Vehicle Description
It is one of approximately 10 racing Sabots built in Newport Beach
by Ron Holder, well known boat builder. It is fiber glass, double
hulled and self bailing ...meaning when turned over it will not
sink and can be back in the race instantly which made it an unfair
entry compared to the common plywood Sabots. It was subsequently
disqualified from most sailboat races in Southern California due to
it's obvious advantageover standard Sabots. For that reason, Ron
did not build any more, but went on to build larger boats. It is a
lot of fun to sail, perfect for a Bay or any inland freshwater
lake. ....This boat has had only two owners. Current owner bought
it from the original owner in 1975 and used it occasionally until
1980 when it went into indoor storage. It was taken out of storage
recently to take the photo. It is in excellent condition. Sabots
were intentionally built a fraction under eight feet long so as to
not be required to be licensed. They are easily transported in the
back of a pickup and lifted by an average adult ( or strong kid ).
Includes teak centerboard, teak rudder with hiking stick, sail bag
and mast bag.
