Hey Joe,
I owned a centerboard Rhodes 19 years ago, I think it's one of the sweetest daysailers you'll ever find, a wonderful all-around boat... And I sailed on one of the keel versions a few times on SF Bay, that boat felt very stout in a breeze and the chop on the bay...
BTW, did you watch the Brazilian GP last Sunday? Quite a weekend, eh?
best regards,
Jon