Many of the boats of zero monetary value are sitting on stands somewhere. They need work, parts, sweat and $$$ to get them sailing. But this boat, floating, goes sailing off regularly. The owner has taken good care of it for 15 years without doing any cosmetic upgrades. I knew that the next owner could pick up right there, go sailing the same day, and carry on simply fixing what breaks or wears out. Not that much of a liability(which he doesn't need right now). The PO took the Yamaha OB to a shop for seasonal store-service. The sails are very servicable, 2 reef main, 2 roller furling headsails. All standing rigging good - bronze buckles, running rigging-good and working.

The boat is a Philip Rhodes design(you can tell) and has good SA/D numbers(for it's day). It's a substantial boat compared to what young Tom and his friends have been sailing(about 22'). At around 5,000 disp with a lot of lead ballast(2,000+), it's a stiffer boat. A little odd-old style keel - shorter with attached rudder - Rhodes meant it to sail. And it does that as I've witnessed over many seasons.

Bare bones 60's construction with no liner but interior surfaces inside lockers show good build still holding up. Thick lay up is still strong that I can see.

I anticipate having quite a bit of fun seeing what he wants to do with it, and hopefully having ideas, answers and some help for him. I don't think this is a boat you fall in love with but you can appreciate what it is and what it will do. I think SKAL is a tool of sorts.

My son is the leader of his sailing group of friends and most don't go(a few parents insist), unless he's onboard. I've watched him over the years sailing other boats. While he doesn't have what most would consider prudent seamanship, yet, I'm confident he'll get a boat(and crew), home. He'll sail the dickens out of SKAL, that I'm sure, and will learn immensely.