Most Holiday Mansion hulls were a modified cathedral bow entry that sloped slightly to an almost flat bottom at the stern. A substantial center skeg allowed fair stability for tracking in some models. The normal single or dual inboard/outdrive power combination provided enough power for cruising. Higher output engines enabled many boats in the 35 39foot range to ride on plane and even pull skiers.
Displacement for the dry boats was around 16,000lb (7.25 metric tons) for the basic 35 model to over 22,000lb (10 metric tons) for the 49 coastal models. Fully outfitted and fueled, the boats could displace much more. This meant that weekenders and live-aboards alike could keep the boats loaded with equipment and stores and still be able to cruise safely and efficiently.
Although many different models were offered with hundreds of possible variations, the general layout and configuration of the boats were rather consistent between models. Most boats had an upper salon with helm controls at deck level. Aft and a few feet lower than deck, a galley with a convertible settee was standard. Below the salon was a cuddy cabin consisting of two double beds with a narrow passage between them. Sometimes a storage locker or dresser was installed in place of one of the berths or the berth width was lessened to accommodate it. A stand-up head was placed under the helm allowing room for an enclosed stand-up shower or 36 tub surround in addition to the head and small sink.
Hull configurations
Although the superstructure remained consistent on most models, the profile differed according to the various options. A "Coastal" package was included on many boats. This was an additional fiberglass "skirt" above deck level that circled the superstructure at the gunnels. This also added an additional two feet of overall boat length at the bow. Despite some beliefs, this did not add ability to the boat for cruising in rough water. The hull shape remained the same and the only benefit of the coastal package was reduced spray and the shipping of water over the bow.
Two basically different superstructures (fiberglass top of the cabin) were available on the 3541foot Holiday Mansion models. One superstructure allowed for the salon and galley configuration mentioned above and had a large aft deck with lids covering the engine compartment. Another extended the superstructure all the way aft over the engine and allowed for an additional stateroom and head aft of the galley. In this configuration engine access was gained by an engine lid that doubled as a berth support. The superstructure was also pushed out to even with the gunnels. This eliminated the walk around deck, but allowed more room for the aft stateroom and galley.
Flybridges were options that many Holiday Mansion owners chose. This outside helm allowed extra seating on top of the superstructure over the salon as well as a place to pilot the boat outside. Maneuvering the boat was easier given the 360 degree unobstructed view. Stainless stanchion posts and lifelines added to the profile as well as adding safety for navigating the decks underway or at rest. Later flybridges added a fiberglass radar arch.
A swim platform was included on most Holiday Mansions. Some models had an integrated fiberglass platform that added to the LOA of the boat. Others had added teak or fiberglass platforms that were not considered when naming the model by its length.
Power
Most models came equipped with single or dual gas engines with outdrives.
. Fuel tankage was a respectable 100300 U.S. gallons (3801140liters) set in two tanks on opposite sides of the engine compartment. Volvo engines were available with power ranging from 200450 hp (150335kW).
Amenities
Most Holiday Mansions came standard or factory equipped with the following creature comforts to create that "home from home" feeling:
- Liquid Propane oven and burners
- Water heater
- 30120gallon potable water storage
- head with holding tank or MSD
- shower and head sink
- galley sink
- 12 V and 120 V refrigerator
- roof mounted a/c
- 12 V lighting
Most Holiday Mansions were named for their length. There were other designating monikers that concerned hull and superstructure additions. The following is a brief (and probably not all-inclusive) list of the designations:
- Aft-Deck Coastal same as Coastal above with superstructure accommodating an aft stateroom
- Wide-Body Aft Cabin 35 3 LWL, marketed at 39 LOA, having a
coastal package and flared gunnels that brought the beam to 14. The
superstructure allowed an aft stateroom
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