Netherlands

KB Alubouw

Delivered in 2022, the 23.65-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4784" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Holterman Shipyard (Company)">Holterman</a> X-treme 78 Sport yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11231" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miramar23.65m (77'7&quot;)Holterman Shipyard2022">Miramar</a> certainly followed in the footsteps of her larger sistership <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Fleur32.65m (107'1&quot;)Holterman Shipyard2022">Lady Fleur</a>, by sharing the same robust design DNA. Since then the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4784" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Holterman Shipyard (Company)">Holterman</a> X-treme brand has continued to make serious waves in the industry, and the Netherlands-based shipyard has continued to build on this success.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259712/image/large-e981dbd4f1146ae26a5a877286089ea0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259712"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11231" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miramar23.65m (77'7&quot;)Holterman Shipyard2022">Miramar</a> is the first model in the X-treme 78 Sport series and was inspired by the first 32.65-metre X-treme 105 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Fleur32.65m (107'1&quot;)Holterman Shipyard2022">Lady Fleur</a>. The X-treme 105 features a revolutionary tender dock that doubles as a pool, and it was this that put <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4784" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Holterman Shipyard (Company)">Holterman Yachts</a> on the map, with many in the industry astonished at the innovative design. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259713/image/large-374f6d55ec84133f348a6d162f0945de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259713">Although <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11231" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miramar23.65m (77'7&quot;)Holterman Shipyard2022">Miramar</a>’s length prohibits the inclusion of an aft tender bay/pool, all other assets of the X-treme line remain pretty much the same. “The design has struck a chord because it incorporates both sturdiness and elegance,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4784" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Holterman Shipyard (Company)">Holterman Yachts</a>’ General Director Herman Timmerman. “The X-treme philosophy attracts people who appreciate our down-to-earth approach and understand that creating something new takes time, effort and imagination.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259714/image/large-7b79ac2fda3d3bb84da24cb6493a8938.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259714"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4784" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Holterman Shipyard (Company)">Holterman Yachts</a> worked closely with specialised Dutch subcontractors and partners on the X-treme range, with partners including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6693" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="KB Alubouw (Company)">KB Alubouw</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Level – Amsterdam (Company)">Sea Level</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11231" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miramar23.65m (77'7&quot;)Holterman Shipyard2022">Miramar</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bernd Weel Design (Company)">Bernd Weel Design</a> which penned her with a sleek and smooth profile and long continuous glass panels for unprecedented views.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259682/image/large-5e36ba41d5b9a3641cf1ce23fd9b75ab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259682">Designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bernd Weel Design (Company)">Bernd Weel</a> is responsible for the design of all three yachts in the X-treme range including the 16.67-metre X-treme 54, the X-treme 78 and the X-treme 105. “I based the exterior profile for all three on the same DNA and design principles,” commented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bernd Weel Design (Company)">Bernd Weel</a>. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259689/image/large-191325f54e6eb718dcc455cc4b890eff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259689">“After receiving the order for the first X-treme 54, the challenge was to capture the essence of<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Fleur32.65m (107'1&quot;)Holterman Shipyard2022">&nbsp;Lady Fleur</a> in a yacht almost half the size. And the same applies to the 78 Sport <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11231" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miramar23.65m (77'7&quot;)Holterman Shipyard2022">Miramar</a>, which has an even sleeker and slightly more stretched profile within a sportier design that emphasises the character of this fast performance yacht.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259687/image/large-6cdc3e9dfcd65fef1f471eaaf6241207.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259687">The interior design of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11231" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miramar23.65m (77'7&quot;)Holterman Shipyard2022">Miramar</a> was handled by Netherlands-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6691" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kitty van der Kamp Design (Company)">Kitty van der Kamp Design</a> which used her full 6.18-metre beam to make use of the volumes created. “The height of the forward suites is impressive, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11231" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miramar23.65m (77'7&quot;)Holterman Shipyard2022">Miramar</a>’s design is entirely based on the style preferences of the owners and how they live aboard,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6691" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kitty van der Kamp Design (Company)">Van der Kamp</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259688/image/large-44af9f9babf218e992c4a5771da99f46.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259688"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11231" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miramar23.65m (77'7&quot;)Holterman Shipyard2022">Miramar</a>’s interior style combines dark oak with lighter walnut elements to create a contemporary design. Each of her wood elements has been superbly hand-made by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4784" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Holterman Shipyard (Company)">Holterman</a> carpenters. This style makes the most of the extraordinary ceiling height of 2.4-metres on the main deck, with the effect further accentuated by adding dividers and translucent light panels on the sides.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259683/image/large-26c4d5d5bfe961ee1d3c05a00248b42a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259683"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11231" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miramar23.65m (77'7&quot;)Holterman Shipyard2022">Miramar</a> has been designed with family and entertainment in mind. Her spacious saloon is adorned with large sofas and a dining area, with the galley placed to the aft of the lounge. Her owner’s enjoy cooking and are able to entertain guests while preparing food for those seated both inside and out.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259690/image/large-11b9650da48d723850ec572b80afac0c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259690">The aft deck seating area is connected to the main saloon via sliding glass door to bridge the gap between her interior and exterior spaces. Meanwhile, the helm station of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11231" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miramar23.65m (77'7&quot;)Holterman Shipyard2022">Miramar</a> is situated on a slightly raised floor and can be found at the fore end of the saloon.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259685/image/large-0306a2177d231c9513cbdd9cde56a131.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259685"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259686/image/large-eb5ff9fbe01ac0dda165e5eef660ef58.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259686">The guest accommodation of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11231" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miramar23.65m (77'7&quot;)Holterman Shipyard2022">Miramar</a> can be found below with a staircase leading to the amidships master suite. The owner’s suite includes a height line of leather that has also been implemented throughout the lower deck, with a translucent panel connecting the stateroom to the bathroom. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259692/image/large-0f7761fb0b75452e18a9500aa1d88158.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259692"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259684/image/large-cfa0ef9da21be9ba571734a5b912ca10.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259684"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11231" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miramar23.65m (77'7&quot;)Holterman Shipyard2022">Miramar</a> is able to comfortably sleep up to eight guests across four staterooms, with her remaining three double staterooms located opposite the owner’s suite. An additional air of calm is added to the overall interior design by dividing materials in the bathrooms and setting the location of the door handles and switches on the leather panels.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259711/image/large-a8214dc761a2498e906f933cf5cf9f2e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259711"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11231" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miramar23.65m (77'7&quot;)Holterman Shipyard2022">Miramar</a> boasts an extra-large hydraulic swim platform that is home to a remarkably large tender. Other key features include her expansive foredeck lounging area, complete with a U- shaped sofa and wide sunbed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259710/image/large-6266bdd2d5c79e445495688fbe163263.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259710">The bow of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11231" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miramar23.65m (77'7&quot;)Holterman Shipyard2022">Miramar</a> is designed for large groups while ensuring privacy when berthed in port. There is also a second control/helm station located here, allowing the owners to steer their yacht from a comfortable seating position while staying very much part of the fun.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259691/image/large-90783b586128bf7338743e8ee6624ba0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259691">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11231" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miramar23.65m (77'7&quot;)Holterman Shipyard2022">Miramar</a> sports a aluminium planing hull and has proven to be highly manoeuvrable and exceptionally quiet in operation. She is equipped with the latest <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo- Penta</a> IPS 1350 technology, with her twin engines providing her with a top speed of over 30 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259708/image/large-8638114a32678d958095114e490ba729.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259708"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11231" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miramar23.65m (77'7&quot;)Holterman Shipyard2022">Miramar</a> also benefits from a double chine design, with one spray rail located just below the waterline and one above, to prevent any sound pollution when docked in a marina. She is also equipped with a Humphree stabilisation system and a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo-Penta</a> trim system to stably geo-position the yacht in all conditions.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259709/image/large-ca7151ae07d08dd604d17fb2f07616dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259709"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4784" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Holterman Shipyard (Company)">Holterman Yachts</a> are continuing to build on the success of the X-treme range, with a second X-treme 78 under construction in a Flybridge version rather than a Sport. The shipyard is also building the first X-treme 60 yacht with a longer swim platform, larger lower deck portholes and long glass sections in the hull, similar to the X-treme 78.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259680/image/large-e67aa929878c2094f5aa02012965169b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259680">A great deal of development work is also proceeding on an all-aluminium 95-footer (29-metre) yacht that will have a powerful propulsion system around the 5,000 horsepower mark and be capable of 28 knots, while retaining low fuel consumption levels.

Onboard the 24m Holterman X-treme 78 Sport yacht Miramar

SYT takes a look onboard the first 24m Holterman X-treme 78 Sport yacht Miramar, the smaller sistership of Lady Fleur.