• Slide: The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor on stands, ready for maintenance, with palm trees in the background. - 1The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor on stands, ready for maintenance, with palm trees in the background. - 1
  • Slide: The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor yacht on dry dock, undergoing maintenance. - 2The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor yacht on dry dock, undergoing maintenance. - 2
  • Slide: The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor "Valkay" on dry dock in New Orleans, Louisiana. - 3The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor "Valkay" on dry dock in New Orleans, Louisiana. - 3
  • Slide: The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor "Valkay" docked in New Orleans, Louisiana. - 4The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor "Valkay" docked in New Orleans, Louisiana. - 4
  • Slide: The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor on stands, white and red hull, outdoor setting. - 5The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor on stands, white and red hull, outdoor setting. - 5
  • Slide: The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor on stands, undergoing maintenance in a sunny outdoor setting. - 6The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor on stands, undergoing maintenance in a sunny outdoor setting. - 6
  • Slide: The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor on land, undergoing maintenance near palm trees and parked vehicles. - 7The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor on land, undergoing maintenance near palm trees and parked vehicles. - 7
  • Slide: The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor on stands, red hull, outdoor setting. - 8The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor on stands, red hull, outdoor setting. - 8
  • Slide: The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor hull on stands, showcasing red and white paintwork. - 9The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor hull on stands, showcasing red and white paintwork. - 9
  • Slide: The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor deck with wooden finish, docked near blue canopies. - 10The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor deck with wooden finish, docked near blue canopies. - 10
  • Slide: The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor deck view at marina with lifebuoy and equipment. - 11The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor deck view at marina with lifebuoy and equipment. - 11
  • Slide: The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor docked, surrounded by palm trees and parked vehicles. - 12The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor docked, surrounded by palm trees and parked vehicles. - 12
  • Slide: The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor deck view with classic wooden details and nautical equipment. - 13The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor deck view with classic wooden details and nautical equipment. - 13
  • Slide: The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor deck view with palm trees and parked cars nearby. - 14The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor deck view with palm trees and parked cars nearby. - 14
  • Slide: The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor deck view with rigging and porthole. - 15The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor deck view with rigging and porthole. - 15
  • Slide: The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor yacht on dry dock, showcasing deck and rigging. - 16The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor yacht on dry dock, showcasing deck and rigging. - 16
  • Slide: The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor deck with winch and secured equipment. - 17The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor deck with winch and secured equipment. - 17
  • Slide: The Image of Deck view of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor, showcasing wooden finish and rigging details. - 18The Image of Deck view of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor, showcasing wooden finish and rigging details. - 18
  • Slide: The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor docked, featuring deck details and nearby yachts. - 19The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor docked, featuring deck details and nearby yachts. - 19
  • Slide: The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor docked, surrounded by palm trees and parked cars. - 20The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor docked, surrounded by palm trees and parked cars. - 20
  • Slide: The Image of Deck of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with anchor windlass and chain. - 21The Image of Deck of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with anchor windlass and chain. - 21
  • Slide: The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor sailboat mast and boom with rigging details. - 22The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor sailboat mast and boom with rigging details. - 22
  • Slide: The Image of Mast and rigging of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor against a clear blue sky. - 23The Image of Mast and rigging of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor against a clear blue sky. - 23
  • Slide: The Image of Cozy cabin interior of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with wooden paneling and blue bedding. - 24The Image of Cozy cabin interior of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with wooden paneling and blue bedding. - 24
  • Slide: The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor mast against clear blue sky, with rigging and power lines visible. - 25The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor mast against clear blue sky, with rigging and power lines visible. - 25
  • Slide: The Image of Mast and rigging of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor against clear blue sky. - 26The Image of Mast and rigging of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor against clear blue sky. - 26
  • Slide: The Image of Close-up of Reckmann equipment on 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor deck, with palm trees in background. - 27The Image of Close-up of Reckmann equipment on 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor deck, with palm trees in background. - 27
  • Slide: The Image of Interior of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with wooden paneling and nautical decor. - 28The Image of Interior of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with wooden paneling and nautical decor. - 28
  • Slide: The Image of Interior helm of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with wooden steering wheel and control panel. - 29The Image of Interior helm of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with wooden steering wheel and control panel. - 29
  • Slide: The Image of Control panel of a 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with gauges and switches. - 30The Image of Control panel of a 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with gauges and switches. - 30
  • Slide: The Image of Dashboard of a 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with RPM and hour meters. - 31The Image of Dashboard of a 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with RPM and hour meters. - 31
  • Slide: The Image of Interior of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with wood paneling, curtains, and a basket with magazines. - 32The Image of Interior of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with wood paneling, curtains, and a basket with magazines. - 32
  • Slide: The Image of Electrical control panel on a 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor, featuring 24VDC, 12VDC, and 120VAC systems. - 33The Image of Electrical control panel on a 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor, featuring 24VDC, 12VDC, and 120VAC systems. - 33
  • Slide: The Image of Cozy wooden cabin interior of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with blue bedding and porthole. - 34The Image of Cozy wooden cabin interior of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with blue bedding and porthole. - 34
  • Slide: The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor bathroom with wooden accents and compact design. - 35The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor bathroom with wooden accents and compact design. - 35
  • Slide: The Image of Wooden cabinet interior of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with blue flowers in a pot. - 36The Image of Wooden cabinet interior of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with blue flowers in a pot. - 36
  • Slide: The Image of Shiny metal fixture inside 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor, wooden paneling visible. - 37The Image of Shiny metal fixture inside 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor, wooden paneling visible. - 37
  • Slide: The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor bathroom with wooden accents and compact toilet. - 38The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor bathroom with wooden accents and compact toilet. - 38
  • Slide: The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor cabin interior with wooden accents and blue bedding. - 39The Image of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor cabin interior with wooden accents and blue bedding. - 39
  • Slide: The Image of Control panel inside 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor, featuring gauges and switches. - 40The Image of Control panel inside 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor, featuring gauges and switches. - 40
  • Slide: The Image of Control panel on 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with wooden interior. - 41The Image of Control panel on 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with wooden interior. - 41
  • Slide: The Image of Engine compartment of a 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor, featuring a Lugger engine. - 42The Image of Engine compartment of a 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor, featuring a Lugger engine. - 42
  • Slide: The Image of Engine room of a 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with various mechanical components. - 43The Image of Engine room of a 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with various mechanical components. - 43
  • Slide: The Image of Engine room of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with complex mechanical systems and wiring. - 44The Image of Engine room of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with complex mechanical systems and wiring. - 44
  • Slide: The Image of Engine compartment of a 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor, showcasing mechanical components and wiring. - 45The Image of Engine compartment of a 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor, showcasing mechanical components and wiring. - 45
  • Slide: The Image of Control panel and wiring in a 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor engine room. - 46The Image of Control panel and wiring in a 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor engine room. - 46
  • Slide: The Image of Engine room of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with fuel filters and wiring. - 47The Image of Engine room of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with fuel filters and wiring. - 47
  • Slide: The Image of Engine room of a 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with visible mechanical components. - 48The Image of Engine room of a 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with visible mechanical components. - 48
  • Slide: The Image of Engine room of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with wiring and mechanical components. - 49The Image of Engine room of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with wiring and mechanical components. - 49
  • Slide: The Image of Vintage brass wall lamp on 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with white curtains. - 50The Image of Vintage brass wall lamp on 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with white curtains. - 50
  • Slide: The Image of Liferaft on deck of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with red rope and metal frame. - 51The Image of Liferaft on deck of 1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor with red rope and metal frame. - 51
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1972 Rhodes 53 Motorsailor

$129,000

Used

Boat in Port Orange, FL 32127 US

builtBuilt in 1972
Year the boat was built
model

53 Motorsailor

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (Lugger)

Engine type and count
length

52.6 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Steel

Hull material

Classic Rhodes lines, modern comforts, the toughness and durability of steel, the sailing performance of a seagoing centerboard vessel, the right mast height for the ICW?what?s not to fall in love with?


VALKAY is an absolutely Bristol Rhodes center cockpit motorsailer designed by the famous Naval Architect Phillip Rhodes, designer of many iconic beauties, and built by Steel Yachts LTD in New Zealand. This impressive motor sailing sloop is now for sale and currently locate in Panama and set to cruise the Caribbean Sea. Guaranteed to turn heads wherever she goes, the Valkay has been maintained in stunning condition as a fitting homage to her design heritage. She completed an extensive retrofit in 2016 where over a million dollars was spent on bringing her to pristine condition. Her current owners have cared for her in the same vein, adding things like an industrial icemaker and a new air conditioning system. They have sailed her down the Pacific coast and are heading into the Caribbean, where she can be viewed easily in a variety of locations?and you?re already in paradise! Survey Available


Main Engine:

Lugger L1066T/Bobtail

135hp

1549 total hours


Generator:

Northern Lights 6kW new in 2023


Equipment:

2016: Retrofit:

All New primary systems

New Northern Lights Luger main engine

New Northern Lights Genset

New electrical throughout

New Garmin electronic package

New Hydraulic in cockpit controlled backstay and boom vang system

New Hydraulic head sail furling

New Carbon Fiber GMT in boom main sail furling

New carbon fiber mast

New teak decks

Stainless Rod Rigging

New Imron Paint

New solid stainless steel rod standing rigging

New water maker

New leather interior ($30,000 in itself!)


New in 2022:

New AIS

New Starlink internet and WiF

New IRIDIUM Go system

New bow thruster motor

New in boom furling motor

New main halyard motor

New head sail motor

New stainless steel boom and mast fittings

New six person life raft

New EPIRB

New Series Drogue system

New Dutchman Boom Break

10' dinghy with a 9.9Hp outboard

New macerator toilets, plumbing and large black water tank

New Air Conditioning system

New Ice Maker

Added in 2025:

New bottom paint

New Sunbrella top

All Deck Brightwork being refurbished (most is done at the time of this listing)


Manual centerboard, 6' draft in UP position



DISCLAIMER


Nominal Length
52.58ft
Length Overall
52.58ft
Beam
16ft
Max Bridge Clearance
58ft
Max Draft
12ft
Drive Up Draft
6.5ft
Cabin Headroom
7ft
Displacement
65000lb
Cruising Speed
9.5kn
Max Speed
12kn
Cabins
5
Heads
2
Fresh Water Tanks
250gal
Fuel Tanks
150gal
Holding Tanks
12gal
Windlass
electric-windlass
Hull Material
steel
Hull Shape
displacement
Engine 1
Engine Make
Lugger
Engine Model
L1066T
Total Power
135hp
Engine Hours
1549
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
2016
Drive Type
direct
Propeller Type
3-blade
Propeller Material
bronze
Teak Cockpit
✓
Liferaft
✓
Bow Thruster
✓
Electric Bilge Pump
✓
Oven
✓
Marine Head
✓
Air Conditioning
✓
Hot Water
✓
Battery Charger
✓
Depthsounder
✓
Radar
✓
Wind Speed And Direction
✓
Tv Set
✓
Navigation Center
✓
Plotter
✓
Autopilot
✓
Radio
✓
Compass
✓
Cd Player
✓
Gps
✓
Vhf
✓
Flat Screen Tv
✓
Wi Fi
✓
Ais
✓
Bimini Top
✓
Generator
✓
Inverter
✓
Steering Wheel
✓
Furling Mainsail
✓
Genoa
✓
Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Price History

DateEventPrice
2/5/26Initial price$129,000

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