About the Holland 25

The Holland 25 is the development of 'Eygthene' - 1973 1/4 ton World Champion, 1973 and 74 U.S. Mid-winter champion, and 1975 North American Champion. She was a thoroughbred racing yacht with spacious accommodation.

Hull: Hand laid fibreglass construction guided by Lloyds specifications using highest quality cloths and resins with colour-fast gelcoats. One piece moulding ensures homogenous construction with composite lay-up of 'chopped strand matt' strengthened with woven rovings, double overlapped along the keel. Scribed waterlines are moulded in and the internal reinforced gunwhale flange allows exceptional strength on the deck joint. Rebated skeg mounting for flush fitting. Keel area stiffening by specially laminated 3/4" plywood transfers keel loadings to the bilge areas. Main bulkhead of 1/2" Maple marine plywood is the main structural member bonded to the skin and integral to the keel reinforcement.

Deck: One piece moulding with adequate reinforcement and moulded non-skid areas. Large hatchway, big self-draining cockpit and wide 2'3" sidedecks prove most functional as does the high camber, giving safe flat decks when heeled.

Keel: The high-lift hydrodynamically designed lead keel weighs 1650lb (750kg) and has six keelbolts moulded in.

Rudder: Heavy GRP laminate specially shaped to the designer's specifications to aid lateral resistance and give maximum directional control without stalling. The 1 and 1/4" diametre stainless steel stock with welded lugs has rigid and reliable construction for complete safety.

Interior: Forward moulding of V-berths, toilet mounting, anchor stowage in the floor, and starboard hanging space adds appreciably to the hull stiffness in the bow sections. Starboard side moulding comprises galley unit with sink, insulated ice box, stove recess (with cupboard under) and provision for plate racks behind. Adjoining is a long settee quarter-berth. Port side moulding comprises a full length settee berth and quarter berth plus forward saloon seat. All berths have recessed hatches for access to large stowage areas.