Pacer Puffin
Description
The Pacer Puffin (later renamed simply "Pacer") is a classic British sailing dinghy designed by renowned naval architect Jack Holt in 1967. Originally commissioned by Puffin Paints and Glues as a family-friendly sailing dinghy larger than their earlier Puffin model, this design became one of Holt's most successful creations with over 2,400 boats built in the UK alone and spread internationally to Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, India, and beyond. The boat was originally called the "Puffin Pacer" after its commissioning builder. The name was changed to simply "Pacer" in the UK during the mid-1970s, with Australia following suit in 1989. The design featured a triple chine hull originally intended for plywood construction using the 'stitch and glue' method, though fiberglass versions became available. The UK Pacer Class Association officially dissolved in September 2012, marking the end of an era, though the class continues to thrive in Australia where boats are now built in fiberglass.
Construction Details
| Designer | Jack Holt |
|---|---|
| Builder | Puffin Paints and Glues (UK) |
| Length | 12.580 ft |
| LOA | 12.580 ft |
| Beam | 4.670 ft |
| Max Draft | 3.200 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
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Documents
Sails
Pacer Puffin - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 15.124 ft - (4610 mm) |
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| Foot | 7.005 ft - (2135 mm) |
| Leech | * 16.04 ft - (4889 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 86.33 ° |
| Diagonal | 16.256 ft - (4955 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 55.33 ft² |
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Pacer Puffin - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 10.335 ft - (3150 mm) |
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| Foot | 4.33 ft - (1320 mm) |
| Leech | 9.678 ft - (2950 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 1.28 ° |
| Area | * 20.91 ft² |
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Pacer Puffin - SPINNAKER
| Stays | 13.008 ft - (3965 mm) |
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| MidGirth | 7.51 ft - (2289 mm) |
| Foot | 7.51 ft - (2289 mm) |
| Area | * 83 ft² |
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