Rhodes Bounty Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Philip Rhodes·1939·Coleman Boat Co./Thomas D. Scott
Rhodes Bounty drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
38.75' · 11.81 m
Displ.
18,000 lbs · 8,165 kg
First year
1939

The Rhodes Bounty, specifically the fiberglass iteration known as the Bounty II, holds a permanent place in maritime history as one of the first production offshore yachts constructed from glassreinforced plastic. Designed by the legendary Philip Rhodes with engineering input from William Garden, the Bounty II was launched in 1956 by Coleman Boat and Plastics (later Aero Marine) to prove that fiberglass was a viable material for substantial oceangoing vessels. Built with a "thickasaplank" laminate that often exceeded an inch in thickness, these boats were significantly overbuilt by modern standards, a byproduct of the industry’s early caution regarding the strength of the new material. The design was later acquired by Pearson Yachts in 1961, where it was refined and rebranded as the Rhodes 41, creating a direct lineage of nearly 150 hulls between the two variants.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 15,000
Ask, not sold · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+93.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Rhodes Bounty listings span 1 country. United States leads with 6 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

6 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 15,00063100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Contessa 3232'$ 33,6385933
Bristol 35.535.5'$ 39,7004219
Dufour 3535.25'$ 30,0002717
Bowman 3636'$ 39,0201813
Rhodes 22 Continental22'$ 14,975163
Rustler 3131.42'$ 17,4921410
Cheoy Lee Offshore 4746.75'$ 124,950105
Cape Dory 3333.04'$ 30,00084
Tradewind 3333'$ 48,93885
Rhodes BountyYou are here$ 15,00063
Rhodes 1919.17'$ 3,00062

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Rhodes Bounty cost?+
The median asking price for a used Rhodes Bounty over the past 12 months is $15,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Rhodes Bounty sailboats are for sale?+
3 Rhodes Bounty listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Rhodes Bounty prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Rhodes Bounty has increased by 93.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Rhodes Bounty sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Rhodes Bounty listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05Do Rhodes Bounty listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Rhodes Bounty listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 70.0% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Rhodes Bounty?+
Comparable models include Contessa 32, Bristol 35.5, Dufour 35. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.