was good to talk with you after so many years. I love the boat and it looks as good as when you built it. Thanks, Tom M., Illinois
New Boat / Rhodes 19 C/B - I really have to applaud you for your constant extension of services for the boat owners. You offer a fine package. Best of luck with the program.
What I want to mention, however, is how pleased we were with our Rhodes 19 in a race over Labor Day weekend. The wind on Great South Bay was gusting from the east up to 25 MPH, but somehow the fleet was convinced that we could make it across the bay for lunch, and back.
We had four people in the boat, and set out early. Of the 10-12 boats that started out, only four made it back without capsizing, breaking spreaders, losing masts, etc. We did it! The boat handled beautifully.
We still have bruises to show for it, but all ended well. On the GPS, we registered 7.7 knots! Good stuff.
Keep up the good work. Best, Clark J., New York
New Boat / Rhodes 19 C/B - We just want to take a moment to thank you and your staff at Stuart Marine for making our trip to Maine such a wonderful success. Your professional workmanship and good suggestions on preparing and updating our Rhodes 19 was very much appreciated. May I say since we first got together in 1993, it has always been a pleasure working with you good people. Good health and success to you all, Catharine and Ralph B., Connecticut
Parts / Mariner - Thanks again for the great tour of the workshop last Saturday morning. We're now on our way home to our Mariner. Wishing you a good year, Lynne & Mark F., Pennsylvania
Parts / Mariner - I want to tell you that the new sails & roller furling jib are great. I can't believe I waited that long to upgrade! Thanks very much for all your help & advice on the installation. It was very difficult for me to visualize it before I actually installed it, so your help was much appreciated. Works perfectly & makes sailing a lot more comfortable. David W., Maryland
New Boat /Stuart 9 - Just wanted to tell you how pleased Pat and I are with the boat. The lettering on the transom is perfect and the design etc is quite nice. We sent pictures of the boat to our granddaughter, who is 2,and she’s excited about riding in the "Merrilee". We are happy with the boat and thank you! David & Pat L., Maine
New Boat /Mariner C/B - Just wanted to let you know that I took the Mariner out for her maiden voyage yesterday morning - solo. What a hoot! Felt like I was ten years old. There was light to moderate wind, picking up as the day warmed. Got a little healed over - that validated the concept of the self-bailing cockpit to the tune of a little lake water - that got my attention. Consequently, I have some sail handling review to do before my wife will release the kids to my care. However, I get the impression that she'll forgive a lot of mistakes. Thanks, Andy I., Texas
New Boat /Rhodes 19 K - Hope all is well. Absolutely love my Rhodes 19 after a full season sailing her. Always happy to provide a reference.Best regards, Bill A., Minnesota
Repair /Rhodes 19 C/B- The 30 year old Rhodes 19 that you reconditioned for me last summer and fall is at its mooring and is admired by all. It's the only Rhodes 19 in the Portland Yacht Club anchorage, for that matter in the entire Falmouth anchorage, so she often draws pleasant comments from launch operators and skippers with much bigger boats. Thank you for your care in advising me last year and thanks to all at Stuart Marine for the careful workmanship. Best wishes, Bill H., Maine
Parts / Mariner - With the 2008 season starting to wind down a bit (I probably won't take my Mariner out of the water until the end of November), I just wanted to say thanks for all your help. I couldn't have had such a great year of sailing without your merchandise and your helpful advice. Keep up the good work, and thanks for all you do for us Mariner owners. Nathan B., Connecticut
Repair / Mariner C/B - Just FYI, having a lot of fun with the Mariner. Sails like a champ. Peter A., Massachusetts
New Boat / Mariner C/B- Please first let me tell you we love our Mariner. I have been boating in Buzzards bay for over 50 years and have never felt safer. The boat is solid. Thank you, Bruce & MaryAnn B., Massachusetts
Parts / Mariner- Just a quick note to let you know I received the rub rail…and as usual, everything is perfect. It is a pleasure to buy product from you. I run the parts warehouses for Coachmen RV and I know the difficulties in getting customers the parts they need, when they want them. You’re a first class act. Respectfully, Al N., Indiana
Parts / Rhodes 19- Thanks. As always you folks are a big help, and thank you for being there. Tim B, Tennessee
Parts / Mariner- Thank you for helping me out of my jam yesterday! I was able to get the trailer on the road and the boat in the water. Should be sailing soon. Jeff A, Massachusetts
New Boat / Mariner - It is sad to see this beautiful sailboat sitting in the backyard. It should be in the water. It sails beautifully. You and your employees do an outstanding job building these superb sailboats. Everything on it is first class. And it is such a joy to sail! Jerry B, Florida
New Boat / Rhodes 19 C/B - A short note to say thank you for making the purchase of a new Rhodes 19 a very pleasant experience, and a special thanks to your builders for getting things done on right on schedule.
The boat is a beauty! I suppose because I’m a sailing neophyte and the boat is so impressive, that the most common question I get is, “How did you find this boat?” It’s as if years of sailing experience are necessary in order to identify the perfect boat. Maybe I’m just lucky, but I like to think the Rhodes continuing popularity over time speaks for itself.
Anyway, the boat was well received by all, and we had a wonderful time sailing. The weather was perfect with sunny periods, and a good breeze. But I must say that sailing in the North Channel of Lake Huron keeps one on his toes. The wind is constantly changing direction and velocity as it winds its way around
and through the many islands and channels. Perfect! Ed I, Michigan
Parts / Mariner - Thanks for the quick service. I received the package today and will be set to launch on Saturday. Thanks again, Eric H, New Hampshire
Parts / Mariner - Thanks for keeping the Mariner line alive! I will place an order for some parts as soon as the funds become available. I will gladly pay the new price and do so gratefully so as to support, maintain and encourage the dream for all sailors! Hang in there, we're getting screwed right now but it won't last forever. If you ever wind up in South Carolina, please drop by. Douglas B, South Carolina
New Boat / Prospect - Thank you for your follow-up after the Annapolis Boat Show. It is indeed organizations like yours that stand out in these trying financial times in our country. I'm old enough to remember a quite similar time in the "30's. Those companies that showed their integrity by maintaining
relationships with their customers, or those that potentially might come on board, were, and still are the true survivors today. We cheer you on! David M, Virginia
New Boat / Owner - We have a very active Rhodes group at the Newport Navy Base. I have been
really enjoying racing the Rhodes 19s since 2001. (On our last outing) the wind was blowing 18 knots from the northwest with gusts to 23. All the boats performed perfectly with no mishaps. Tom G, Rhode Island