Junior Holiday 24

Designed by renowned Dutch naval architect E. G. Van De Stadt in 1954, this compact 24-footer represents classic European sailing design from the golden age of wooden boat construction. Van De Stadt built these boats himself in the Netherlands, ensuring meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail that characterized mid-century yacht building. With a length overall of 24.67 feet and a waterline length of 17.83 feet, the Junior Holiday 24 offers surprising performance for its size. The fin keel with spade rudder configuration provides excellent maneuverability and upwind performance, while the fractional sloop rig with 261 square feet of sail area delivers spirited sailing characteristics. The boat's displacement of 2,420 pounds includes 940 pounds of ballast, creating a stable platform with good stability. The comfort ratio of 15.28 indicates this is primarily a day sailer and weekend cruiser rather than an offshore passage maker, though its solid wooden construction and proven design make it suitable for protected coastal waters. The capsize screening formula of 1.96 suggests reasonable stability for its intended use. With a hull speed of 5.66 knots, owners can expect lively performance that rewards good sailing technique while remaining forgiving for developing sailors.

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