IDLER. Courtesy Philip L. Rhodes. 



IDLER 



Designed by Philip L. Rhodes, this 25-foot class of sloops started in 

 1946. To date about thirty have been built: by Kargard (Marinette, Wis.) 

 and by Estlander (Denmark), Construction is conventional wood with a 

 fin keel and light displacement. Accommodations include two berths, galley 

 aft, toilet, etc. Principal cruising areas are the U. S. East Coast and the 

 Great Lakes. Price is $8000 for new boats, $4000 to $7000 for used. 



VITAL STATISTICS: L.O.A. 2$'; watcrlinc 20'; beam 8'; draft (keel) 

 3'io"; sail area 311 sq. ft.; power, 25-h.p. Brennan Imp. 



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