Hylas 57 Yachts For Sale

The Hylas 57 is a modern bluewater passagemaker designed by Bill Dixon and built with Hylas’ attention to fit and finish. The design pairs a performance-oriented hull form with systems and deck arrangements intended for short-handed handling: sail controls and deck systems are arranged so a couple can manage passages and both tacking and sail trim can be completed from the safety of the cockpit or either helm station. Twin rudders and mirrored helm stations are features intended to improve balance and steering precision offshore, while common downwind sail configurations are used for downwind passages.

On-deck ergonomics and the sailplan are aimed at a wide performance envelope. Owners and brokers report the boat makes solid daily runs—capable of 200+ mile days in favorable conditions—and delivers competitive upwind VMG as well as controllable handling in light airs and heavy weather. The layout emphasizes singlehanded or short-handed operation without sacrificing offshore capability.

Below decks the Hylas 57 emphasizes volume and liveability. A 17-foot beam, wrap-around windows and panoramic portlights create a spacious feel for the class. Layouts commonly include a full-beam master stateroom, a walk-through galley and ensuite heads, reflecting a balance of comfort and practicality for extended cruising.

Systems fit and serviceability are a noted part of the Hylas 57 story. One exemplar, the yacht Vanishing Point, was completed with a next-generation systems package that influenced later updates in the model line. That boat carries a 900 Ah, 24 V lithium bank, a roughly 2 kW solar array integrated into the hardtop and retractable soft top, and is reported to run its three‑zone variable‑speed inverter air conditioning on batteries for more than 12 hours. Vanishing Point also incorporates an ElectroSea ClearLine condenser‑cleaning system, an 18‑gallon Explorer Series water heater with dual 120 V and 24 V elements and dual heat‑exchanger loops, and layout changes made to improve engine‑room access and reduce onboard noise.

Electronics packages on recent examples have been updated with current Raymarine hardware and software. One hull in the series has received multiple industry awards recognizing systems design and overall execution, illustrating how a production yacht can be adapted with prototype-level systems to expand autonomy and serviceability for long-distance cruising.