Heybridge Basin (Cannibal Island)

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Holt & James Wooden Boats Ltd

 Boat Chandlery, Boat Builders-Repairs, Slipway, Mud Berth's, Moorings,

 Light Craft Craneage.

 Arthur Holt, James and Caroline McMillan formed a company and took over the Basin Yacht Stores from the Norton framily. The group finally parted with Arthur Holt continueing to operate the yard at a much lower level on his own under the name of Arthur Holt Wooden Boats.

 (above) 'Holt & James' yard and moorings in1978

 (above) .Moondancer' built by 'Holt & James'. picture taken 1976

 (above) 'Holt & James' moorings, view from the beach.

 (above) view of the moorings from the water.

 (above) 1979. Mast Hoops made in their workshop for sale in the chandlery.

 (above) 'Harnser' designed by Arthur Holt and built by Holt & James for Nigel and Jean Wilmott, pictured at the 1980 Basin Regatta.

 (above) letter sent to some customers and friends at the time of James and Caroline leaving the business to be solely operated by Arthur Holt.