Holder 12 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · daggerboard

Rig

Cat Rig

LOA

12' · 3.66 m

Disp.

115 lbs · 52 kg

First year

1984

The Holder 12, often recognized in later production years as the Hobie One 12, represents a significant chapter in the history of the Hobie Cat Company, marking its strategic expansion from the world of beach catamarans into the monohull dinghy market. Designed in 1981 by Ron Holder, the boat was brought into the Hobie fold after the acquisition of Holder Marine in the early 1980s. It was engineered to be a lightweight, highperformance trainer that could be easily launched from a beach or dock, serving as a more stable and accessible alternative to the Olympicclass Laser. Built primarily of fiberglass with a distinctive 5foot beam, the Holder 12 achieved significant commercial success, with over 5,000 units produced and a legacy that continues in active club racing fleets today, such as those maintained by the Lake Arrowhead Yacht Club.