2012 Hylas 56' _{(17.07 m)} 56

INTERIOR ACCOMODATIONS AND LAYOUT

Below deck, RELENTLESS offers the warm craftsmanship, intelligent layout, and offshore practicality that have long made the Hylas 56 so admired among experienced sailors. Her interior is beautifully finished in rich raised-panel teak cabinetry with cedar-lined lockers, complemented by elegant teak and ebony soles throughout. The atmosphere is both refined and inviting, with thoughtful customizations that elevate comfort for extended living aboard while preserving the secure, functional feel expected of a serious passagemaker.

The three-cabin, two-head layout is exceptionally well suited for owner-operators planning long-range cruising, offering a generous aft owner’s stateroom, a forward VIP cabin with centerline queen berth, and a practical port guest cabin with upper and lower berths. The main living spaces are open, comfortable, and well ventilated, with added LED lighting, upgraded furnishings, and numerous owner-driven details that enhance both livability and safety underway. From the expansive main saloon to the highly functional nav station and well-appointed galley, RELENTLESS strikes an impressive balance between luxury and purpose.

Interior Styling and Additional Features:

• Three-cabin, two-head owner’s layout
• Premium teak joinery with raised-panel cabinetry throughout
• Teak and ebony sole throughout interior, including both heads
• Cedar-lined lockers
• Additional LED overhead lighting with dimmer controls
• Cantalupi LED footlights
• Custom interior detailing and owner-driven upgrades throughout
• Excellent storage, secure handholds, and offshore practicality

MAIN SALOON

The main saloon aboard RELENTLESS is both elegant and exceptionally comfortable, designed to function as a true gathering space at anchor while remaining secure and practical underway. To port is an inviting L-shaped dinette centered around a beautifully crafted dining table with compass rose and ebony inlay, while to starboard a full-length settee provides additional lounging or sleeping space. Both seating areas were expanded for enhanced comfort, giving the saloon a notably more luxurious and livable feel than many yachts in this class.

Natural warmth from the teak joinery is complemented by upgraded fabrics, carefully integrated lighting, and custom details throughout. The space also benefits from excellent storage behind and below the seating, continuous handrails for safe movement at sea, and a large Sony 55-inch OLED television discreetly integrated for onboard entertainment.

• Portside L-shaped dinette with custom compass rose and ebony inlaid table
• Expanded 29-inch-deep seating for enhanced comfort
• Full-length starboard settee with custom cushions
• Starboard settee converts for sleeping with removable lee cloth
• Additional overhead pad eyes for lee cloth
• Folding single bench seat
• Continuous raised handrails port and starboard
• Sony 55-inch OLED TV with Apple TV
• Tall pole storage locker forward of mast
• Excellent storage access behind and below settees
• European-style headliner with wide edge battens
• Additional AC and 12V outlets added at the factory

MASTER STATEROOM

The aft owner’s stateroom is a standout feature of RELENTLESS, offering the volume, privacy, and thoughtful detailing expected in a luxury bluewater cruiser. The centerline queen berth is easy to access from either side and fitted with a custom memory foam mattress, creating a true owner’s retreat for extended time aboard. Rich teak cabinetry, a starboard settee, redesigned hanging locker arrangements, and a vanity cabinet all contribute to a refined and highly functional space.

This stateroom is particularly well suited for passagemaking as well, with numerous handholds, lee cloth attachment points, and thoughtful storage integrated throughout. The large aft hatch is teak-trimmed and fitted with an Ocean Air screen and shade, helping the cabin feel light, airy, and comfortable in a range of climates.

• Centerline queen berth
• Custom memory foam mattress with mattress fiddles
• Six-drawer teak berth base
• Starboard settee with custom cabinet layout
• Flush-mounted air conditioning vent
• Redesigned starboard hanging locker with five drawers
• Port hanging locker with split cabinet doors and fiddle above
• Vanity cabinet to port
• Panasonic 32-inch flat screen TV with Apple TV
• Large teak-trimmed aft hatch with Ocean Air screen and shade
• Teak handrails added to headliner for safety
• Six lee cloth pad eyes above berth
• Three lee cloths fitted for offshore use

Master Head

The owner’s head is spacious, well finished, and thoughtfully arranged for both daily comfort and extended cruising practicality. Teak and ebony solework continues here, paired with mirrored cabinetry, a custom sink, imported fixtures, and a handsome black granite countertop. The separate shower stall is generously sized and fitted with a clear Lexan door, while the electric freshwater head and holding tank monitoring system support comfortable use aboard.

A particularly valuable liveaboard feature is the Splendide vented washer/dryer, neatly mounted within the shower cabinet and vented to deck.

• Spacious private owner’s head
• Teak and ebony sole
• Mirrored cabinets
• Custom sink with imported faucet
• Black granite countertop
• Quiet Flush electric head
• Holding tank monitor
• Sealand discharge pump
• Large separate shower with clear Lexan door
• Full mirror mounted outside head door
• Splendide 2100 vented washer/dryer

VIP STATEROOM

Forward, the VIP stateroom is bright, welcoming, and far more refined than the typical guest cabin arrangement found on many yachts. The centerline queen berth provides excellent comfort and easy access, while custom cabinetry, a starboard hanging locker with settee, and additional upper storage create a practical and well-appointed private cabin for guests or family.

The space is enhanced by attractive soft goods, a padded upholstered headboard, a centerline hatch with screen and shade, and a bulkhead-mounted television with Apple TV. This is a genuinely comfortable stateroom for extended guest use rather than a compromise space.

• Centerline queen berth
• Split cabinets beneath berth
• Mattress fiddle
• Custom upholstered headboard
• Bulkhead-mounted Samsung 21-inch TV with Apple TV
• Centerline hatch with teak-trimmed Ocean Air screen and shade
• Starboard hanging locker with settee
• Port upper cabinet with shelf
• Full-length mirror on passage door
• Comfortable and private guest accommodations

VIP Head

The forward head continues the yacht’s high standard of finish, with teak and ebony solework, a custom sink, imported shower fixtures, beveled mirror cabinetry, and a separate shower area with clear Lexan door. It is well proportioned and thoughtfully arranged, making it a true private head for VIP guests rather than a simplified secondary space.

• Private forward guest head
• Teak and ebony sole
• Quiet Flush electric head
• Holding tank monitor
• Sealand discharge pump
• Custom sink
• Imported shower fixtures
• Black granite countertop
• Beveled edge cabinet mirrors
• Clear Lexan shower stall door

GUEST CABIN (PORT)

The port guest cabin is arranged with practical upper and lower berths, making it ideal for additional guests, children, or crew. Storage is particularly well handled, with cedar-lined hanging lockers forward and removable shelving for versatility. The lower berth lifts to reveal additional storage, and a lee cloth is fitted for secure offshore use.

Though designed with practicality in mind, the cabin still carries the same quality of finish found throughout the rest of the yacht, making it a highly usable and attractive third cabin.

• Portside guest cabin with upper and lower berths
• Lower berth lifts for storage
• Lee cloth on lower berth
• Upper and lower cedar-lined hanging lockers forward
• Removable shelves for flexible storage
• Mirror at aft end of cabin
• Ideal for guests, children, or crew

GALLEY

The galley aboard RELENTLESS is exceptionally well executed, blending the warmth of traditional Hylas craftsmanship with the utility and equipment level of a true long-range cruising yacht. Located to port, it is secure, highly functional underway, and thoughtfully customized for an owner who clearly valued both serious cooking capability and life aboard at a very high standard. Generous refrigeration and freezer capacity, abundant cabinetry, strong counter fiddles, excellent ventilation, and premium appliances make this a galley that is equally suited to passagemaking, entertaining, or extended liveaboard use.

What truly sets this space apart is the level of finish and customization. Raised-panel cabinetry, owner-designed drawer arrangements, concealed stainless work surfaces, excellent task lighting, and signature Queen Long details all create a galley that feels refined without sacrificing practicality. The addition of a custom La Marzocco GS/3 espresso machine and dedicated grinder elevates the space even further, giving RELENTLESS a distinctly upscale, owner-driven character rarely found in a brokerage yacht.

• Secure offshore galley with generous storage and work space
• Force 10 three-burner stove
• GE convection/microwave oven
• Gas sensor, detection system, and alarm
• Vitrifrigo double-drawer stainless refrigeration
• Either drawer may be used as refrigerator or freezer
• Dedicated Frigoboat freezer
• U-Line ice maker with stainless face
• Broan Elite stainless trash compactor
• Custom La Marzocco GS/3 espresso machine
• Mazzer Luigi mini-electronic espresso grinder in custom roll-top cabinet
• Center island section with hidden stainless steel work area beneath custom teak cover
• Raised-panel cabinetry with owner-designed drawer layout
• Double-routed teak fiddles along galley island
• Stainless steel sink with imported faucet
• Bright LED task lighting above sink
• Queen Long signature knife storage at forward end of galley counter
• Fresh and salt water foot pumps
• Two opening ports outboard
• Two additional opening ports to cockpit for cross ventilation

NAVIGATION AND ELECTRONICS

NAVIGATION STATION

The navigation station aboard RELENTLESS is a true offshore command center, thoughtfully designed for serious passage planning, systems monitoring, and daily onboard management. Hylas and Queen Long have long been respected for building nav stations that are not merely decorative, and RELENTLESS carries that tradition forward with a custom L-shaped nav desk that is both elegant and exceptionally functional. The outboard-facing chart table, opening computer compartment, deep drawer storage, hinged electronics access panel, and modified return divider make this a workspace that will be appreciated by any owner planning extended cruising or passagemaking.

This area has clearly been configured by an owner who understood the value of safe, practical onboard operations. The electrical panel and generator controls are intelligently arranged for ease of access, while extra AC outlets, dedicated storage, and a custom swing-out chair make the station comfortable and usable for real time spent onboard. It is a proper navigator’s workspace, integrated into the yacht rather than added as an afterthought.

• Custom Hylas L-shaped navigation station
• Outboard-facing bi-fold chart table
• Opening computer compartment aft
• Hinged instrument panel for easy electronics access
• Deep drawers with lower filing cabinet
• Custom swing-out chair with rounded seat back
• Modified return divider at nav station
• Electrical panel arranged to preserve chart work space
• Generator controls mounted within easy reach
• Ample extra 110V AC outlets
• Fan over nav station desk
• Excellent storage and organization for passage planning and onboard systems management

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

RELENTLESS benefits from an impressive and highly capable electronics package designed to support confident coastal cruising, offshore passagemaking, and extended time away from shore support. At the heart of the system is a premium B&G H3000 navigation suite, a setup long respected by experienced sailors for its precision, expandability, and offshore credibility. This is complemented by modern Zeus 3S multifunction displays, HALO24 radar, integrated AIS, advanced communications equipment, and robust onboard connectivity.

The communications and monitoring systems are equally impressive, with Starlink, Iridium Go, a Sierra Wireless 5G and Wi-Fi router, and an upgraded GOST security and tracking system, giving RELENTLESS an exceptional level of situational awareness, connectivity, and onboard security. Whether navigating offshore, working remotely from anchor, or keeping in touch with shore-side support, this yacht is very well equipped by any standard.

• Premium B&G H3000 navigation system
• 42-inch carbon fiber Vertical Mast Head Unit
• NKE sonic boat speed sensor
• B&G ZG-GPS receiver with backup Airmar WAAS GPS
• B&G H3000 ACP2 autopilot computer
• B&G Halcyon gyro-stabilized heading sensor
• Four B&G 20/20 displays
• Triton color wind display
• B&G Zeus 3S 12-inch display at helm
• B&G Zeus 3S 16-inch display at nav station
• B&G HALO24 radar
• Wireless B&G autopilot controller
• Navico Class-B AIS networked to both Zeus displays
• Icom M604 DSC VHF radio
• Command Mic at helm
• Starlink HD marinized system
• Iridium Go with external antenna and fixed installation kit
• Sierra Wireless MG90 network hub with 5G and Wi-Fi router
• Upgraded GOST security and tracking system
• Fusion RA770 stereo with four zones and eight speakers
• Fusion Apollo 8-channel amplifier
• Majestic marine TV antenna

HELM STATION

The helm aboard RELENTLESS is exceptionally well laid out for both short-handed sailing and long-distance passagemaking, with controls, displays, and sail-handling systems configured to allow safe and efficient operation from the cockpit. The custom Whitlock steering pedestal with integral Mamba steering system and Whitlock DU120 autopilot drive is a notable upgrade, offering a substantial, well-engineered helm arrangement that reflects the yacht’s serious bluewater intent. A custom stainless leathered steering wheel further adds to the helm’s refined and purposeful feel.

From the helm, the skipper benefits from excellent access to the B&G multifunction display, autopilot controls, radar, chain counter, command mic, and the yacht’s electric sail-handling systems. Combined with the Antal electric winches, electric traveler controls, furling systems led safely aft, and thoughtful safety details throughout the cockpit, the helm on RELENTLESS is set up to make this 56-footer genuinely manageable without sacrificing capability.

• Custom Whitlock steering pedestal
• Integral Mamba steering system
• Whitlock DU120 autopilot drive
• Custom stainless leathered steering wheel
• B&G H3000 multifunction graphic display at helm
• Autopilot controls at helm
• B&G Zeus 3S 12-inch color display/plotter
• HALO24 radar integration at helm
• Icom Command Mic at helm
• Maxwell chain counter at helm
• Electric Antal primary and secondary winches
• Electric Antal mainsheet and companionway control winches
• Electric powered traveler line driver
• Headsail and staysail furling controls led safely aft to cockpit
• Cockpit safety pad eyes near companionway and helm
• Thoughtfully arranged for short-handed operation and offshore passagemaking

CONSTRUCTION AND KEY FEATURES OF THE HULL AND DECK

HULL

The hull of RELENTLESS was built to the serious standards expected of a true offshore cruising yacht. She features solid hand-laid GRP construction reinforced with Twaron carbon aramid fiber, paired with vinylester resins and isophthalic gelcoat for strength, durability, and long-term resistance to osmosis. A two-layer epoxy barrier coat and tie coat further enhance hull protection and bottom paint adhesion, reinforcing the yacht’s long-range cruising credentials.

Beyond her technical construction, RELENTLESS also presents beautifully. Her Awlgrip Flag Blue hull with white cove stripe was refreshed and polished in December 2025, and the bottom was re-antifouled at the same time. Two watertight bulkheads—one forming a forward collision bulkhead and the other protecting the stern section forward of the lazarettes—add another layer of offshore security that experienced buyers will immediately appreciate.

• Solid hand-laid GRP hull reinforced with Twaron carbon aramid fiber
• Vinylester resin construction
• Isophthalic gelcoat
• Two-layer epoxy barrier coat and tie coat
• Forward collision bulkhead
• Watertight stern section forward of lazarettes
• Awlgrip Flag Blue hull with white cove stripe
• Hull refreshed and polished in December 2025
• Bottom re-antifouled with two coats of Petit Vivid red in December 2025
• Lead fin keel with bulb
• German Frers hull design with proven offshore pedigree

DECK

The deck layout aboard RELENTLESS reflects the Hylas philosophy of building yachts that are elegant in appearance, secure underway, and practical for extended cruising. Teak decks, teak on the coach roof, and a teak cockpit sole and seating area create the classic appearance buyers expect in a yacht of this caliber, while structural and safety enhancements make the deck equally well suited to serious offshore use.

Owner-driven upgrades throughout the deck arrangement improve safety, function, and ease of use. Extended lifeline and rail arrangements, additional mooring cleats, custom davit bases, a liferaft cradle, dual antenna mounts, and thoughtful anchoring details all reinforce the impression of a yacht that has been equipped by knowledgeable owners for real-world cruising rather than casual seasonal use.

• Teak decks and teak-clad coach roof
• Teak cockpit sole and seating
• Custom teak varnished cap rail
• Full-length teak rub rail with stainless striker
• Upgraded stainless steel pushpit with integral teak stern seats
• Pushpit railing extended to midship gates for added safety
• Custom liferaft cradle
• Customized sail locker hatch forward
• Dual satellite and antenna mounting pole
• Fresh water chain wash-down in anchor locker
• Additional midship mooring cleats port and starboard
• Additional aft mooring cleats at stern corners
• Maxwell VWC 2200 windlass
• Rocna stainless steel anchor with 100 meters of chain

COCKPIT

• Teak cockpit sole and seats
• Mediterranean Sunbrella cockpit cushions
• Custom Whitlock steering pedestal
• Custom stainless leathered steering wheel
• Cockpit safety pad eyes near companionway and helm
• Custom cockpit under-table lighting
• Integrated teak stern seats in upgraded pushpit
• Maxwell chain counter at helm
• Electric sail handling arranged for short-handed sailing
• Simpson electric davits with Dyneema gearbox retrofit and custom stainless bases
• Excellent balance of offshore practicality and cruising comfort

MAST AND RIGGING

• Selden electric in-mast furling system
• Rod kicker compression vang
• Internal boom preventer
• Halyard locking racks
• Furlex 400 headsail furler with controls led aft
• Furlex 400 staysail furler with controls led aft
• Selden carbon spinnaker pole
• Vertical spinnaker pole stowage system with cover
• Spreader-mounted deck lights
• Harken stand-up blocks for spinnaker sheets
• Upgraded Antal 150mm XXL double deck genoa turning blocks
• Dyneema soft running backstays
• Dual jib halyards
• Dual spinnaker halyards
• LED steaming light
• LED anchor light
• LED running lights
• Standing rigging replaced in 2024

SAILS AND WINCHES



• Elvstrom EPEX fat furl fully battened mainsail (2024)
• Elvstrom 140% EPEX genoa (2024)
• Doyle staysail
• Doyle 1.5 oz asymmetrical spinnaker
• Doyle ¾ oz asymmetrical spinnaker
• ATN spinnaker sleeves for both asymmetrical spinnakers
• Electric Antal primary winches
• Electric Antal secondary winches
• Electric Antal mainsheet winch
• Electric Antal companionway control winches
• Harken traveler
• Antal electric-powered traveler line driver
• Winch upgrades representing over $25,000 in added value
• Powerful, highly upgraded sail-handling package for short-handed cruising and passagemaking

SHIP SYSTEMS

ENGINE AND MECHANICAL

RELENTLESS is powered and equipped the way a proper bluewater cruising yacht should be—with dependable machinery, thoughtful redundancy, and systems chosen to support long-range independence and confident operation offshore. Her 150 HP Yanmar diesel provides the power and reliability expected for a yacht of this size, while key supporting systems such as the generator, shaft seal, bow thruster, watermaker, climate control, and fuel management equipment demonstrate a very high level of owner investment and offshore readiness.

A major strength of RELENTLESS is that her machinery installation goes beyond simple specification and speaks to real-world cruising practicality. From dedicated AGM start batteries for both main engine and generator, to dual Racor filtration, manifold tank selection, a high-output PTO alternator, and a new Clark pump for the Spectra watermaker in 2025, this is a yacht that has been set up to travel well, stay comfortable, and remain self-sufficient for extended periods away from the dock. Her Cruise-Air reverse-cycle air conditioning and heat system, with individual compressor units for the forward cabin, main saloon, and aft owner’s stateroom, further supports true all-season cruising comfort.

• Yanmar 4BY3-150 150 HP diesel engine
• Kanzaki transmission
• Shaft drive
• Max-Prop 4-blade feathering propeller with line cutter
• Dedicated Lifeline 4D AGM engine starting battery
• PSS shaft seal
• Northern Lights 9kW generator with sound shield
• Dedicated Lifeline AGM generator starting battery
• Dual Racor 75500 fuel filtration
• Fuel tank selection manifold for engine and generator
• Mastervolt 130A PTO-mounted alternator
• NMEA 2000 engine data connections
• Cruise-Air reverse-cycle air conditioning and heating
• 12,000 BTU unit for forward cabin
• 16,000 BTU unit for main saloon
• 16,000 BTU unit for aft owner’s stateroom
• Updated digital A/C controls
• Sidepower 155 KGS 24V bow thruster
• Spectra Newport 1000 watermaker with remote control at nav station
• New Clark pump for watermaker in 2025
• Bauer dive compressor with dedicated AC electrical connections aft
• Xintex Fireboy HFC-227 clean-agent fire suppression system

PLUMBING AND TANKAGE

The plumbing and tankage systems aboard RELENTLESS reflect the priorities of a serious passagemaking yacht: generous capacity, quality materials, and the flexibility needed for extended time aboard. With three stainless steel freshwater tanks, five stainless steel fuel tanks, and two fiberglass holding tanks of 27 gallons each, she offers the kind of range and autonomy that experienced cruisers value. Tank monitoring is integrated at the nav station, allowing for straightforward systems oversight underway or at anchor.

Daily onboard comfort is equally well supported, with dual freshwater pressure pumps, hot water via shore power or engine heat exchanger, gray water discharge for the galley, quality bronze seacocks throughout, and both fresh and saltwater foot pumps in the galley. Taken together, the plumbing arrangement on RELENTLESS is robust, practical, and very well suited to liveaboard or offshore use.

• Fresh water capacity: 1,075 liters / 280 gallons
• Three stainless steel freshwater tanks
• Fuel capacity: 1,040 liters / 275 gallons
• Five stainless steel fuel tanks
• Two fiberglass holding tanks, 27 gallons each
• SensoTex fuel and water tank gauges at nav station
• Dual Shurflo freshwater pressure pumps
• Freshwater tank selection manifold
• Spectra Newport 1000 watermaker
• Seaward 19-gallon hot water tank
• Hot water via 120V AC or engine heat exchanger
• Whale galley gray water discharge system
• Groco bronze seacocks with threaded through-hull valves throughout
• Fresh and saltwater foot pumps in galley

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• Northern Lights 9kW generator with sound shield
• 15kVA isolation transformer with cooling fans
• 125/250V 50-amp shore power connection
• Mastervolt Mass Combi 12/4000-watt inverter / 200-amp charger
• Mastervolt 12/50-amp chargers (3) networked to main battery bank monitor
• Mastervolt Easy View 5 control display at nav station
• Lifeline AGM house battery bank
• Four 8D AGM batteries aft
• Two 8D AGM batteries forward
• Separate Lifeline 3100 thruster battery
• 24V thruster battery arrangement
• Solbian solar panels: 144W x 4 and 103W x 2
• Total solar capacity of 782W
• Custom removable solar panel mounts on bimini
• Mastervolt SCM60 ChargeMaster MPPT controllers (2)
• 1,800W solar charging capacity
• Dedicated AGM starting batteries for engine and generator
• Extensive onboard charging, inverter, and monitoring capability for long-range cruising

AUDIO/VISUAL AND ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT

• Sony 55-inch OLED TV in main saloon
• Apple TV in main saloon
• Panasonic 32-inch TV in owner’s stateroom
• Apple TV in owner’s stateroom
• Samsung 21-inch TV in forward cabin
• Apple TV in forward cabin
• Fusion RA770 stereo
• Four audio zones
• Eight speakers
• Fusion Apollo MS-AP82400 8-channel amplifier
• Majestic UFO XL marine powered TV antenna
• Stereo volume control in owner’s stateroom
• Well-integrated entertainment system throughout the yacht

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

• Rocna stainless steel anchor
• 100 meters / 300 feet of 3/8-inch anchor chain
• Lifesling 2 man overboard rescue system
• Six-person liferaft
• Liferaft serviced and repacked in 2024
• Life jackets
• Flares
• Signal horn
• Emergency tiller
• Fire extinguishers
• Fireboy automatic fire extinguisher in engine room
• Xintex Fireboy HFC-227 clean-agent fire suppression system
• Stainless steel swim ladder on transom
• Custom Jordan Series Drogue, new in 2024 and unused
• Cockpit safety pad eyes at companionway and helm
• Watertight collision bulkhead forward
• Watertight stern section forward of lazarettes

TENDER

• 3.8-meter Hypalon Inmar inflatable tender
• Tender new in 2023
• Suzuki 20 HP 4-stroke outboard
• Outboard new in 2024
• E-Propulsion 2.0 electric motor
• Battery for electric motor
• Solar charger for electric motor
• Simpson electric davits
• Factory Dyneema gearbox retrofit on davits
• Custom stainless davit bases
• Red 40-liter / 10-gallon diesel tank
• Complete and versatile tender package for cruising and shore access

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BROKER’S COMMENTS

RELENTLESS is the kind of yacht that stands out immediately to an experienced buyer. The Hylas 56 has long been regarded as one of the most capable and elegant bluewater cruising yachts in her class, and this example benefits from the pedigree of German Frers design, the renowned build quality of Queen Long Marine, and an ownership profile that clearly prioritized meaningful upgrades, serious maintenance, and real offshore capability.

What makes RELENTLESS especially compelling is how complete the package feels. The hull presentation, 2024 sail inventory, 2024 standing rigging, premium B&G electronics suite, Starlink, watermaker, generator, solar, bow thruster, upgraded electric winches, and beautifully customized interior all combine to create a yacht that offers both immediate pride of ownership and genuine cruising readiness. She has the warmth and elegance buyers want in a Hylas, but also the systems depth and offshore outfitting that seasoned passagemakers look for when comparing boats in this size and price range.

For the buyer seeking a late-model, high-quality bluewater yacht with true owner-level customization and a serious inventory, RELENTLESS represents an outstanding opportunity.

REVIEWS

The Hylas 56 earned significant third-party recognition when Cruising World named her Best Premium Cruiser Over 55 Feet in its 2011 Boat of the Year awards. In its coverage, the judges said the boat succeeded by taking “tried-and-true ideas” and presenting them in an “exquisite package,” a concise summary of why the model continues to hold such strong appeal among experienced bluewater buyers.

That same editorial review praised the boat’s execution in exactly the areas that matter most to serious cruisers: sturdy construction, robust deck hardware, thoughtful storage, strong systems installation, and accommodations that remain safe and comfortable at sea. In the broader Boat of the Year write-up, the judges concluded, “If it ain’t broke, make it better,” noting that the Hylas 56’s robust winches, ground tackle, storage, and overall fit and finish addressed the needs of serious cruisers exceptionally well.

Cruising World’s technical judge Ed Sherman was especially complimentary about the quality of the build and systems access, writing, “The workmanship is excellent,” and adding that Hylas had done “a magnificent job with the systems installation.” That kind of praise is particularly meaningful on a yacht in this class, where long-term ownership satisfaction is often driven less by cosmetics alone and more by the integrity, accessibility, and execution of the underlying systems.

Taken together, the editorial consensus around the Hylas 56 is clear: this is a yacht respected not for gimmicks or short-lived trends, but for doing the fundamentals exceptionally well. Strong construction, elegant but seaworthy accommodations, high-quality systems, and owner-friendly passagemaking features are precisely what have made the model so enduringly admired in the bluewater market.

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