{"id":670,"count":0,"description":"Hylas yachts are a family of bluewater cruising yachts produced for Hylas by Queen Long Marine and designed by noted naval architects including Bill Dixon, Sparkman & Stephens and German Frers. Across models\u2014from mid\u201140s designs through large semi\u2011custom H\u2011series hulls\u2014the marque emphasizes seaworthiness, robust construction and passagemaking capability, with solid fiberglass hulls, reinforced internal structures and substantial ballast arrangements cited in multiple listings.\n\nDesign intent consistently favors offshore comfort and control. Many Hylas models use cutter rigs, lines led to the cockpit, and sail plans arranged for short\u2011handed sailing; features such as self\u2011tacking staysails, furling headsails and powered winches are referenced across the range. On models like the Hylas 57, Bill Dixon\u2019s hull form is paired with twin rudders and mirrored helm stations to deliver balance and control both upwind and off the wind.\n\nInteriors are notable for handcrafted joinery, generous natural light and layouts optimized for liveaboard use. Listings describe high\u2011gloss teak, solid teak cabin soles, panoramic portlights and multiple stateroom arrangements\u2014including full\u2011beam masters and three\u2011 or four\u2011cabin plans\u2014along with practical galley and storage arrangements that support extended voyaging.\n\nSystems and serviceability receive frequent emphasis. Brokerage examples range from heavy solar arrays and large lithium banks to integrated inverter\u2011driven climate systems, watermakers and robust auxiliary generation. One Hylas 57 variant (Vanishing Point) is presented as a next\u2011generation systems prototype with a 900 Ah 24V lithium bank, a 2 kW solar array, a three\u2011zone inverter air\u2011conditioning system capable of extended battery\u2011only operation, and fouling\u2011control measures on raw water intakes. Other listings cite significant solar capacity, rebuilt engines, and comprehensive service access in machinery spaces.\n\nDeck and exterior work reflects offshore priorities: secure cockpits (center or twin\u2011helm), well\u2011engineered deck hardware, arch or stern modifications for functionality, and substantial tankage and ground tackle for independence at anchor. Hull and rig variations accommodate both performance cruising and comfortable liveaboard use in diverse cruising grounds.\n\nAcross the listings, Hylas is presented as a builder of robust, well\u2011appointed cruising yachts that marry tried\u2011and\u2011true naval architecture with systems and layouts intended for serious offshore voyaging, often customized by owners and maintained with an eye toward long\u2011term reliability and serviceability.","link":"https:\/\/www.yachtsite.com\/brand\/hylas\/","name":"Hylas","slug":"hylas","taxonomy":"brand","parent":0,"meta":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtsite.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/brand\/670","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtsite.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/brand"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtsite.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/brand"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtsite.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reference?brand=670"},{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtsite.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yachts-for-sale?brand=670"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}