HOLIDAY 24 (SAILOR)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 24.08 ft |
| LWL | 18.5 ft |
| Beam | 7.58 ft |
| Draft | 3.58 ft |
| Displacement | 2,980 lb |
| Ballast | 1,144.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.8 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 23.92 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 7.71 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 27.5 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 11.33 ft |
| FLforestay | 7.7 ft |
| Mainsail | 260.5 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 92.2 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 156.8 sq ft |
About the HOLIDAY 24 (SAILOR)
Keel-centerboard version: Draft: BU-2.25'; BD-3.67'. Palmer 6 hp gas engine was offered as an option. A fiberglass version was advertised in 1961. Similar to the HOLIDAY JR but with different rig.
The Holiday 24 is a compact, lightweight fractional sloop designed by E. G. van de Stadt and built by E. G. van de Stadt (NED) in 1954. With a build count of ? hulls, this vessel represents a specific era of Dutch boatbuilding characterized by its 24.08 ft LOA and 2980.0 lb displacement.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and daysailing, appealing to owners who prioritize ease of handling and trailerability over heavy offshore endurance.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 2980.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 15.37, the Holiday 24 is not designed for bluewater cruising and is best restricted to protected coastal waters.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other 1950s European trailer-sailers and small fractional sloops with similar displacement and beam, such as the early O'Day models or other Dutch-built daysailers.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 24.08ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the HOLIDAY 24 (SAILOR)yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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