Shelmar is a good example of Rhodes' mid-size centerboarders.  Her draft is shoal enough to open up the Chesapeake Bay or the Bahamas, but deep enough to be fully seaworthy.  She is a little beamier than Rhodes' deep keel boats, but narrow by contemporary standards.

Shelmar's centerboard and engine are below her floors.  She has a commodious, conventional interior, with an extra forepeak for grandchildren or paid hand.

A recent admirer comments: 

Top sides are now glass like. Her teak decks must be three and half feet wide and protected by eight inch bulwarks. Vintage fittings and instruments either re-chromed or in excellent original condition. Spars and rigging appeared to be sound and sorted out. The mahogany dog house with port and dead lights need some attention and her cap rail has a few weak spots. Without an agent present I was unable to climb onboard or go below.

The main cabin has a table, settees, and a pilot berth to starboard.  The head is forward to port.  The forward cabin is partially visible through the open door. 

This boat has spent her early life on the Great Lakes.

For sale: yachtworld.com  Oct. 2003
 
 

A sistership Cozy II was built in 1953 by Royal De Vries Shipbuilding - Feadship in Holland, also out of steel.