As a result of its low wetted surface design, the Rhodes 22 hull moves through the water under seemingly windless conditions. The Rhodes 22`s mast can be raised by two crew members standing on its flat bow deck. Because the Rhodes 22 is one of the rare boats to have double lower shrouds, it can be raised in either direction (depending on land or air obstacles, like overhead wires). Alternatively, a captain with a weak back can even raise it singlehanded with the Rhodes 22`s unique mast hoist option operable from the ground, or from on board while the boat is in the water. The Rhodes 22 carries its ballast in the fixed keel. This has the great advantage of allowing the swinging part of the fin to weigh less than 80 pounds. The control line is inside the keel. With no long cable running from the bottom of the boat to the end of a swinging fin, performance is better and quieter, and cable drag is eliminated. The Rhodes cannot be capsized under sail because of its flared hull. It is also one of the rare boats built today that is not only unsinkable but let`s sailors remain on board dry, even if the hull is punctured. In planning the Rhodes 22, it was decided to: reserve more of the LOA than is usual for the cockpit; re-think the conventional floor plan of other 22s to get more livable room in a shorter cabin trunk; and keep the foredeck flat, clear, big and comfortable. The cabin offers standing, sitting, sleeping, cooking, dining, living, plus a fully enclosed head and storage. In the galley there is 4 1-2 feet of continuous work counter with storage above and below. The cabin door folds down to become a serving bar, more counter work space or a chart table. An air scoop on the bow deck not only allows rope access to the under deck anchor rope tray but also provides forward ventilation. Not one but two cabintop, adjustable, locking Bomar hatches add more light, ventilation and head room.