Netherlands

HOLLD Yachts

Located in Zwartsluis, the Netherlands, is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HOLLD Yachts (Company)">HOLLD Yachts</a>, a boutique builder of luxury catamarans which reflects the yard’s engineering heritage and its belief that performance, comfort and longevity need not compete. The most recent result of this craftsmanship is HOLLD 74, a catamaran yacht conceived for long-range cruising, minimal crew operation and a life lived properly at sea, made completely out of carbon.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382977/image/large-788ab8fde671c8e94a1b8ef741edf166.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382977">With over 25 years of experience in advanced composite construction, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HOLLD Yachts (Company)">HOLLD Yachts</a> draws inspiration from the world of superyachts, race yachts, multihulls as well as monohulls. The varying sources of inspiration are defining to the yard’s approach: projects are treated as a cohesive whole: structure, system and interiors engineered together from the outset rather than layered on in sequence - even with a semi-custom design.Historically, the team has worked on complex, high-performance vessels where precision, weight control and reliability are essential. The HOLLD 74 represents a natural progression of this expertise, applying superyacht construction standards to a sailing catamaran platform. It is a category that has often been polarised between comfort-focused cruising boats and uncompromising performance designs. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HOLLD Yachts (Company)">HOLLD</a>’s answer is neither.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382976/image/large-985c121bfe200b06f03f8a9126f1c6af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382976">The HOLLD 74: Carbon precisionThe HOLLD 74 is conceived as a semi-custom platform that allows owners to tailor layout, systems and finishes without undermining the integrity of the yacht. Yet the defining feature of the HOLLD 74 is its full-carbon construction. Built entirely using carbon fibre and epoxy resin infusion, the hulls and structure deliver exceptional stiffness, strength and weight efficiency, alongside long-term resistance to osmosis, corrosion and fatigue. Carbon here is not an aesthetic flourish, but the foundation of the yacht’s performance and longevity.This construction allows the HOLLD 74 to achieve impressive speeds, with the capability to exceed 25 knots at wind speed in lighter conditions. High-performance carbon mast, boom and rigging are matched with a sail plan tailored to the owner’s sailing style, balancing power, control and ease of handling. Every element of the sail systems, from hardware to control layouts, is custom-configured to ensure performance serves the journey rather than dominating it.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382972/image/large-10036844a64b26d6c25d05fe9c138212.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382972">Externally, the yacht is defined by clarity of line and restraint. A recessed cockpit creates a protected living space with a distinctly superyacht feel, while integrated carbon davits flow seamlessly from the deck architecture, doubling as a sun platform. Ultra-light removable helm seats offer flexibility without clutter, complemented by multiple helm stations, including a fully protected interior helm for long passages and adverse conditions.Owners are offered extensive exterior personalisation. The hull can be finished in a curated range of colours the likes of Arctic White, Champagne, Espresso or Capri Blue, each developed in collaboration with specialist paint ateliers. Onboard HOLLD 74, colour is treated as a statement of identity, integrated into the yacht’s design language rather than applied as a final gesture.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382973/image/large-82131cf5d8887ea9f3d117d5db8fac95.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382973">Shaped for extended cruisingInside, the focus shifts from performance to permanence. Through the use of calm, contemporary colours and natural materials, with soft leathers, carefully selected woods and a restrained palette, HOLLD 74’s interiors create a sense of warmth without excess.&nbsp;Accommodation is generous and flexible. Depending on layout, the yacht can comfortably accommodate between six and ten guests. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HOLLD Yachts (Company)">HOLLD</a> has developed four interior configurations, ranging from four to five staterooms, varying where the twin beds go versus the queen sized sleepers. The varying layouts enable a customised interior, suiting the customer’s demands, balancing privacy, storage and circulation, allowing owners to prioritise family cruising, guest accommodation or additional flexibility.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382978/image/large-042c636bbc300e24acb5573b559b9940.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382978">The owner’s suite is conceived as a private retreat, with large windows bringing in light and horizon views. The en-suite bathroom is notably spacious for a sailing catamaran, with windows on both sides enhancing ventilation and connection to the surroundings. Guest staterooms and crew cabins reflect the same design discipline, offering comfort and practicality without compromise.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382985/image/large-f78479f6d075fe34af6d66bda1da141a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382985">Storage is abundant yet discreet, integrated seamlessly into cabinetry and furniture to support long periods at sea. Technology remains present but unobtrusive, with features such as concealed television lifts preserving clean architectural lines. Climate comfort is comprehensive, combining central heating with independently managed air-conditioning units to ensure year-round usability across latitudes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382984/image/large-618dba9bf5442cbebcf6917a63cf01ca.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382984">The heart of the buildWhile the HOLLD 74 stands out for its carbon construction and technical sophistication, the yacht is ultimately shaped by the people behind it. The team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HOLLD Yachts (Company)">HOLLD Yachts</a> is notably tight knit: while the yard has only been around for a year, the vast experience that each team member brings creates an expert community with &nbsp;deep knowledge of their craft.&nbsp;This continuity fosters trust, shared standards and an instinctive understanding of quality. Decisions are informed as much by hands-on experience as by design intent, with close collaboration between disciplines throughout the build process. It creates an environment where ambition is supported by confidence and accountability, and where craftsmanship is collective rather than individual.It is this human consistency that allows <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HOLLD Yachts (Company)">HOLLD</a> to pursue projects of such complexity with calm assurance, knowing that experience and mutual respect underpin every stage of the yacht’s creation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382974/image/large-be012079b190959a3c697f64ba588310.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382974">The HOLLD 74 is not a yacht that seeks attention through scale or spectacle. It is a carefully considered response to how owners want to sail, live and travel today. By combining superyacht-level craftsmanship, advanced carbon construction and a genuinely bespoke approach, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HOLLD Yachts (Company)">HOLLD Yachts</a> has created a catamaran that feels both progressive and enduring.

Seamless sailing onboard HOLLD Yachts' new carbon multihull

Take a deep dive into HOLLD Yachts' brand new, completely carbon sailing catamaran: the HOLLD 74