Hylas Yachts Hylas 51

Discover the HYLAS 51 OCEAN RACE, an exceptional sailboat that combines speed and elegance, designed to impress with both its performance and high-end comfort. Conceived by the renowned naval architect German Frers, this yacht stands out with its unique design, with the original plans still available. It offers a perfect balance of sophisticated equipment, thoughtful livability, and unparalleled sailing pleasure.

With a draft of 2.6 meters and an impressive mast height of 23 meters, this sailboat is equipped with 14 winches distributed across the deck, ensuring optimal sail management. Able to sail at over 30° into the wind even in moderate conditions, it boasts remarkable stability thanks to a significant ballast load, ensuring constant safety and good mood on board. Its ease of reefing and maneuverability make it an accessible boat for enthusiasts while providing seasoned sailors with a multitude of adjustment options.

The design of the superstructure ensures a secure and comfortable maneuvering space, even in rough seas. Sailing anchored at the front of the deck while remaining perfectly sheltered in the teak cockpit, where the sea seems to crumble beneath the hull. This sailboat cuts through waves effortlessly and responds to commands with the precision of a dinghy.

This HYLAS 51 has had four owners, all passionate about peaceful cruising, with no participation in regattas or sailing in extreme conditions. The yacht is ready to obtain an ORC certificate and has already been approved for commercial trips (See-BG certificate expired in 2014, confirmed in 2018 but never used). Its recent upgrades include a complete renovation of the standing rigging in 2018, a new gelcoat applied in 2020, and antifouling done in 2022.

On the electronic side, the boat is equipped with a complete setup: bi-directional AIS (800), MeteoFax and EU-Weatherbox weather system on long waves, autopilot with remote control, multifunction GPS chartplotter Garmin GPSMAP 8417 MFD, Garmin radar, VHF radio VHF 215i installed at the navigation station with an additional device in the cockpit, bow sonar, and preparation for satellite phone.

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

The interior does not neglect comfort with a 40-liter Isotherm hot water tank (230V/motor, installed in 2020), a Katadyn Power Survivor watermaker, a Victron 1500W inverter (24V to 230V), and a programmable Webasto ThermoPro 90 heating system. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and a freezer of approximately 30 liters (operating on 24V/230V), a Force10 3-burner gas stove, an oven with grill, and two sinks.

For safety, a liferaft certified for 12 people completes the equipment. On the sail side, this sailboat has specific gear for spinnaker with a carbon boom and aluminum jockey boom, as well as a hydraulic rigid backstay Navtek controlled from the steering station.

Among other highlights, there is a folding three-blade Gori propeller with overdrive function for increased energy efficiency, two alternators for 12V and 24V, stainless steel fuel lines, tubular convectors under the aft berths and in the salon, as well as an aluminum radiator at the front of the deck. Additional anchors and lines of 15 to 20 meters have been added between 2018 and 2020.

Finally, the sailboat comes with a complete set of older sails, including two mainsails, several genoas with a very large one for work at the bow, as well as six standard wings and eight inflatable maxi wings that are easy to store and inflate thanks to a dedicated pump.

Feel free to request detailed specifications to discover the full potential of this remarkable HYLAS 51 OCEAN RACE, a sailboat ready to offer you unforgettable maritime adventures.