Review of Point Jude 15
Basic specs..
The hull is made of wood.
The boat equipped with a fractional rig. A fractional rig has smaller headsails which make tacking easier, which is an advantage for cruisers and racers, of course. The downside is that having the wind from behind often requires a genaker or a spinnaker for optimal speed.
CentreBoard
The Point Jude 15 is equipped with a centreboard keel. A centreboard keel is a pivoting lifting keel, allowing to sail both coastal and inland waters.
The boat can sail close to the beach as the draft is just 0.20 - 0.30 meter (0.66 - 0.96 ft) dependent of the load. See immersion rate below.
Sailing characteristics
This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Point Jude 15 is about 52 kg/cm, alternatively 295 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 52 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 295 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
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1994 Point Jude by Holby Marine Co. Day Sailer 15
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Is a Holder the right boat for us?
- Thread starter gary neubauer
- Start date Jul 1, 2007
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My wife and I are starting to look at trailerable sailboat. We are novice sailors and want a small boat that is stable and has a large cockpit, which the 14' seems to have as compared to a Vanguard, for example. We have read negative reviews on the Holder, specifically that it is strictly a novice's boat, slow, stiff. Is this true. Should we look elsewhere? What should a purchaser look for to be certain they are not buying a "dark repair hole?" Thanks!
Holder Overview The Holder-14 is an open cockpit, daggerboad day-sailor. L.O.A. 13'8" L.W.L. 12'6" Beam 6'2" Weight 265 lb. Sail Area 110 sq. ft. The hull design is a wide beam, hard chine... that is to say it's width is wider than average for it's length and the bottom transitions to the sides at a sharp corner rather than a rounding curve. This is a classic style similar to the wood hull Penguin and Point Jude sailboats. The benefit of this design is a stable, easy to sail boat. From the perspective of someone geared toward competative sailing, the Holder lacks the naked edge zip found sailing a 420 or 505. For the recreational sailor and occasional club racer the Holder provides simplicity and ease of handling. An automotive comparison would be the Volvo P-1800 to a Porsche. Pros: Easy to trailer; can be launched and sailed single-handed; simple rigging; Can be sporty, but not overwhelming for the liesure sailor; most parts are standard off-the-shelf sailboat hardware; used boats can be found for as little as $500. Cons: No longer in production so replacing major propriatary parts like the rudder assembly have to be custom... this would be rare and the cost is still no higher than the factory part would be. Similar boats to the Holder: Lido-14, Capri-14/14.2, Hunter-146 You can find detail info here - http://home.comcast.net/~vagabondsailing There's an owner's support group where you can get answers to specific questions - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HobieHolder I am interested to know where you found your reviews of the Holder.
I have sailed the Holder 14' among other smaller sailboats and it is easy to sail and has a large comfortable cockpit for it's size. It will handle nicely in lighter winds but you may find yourself heading for (or staying on) shore when the wind picks up past 15 knots. I believe that the rigging for this boat is fairly simple too: 2 halyards, 2 sheets, centerboard pennant, rudder, 20' mast which one person should be able to hoist into place. I do not think this boat has stays on the mast which makes it even easier to rig prior to trailering. The Holder 14' is a fairly ideal boat for 2 people who want to do some casual sailing. Most repairs of this size boat can be done by you and thus will not cost a lot of money like they would on a larger boat with more systems. You have to determine if this is the right boat for the kind of sailing you want to do. I believe that I rented one and you should try to do this before you purchase your own. If all you want to do is enjoy some comfortable time on the water than this boat or the O'Day 17' would do nicely as they are both rigged in a minimal fashion. On the other hand, if you are a speed freak or an Alpha type personality and are competitive you might consider a boat like the Lightining 19' which are usually rigged for racing and are still being made (over 14,000 made). I bought one of these recently for a grand ($1K) with trailer and it came with 2 sets of sails and 2 spinnakers (which are not an option for most Holder 14's). The Lightning is a fast, sporty boat with a large cockpit that may seem a little cluttered compared to the Holder 14' as there are many more control lines (boom vang, mast rake, traveller, etc) you will need to become familiar with. My only complaint with the Lightning as a trailer sailor is that stepping and un-stepping the 30' (or so) mast is easiest with a crew of 4 whereas the Holder should be much easier to deal with in this regard. If you wanted to try sailing on a Lightning you might be able to get a position as crew on someone else's boat as there are several active Lightning racing fleets in Florida.
Moving up fast If you are planning to graduate from the novice class quikly and don't want to be stuck with a leisure sport boat like most of the ones mentioned earlier, get into a Finn or a Flying Junior. Both are around 14' with open cockpits. They are both true competition boats and will help you stay focused on sailing skills. Lots of fun for breaking into faster sailing.
Holder 14 = Volvo 1800 I've owned a 1970 Volvo 1800E AND a 1984 Holder 14. Do I sense a pattern? The Holder is a great 1st boat. It can hold 3-4 adults with ease. As stated earlier it is easy to rig and is no racer. Perfect for light cruising with 2 adults. Recommended! ps: The Volvo was great too!
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Gannon & Benjamin built Herreshoff Alerion. SOLDClassic sailboat shop is excited to announce our acquisition of the gannon & benjamin built herreshoff alerion. we are currently working on updating all of her paint and varnish for her exhibition at the 2017 wooden boat show at mystic seaport. we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to own and exhibit this magnificent reproduction of capt. nat’s favorite boat, built to the mit herreshoff plan specifications..  Gannon & Benjamin Rowing DingyComing from the drawing board of Nat Benjamin and built in Vineyard Haven by G&B in 2007, this beautiful rowing boat has spent most of it’s life, unused,and in covered storage at the Concordia Boat Yard. She was painted and varnished by the Concordia yard in 2015 and remains in superior like new condition. She is cedar planking on steam bent frames. She comes with a pair of custom Shaw & Tenney oars. Located in Western Massachusetts in the town of Williamsburg. Call 413-335-6402 or email [email protected]  Cape Dory Typhoon Daysailer/Weekender Completely Refinished – SOLDProfessionally Restored Cape Dory Typhoon. Professional restoration in Rockport Maine Work completed January 2015.  Ready to sail. Located in Western Massachusetts, near Northampton. Call 413-335-6402 or email [email protected] 
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If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of POINT JUDE 15. Built by Holby Marine and designed by Edson I. Schock, the boat was first built in 1946. It has a hull type of Centerboard Dinghy and LOA is 4.82. Its sail area/displacement ratio 33.48.
Point Jude 15 Class Assn. 401-789-0424 c/o South County Marine 20 Fairgrounds Rd. #8 West Kingston, RI 02892 ... Like the LWL, it will vary with the weights of fuel, water, stores and equipment. A boat's actual draft is usually somewhat more than the original designed or advertised draft. For boats with adjustable keels (centerboards ...
The chined hull will make for relatively flat and dry sailing. Stats: • LOA 15'8". • Beam 5'11". • Draft 8" board up, 3'4" board down. • Sail area 136 sqft (main 100 sqft, jib 36 sqft) - traditional tanbark color preferred. • Displacement 525 lbs. • Mast height 23'7". • 25 cubic feet of lockable storage.
The Point Jude 15 is equipped with a centreboard keel. A centreboard keel is a pivoting lifting keel, allowing to sail both coastal and inland waters. The boat can sail close to the beach as the draft is just 0.20 - 0.30 meter (0.66 - 0.96 ft) dependent of the load. See immersion rate below.
Point Jude 15 is a 15′ 9″ / 4.8 m monohull sailboat designed by Edson I. Schock and built by Holby Marine starting in 1946. Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. ... Point Jude 15 Class Assn. 401-789-0424 c/o South County Marine 20 Fairgrounds Rd. #8 West Kingston, RI 02892. Suggest Improvements
I am looking to buy my first sailboat. The three boats I was considering were the o'day javelin, o'day daysailer, and a chrysler mutineer. There is also a local yacht club selling some of it's point jude 15's but I don't know as much about that boat. I was hoping to trailer the boat. We have a boat ramp at the end of our street.
STARWWG wc DEAR POINT JUDE OWNER: Welcome to the world of comfortable, well-built daysailers! The shrouds are the proper length when the forestay turnbuckle is The side stays should be adjusted with equal, set at 2/3 open. This will give you approximately a 4" aft rake in firm tension. the mast at the base. This boat desicyned to sail in lioht ...
Point Jude 16 Information. daysailer point jude scholk starwing tanbark. Jump to Latest. SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more! 21 - 24 of 24 Posts. 1 2.
Point Jude 15. Point Jude 15 Class Assn. 401-789-0424 c/o South County Marine, 20 Fairgrounds Rd., #8, West Kingston, RI 02892 This beautiful 15 foot daysailer was designed in 1946 by Edson Scholk and over 1,200 boats were built. Clearly, this boat was intended with stability, safety and comfort in mind. Dinghy racing was not on the designer's ...
The 1994 Point Jude by Holby Marine Co. Day Sailer 15 sailboat has a fiberglass hull and has an overall length of 15.67 feet (sometimes referred to as LOA). The width (or beam) of this craft is 511 inches. This boat is rigged as a Sloop. The sail area for the sailboat is 136 square feet. The displacement for the boat is approximately 525 lbs.
They also both sail very well. Other great trainers include American Sail Inc.'s American 18 and 14.6, Cape Cod Shipbuilding Co.'s Bull's Eye, Mercury, Rhodes 19 and Uffa Fox-designed DaySailer, and the various boats at the smaller ends of the Catalina and Hunter lines, including the Catalina Expo 16.5 and the Hunter 15. The list goes on ...
The historically popular Point Jude daysailing sailboat was designed in 1946 by Edson Schock; and 1,200+ boats have been built. The Point Jude 15 is stable, safe and comfortable with her 525 pound hull displacement and modest 136. The hard-chined hull offers reliably flat and dry boat sailing. • Sail area 136 sqft (main 100 sqft, jib 36 sqft ...
Sailboat pictures, a collection of Point Jude 15 sailboats with specifications and photos. Point Jude 15 Sailboat Photo Gallery. Home: Lessons: Rentals: How To: Forums: Videos: Texas Regattas: ... Point Jude 15 Specifications LOA 15'8" Beam 5'11" Draft, up 8"/down 3'4" Sail Area 136 sq.ft. Weight 525 lbs
The Holder is a great 1st boat. It can hold 3-4 adults with ease. As stated earlier it is easy to rig and is no racer. Perfect for light cruising with 2 adults. Recommended! u000bu000bps: The Volvo was great too! My wife and I are starting to look at trailerable sailboat. We are novice sailors and want a small boat that is stable and has a ...
Point Jude 15, 1989 Ready to sail away and in the water in Narragansett, RI This is a great family fiberglass sailboat with room for 4, but can be easily single-handed. Green hull is in good condition and has good brightwork throughout. The sails are in good condition and have an extra set of batons, a sail bag and one reefing point in the main.
This Point Jude 15 has was unused and in heated storage from New 1989 until 2021. It was used seasonally and lightly from 2021-2023. She is the closest to a New Point Jude Sailboat you will ever find. 3 HP Torqueedo Electric Outboard available at additional cost. Contact Tim.classicsailboatshop@com. 413-225-6402 Exceptional 15' 8" Point Jude…
This Point Jude 15 has was unused and in heated storage from New 1989 until 2021. It was used seasonally and lightly from 2021-2023. She is the closest to a New Point Jude Sailboat you will ever find. 3 HP Torqueedo Electric Outboard available at additional cost. Contact Tim.classicsailboatshop@com. 413-225-6402
If you want a good cat for the money go with a Prindle or Hobie 18. they are lot more stable then the Hobie 16. Prindle 16 is a good choice more stable then the Hobie 16 and a little easier to rig then a 18. "FULL TILT II" 2011 BENETEAU FIRST 30. "GOLD RUSH" PRINDLE 16. "SEA GIRLS GO" '64 Naples Sabot.
Sail area 136 SQ FT, main 100 SQ FT, Jib 36 SQ FT Weighs approx 500 lbs Beautiful daysailer was designed in 1946 by Edson Schock ... This Point Jude 15 : Added 06-May-2018 Sailboats 15'8"s Delaware s. Featured Sailboats: Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. Avoid Fraud.
Dynamic Type 9 dolly for the Point Jude Proudly made in the USA by Dynamic Dollies and custom sized for your boat, offering a great fit ease of maneuvering. Shipped in an easy to assemble kit. This style is made for longer, heavier boats e.g., Point Jude, Capri 16.5, 13 Boston Whaler, and more. Double axle configuration with dual slings for ...
Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more! ... point jude 15 centerboard repair . Tags centerboard leak point jude repairs. Jump to Latest 915 ... General Sailing Discussions Gear & Maintenance Boat Review Forum Cruising Under Sail Seamanship ...
Go to Sailing Texas classifieds for current sailboats for sale Point Jude 15, 1985 sailboat for sale This boat is in good shape and ready to sail. Mast and boom in very good condition. Older, but good, sails with PJ logo. 3.3 Mercury 2-stroke motor, which starts and runs great and comes with a stand for storage Excellent trailer built 2017 Brand new custom (mast-up) mooring cover, made by ...
15' 8" overall, fiberglass single chine hull. Ready to sail. Includes: Boat Trailer Sails Cockpit cushions Cockpit canvas 2.5hp 4-stroke Yamaha outboard Open to reasonable ... Sail Victoria Area ... $3,100 · Point Jude 15 daysailer (pending) Report Ad . Great family daysailer.