Rhodes Offshore 40
Whether under full sail or power, Lake Superior or the Atlantic, she moves through the water with power and grace and, in any harbor, is under constant observation and comment. The thought Phil Rhodes put into his design is demonstrated by Siskiwit having only 4 owners in since the issuance of her Builder’s Certificate in 1969.
About the Captain:
Henry A Young enjoyed ownership of Siskiwit from 8/ 1989 – 10/2016. Together they sailed all of the Great Lakes, Hudson River, and from Castine, Maine, to Ft. Lauderdale and, once in the Bahamas, he followed the log of Christopher Columbus 500 years later. His Eastern seaboard cruising included a Southbound and Northbound single hand via the ICW from Norfolk, VA to Loggerhead Marina, Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
Siskiwit’s new owner is Captain Donovan P Brennan of Mobile Bay, AL. Don and his wife Susan cast off for the Bay Islands of Honduras in the winter of 2023. At last report in September ’24, they continue to live aboard and love it. Moored at their at their Blue Rock, Roatan property dock, they indicate day sailing regularly and plan to cruise in 2025.
Henry founded and operated Erehwon Retreat in 2010 thru February 2023. Erehwon Retreat was a winner of the Tampa Award for Vacation Rentals 2019-2023. He presently serves as a Notary Public serving Senior Centers across the Twin Cities youngassociatesmnnotary.
This website is owned and updated by Henry A Young
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| Year | 1969 | Engine Model | Westerbeke 4-107 |
| Make | Cheoy Lee | Horsepower | 40 HP @ 3,000 RPM |
| Model | Offshore 40′ | Engine Hours | 349 |
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Cruising Speed | 4.5 knots |
| Designer | Phil Rhodes | Max Speed | 7.09 knots |
| LOA | 42′ | Hull Material | Molded fiberglass |
| Length on Deck | 39’9″ (12.12 m) | Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Beam | 10’9″ (3.28 m) | Fuel | 36.03 gallons |
| LWL | 29′ (8.53 m) | Water | 100 gallons |
| Draft | 6′ (1.83 m) | Cabins | 2 w/6 berths |
| Sail Area | 686 sq. ft. | Standing Headroom | 6’4″ |
| Displacement | 18 tons (9,480 kgs) | Yard Hull # | 2074 |
| Ballast | Full keel (7,900 lbs.) | USCG # | 567796 |