in thirty states, and judging by the association yearbook a great deal is 

 going on. There are a number of builders, of which Siddons (the designer) 

 and Sindle (Central Ave., Island Heights, N.J.) are among the leaders. 

 Consult the Secretary for the others or refer to Yachtings Boat Owners 

 Buyers Guide. 



The Jet 14 was selected for the Midget Championship eliminations in 

 1956 and for several of the Mallory Cup eliminations in 1957. Prices range 

 from about $1000 to $1100 in plywood or fiber glass respectively. 



VITAL statistics: L.O.A. 14'; watcrliuc 14'; beam 4'8''; draft 4V 

 with centerboard down; sail area 113 sq. ft.; weight 165 lbs. minimum; 

 trailable. 



JOLLYBOAT 



Again the name of Uffa Fox comes up as the designer of a fast small 

 sailboat. The Jollyboat is an 18-foot sloop and one of the largest of the 

 modern, fast planing dinghies, "frozen," it is said, "into a true one-design 

 class." Molded plywood, only, is allowed as the material. Ratsey is the 

 sole sailmaker and Fairey Marine, Ltd. (Hamble, England), the sole 

 builder. The Chesapeake Jollyboat Sales and Service Company ( Richmond, 

 Va. ) is the importer. The Secretary of the U. S. Jollyboat Association is 

 Ralph C. Lynn (P. O. Box 6643, Richmond, Va.). 



Even if one discounts somewhat the enthusiasm of President Clinton R. 

 McKim of the association (25 Flint St., Marblehead, Mass.), this is a very 

 fast boat, certainly one of "the fastest single hull class ( es ) for its size except 

 for the sailing canoe." It is especially fast to windward and was second to a 

 catamaran in the Channel Race from England to France several years ago. 

 In Yachtings One-of-a-Kind Regatta in 1959 the Jollyboat entry was eighth 

 on corrected time, being beaten only by catamarans or scows except for 

 the 5-0-5, which finished fifth on corrected time but was behind the Jolly- 

 boat, boat for boat— thirteenth to the Jollyboat's eleventh. As the class has 

 now approved a trapeze, this will add to the speed. 



Mr. McKim ends an interesting and helpful message by stating: "I hon- 

 estly know of no weakness except that some people still do not know the 

 Jollyboat. I'm sure your book will help." I doubt, however, if she would be 

 considered ideal for a family boat or for teaching children how to sail. As 

 another enthusiast points out: "She is first and foremost an efficient racer. 

 It is not a compromise attempt to be all things in one. She does not have 

 any of the built-in handicaps to maximum performance that the beamy 

 'bathtub' family boats have, nor is she carrying any excess weight that 



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