Hylas Yachts Hylas 51

Discover the HYLAS 51 OCEAN RACE, an exceptional sailing yacht combining speed and elegance, designed to impress both with its performance and high-end comfort. Conceptualized by renowned naval architect German Frers, this yacht stands out for its unique design, with original plans still available. It offers a perfect balance between sophisticated equipment, meticulous livability, and unparalleled sailing enjoyment.

With a draft of 2.6 meters and an impressive mast height of 23 meters, this sailing yacht is equipped with 14 winches distributed across the deck, ensuring optimal sail management. Capable of sailing at more than 30° to the wind even in moderate conditions, it benefits from remarkable stability thanks to substantial ballast weight, ensuring constant safety and good mood onboard. Its ease of reefing and maneuverability make it accessible to amateurs while offering seasoned sailors a multitude of adjustments options.

The superstructure design provides a secure and comfortable maneuvering space, even in rough seas. Sailing wet forward on the deck while remaining perfectly sheltered in the teak cockpit, where the sea seems to dissolve beneath the hull. This yacht cuts through waves with ease and responds to commands with the precision of a rowboat.

This HYLAS 51 has had four owners, all passionate about quiet cruises, without participating in regattas or navigating in extreme conditions. The yacht is ready to obtain an ORC certificate and has already been certified for commercial voyages (See-BG certificate expired in 2014, renewed in 2018 but never used). Its recent refurbishment includes a complete refit of the running rigging in 2018, a new gelcoat applied in 2020, and antifouling completed in 2022.

Electrically, the boat features a comprehensive setup: bi-directional AIS (800), MeteoFax and EU-Weatherbox weather system on long waves, autopilot with remote control, Garmin GPSMAP 8417 MFD multi-function chartplotter, Garmin radar, VHF VHF 215i mounted at the navigation station with an additional unit in the cockpit, frontal depth sounder, and satellite phone preparation.

The deck is equipped with a 15 kg CQR anchor with 50 meters of chain and aROPE, an electric windlass, seven Victron batteries (six 115 Ah and one 100 Ah starting battery from 2020), a Victron 35A battery charger, tri-color and standard LED courtesy lighting, two automatic and three manual bilge pumps, a stainless-steel swimming ladder, and a GNX Windex replaced in 2018. Twelve Barient winches (including eight of 27ST, two of 32ST, and two of 24ST) along with two 4-speed electric winches (37ST for genoas) facilitate all maneuvers.

Interior comfort is well considered, with a 40-liter Isotherm hot water tank (230V/engine, installed in 2020), a Katadyn Power Survivor desalinator, a Victron 1500W inverter (24V to 230V), and a Webasto ThermoPro 90 programmable heating system. The galley includes a refrigerator and a approximately 30-liter freezer (operating on 24V/230V), a Force10 3-burner gas stove, an oven with grill, and two sinks.

For safety, a life raft approved for 12 persons completes the equipment. In terms of sails, this yacht features a specific spinnaker rig with a carbon bowsprit and a jockey pole in aluminum, along with a hydraulically rigid backstay controlled from the helm station.

Among other highlights, note the Gori foldable three-blade propeller with overdrive function for increased energy efficiency, two alternators for 12V and 24V, stainless steel fuel lines, tubular heaters under the aft berths and in the salon, and an aluminum radiator at the front of the deck. Additional anchors and mooring lines of 15 to 20 meters were added between 2018 and 2020.

Finally, the yacht comes with a full set of older sails, including two large sails, several genoas including a very large one for high-angle work, six standard wings, and eight inflatable wings that are easy to store and inflate with a dedicated pump.

Don't hesitate to request detailed specifications to discover all the potential of this remarkable HYLAS 51 OCEAN RACE, a yacht ready to offer you unforgettable maritime adventures.