Jack Holt
1912 - 1995
Jack Hold was a prolific designer (and builder) of high performance sailing dinghies during the period immediately following World War II. Most were intended for plywood contruction. He also founded a company that manufactured small boat hardware, which is still in business.
Jack Holt was awarded an OBE in 1979 for his services to sailing.
Sailboats Designed By Jack Holt
| Model | LOA | First Built |
|---|---|---|
| CADET (INT) | 10.56 ft / 3.22 m | 1947 |
| ENTERPRISE (INT) | 13.29 ft / 4.05 m | 1956 |
| EXPLORER 15 (HOLT) | 14.75 ft / 4.50 m | 1961 |
| GP14 | 14.01 ft / 4.27 m | 1949 |
| HERON | 11.25 ft / 3.43 m | 1950 |
| HORNET | 16.00 ft / 4.88 m | 1951 |
| JACKSNIPE | 15.50 ft / 4.72 m | 1968 |
| MIRACLE DINGHY | 12.76 ft / 3.89 m | 1975 |
| MIRROR DINGHY (INT) | 10.83 ft / 3.30 m | 1965 |
| NATIONAL E (LAZY E) | 15.09 ft / 4.60 m | 1962 |
| PACER | 12.58 ft / 3.83 m | 1969 |
| SOLO | 12.42 ft / 3.79 m | 1956 |
| STREAKER | 12.73 ft / 3.88 m | 1975 |
| YACHTING WORLD DIAMOND | 30.12 ft / 9.18 m | 1961 |
| YACHTING WORLD RAMBLER | 17.00 ft / 5.18 m | 1954 |
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