Heybridge Basin (Cannibal Island)

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Arthur Holt

Arthur first operated as a boatbuilder from a building by the side of the canal known as 'The Red Shed', which was later taken over by the Tolfrey family and used by Stewart Tolfrey and others. Joined up with James McMillan to purchase the 'Mucker's Island' complex from the Norton Family and operated under the name of 'Holt & James'. Later took over the sole running of the boat stores and yard from James and Caroline McMillan.

(above) Arthur a very casual boatbuilder used that side of his reputation to gain business.

(above) another advertisement of Arthur Holt

(above) Arthur on the left at the launching of his first boat built while operating on his own from the new yard.

(above) the yard when operated by Arthur.

(above) 'Harnser' designed by Arthur Holt and built in the yard of 'Holt & James' for Nigel and Jean Wilmott. Seen here at the 1980 Basin Regatta.