Discover the HYLAS 51 OCEAN RACE, an exceptional sailboat combining speed and elegance, designed to impress with both its performance and high-end comfort. Imagined by the famous naval architect German Frers, this yacht stands out with its unique design, the original plans of which are still available. It offers a perfect balance between sophisticated equipment, careful habitability, 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 spread across the deck, ensuring optimal sail management. Capable of sailing at more than 30° into the wind even in moderate conditions, it benefits from 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 amateurs while offering seasoned sailors a multitude of tuning options.
The design of the superstructure ensures a secure and comfortable maneuvering space, even in rough seas. One can sail anchored at the front of the deck while remaining perfectly sheltered in the teak cockpit, where the sea seems to crumble under the hull. This sailboat cuts through the waves with ease and responds to commands with the precision of a tender.
This HYLAS 51 has had four owners, all passionate about quiet cruising, with no participation in regattas or sailing in extreme conditions. The yacht is ready to obtain an ORC certificate and has already been certified for commercial trips (See-BG certificate expired in 2014, confirmed in 2018 but never used). Its recent upgrades include a complete renovation of the running rigging in 2018, a new gelcoat applied in 2020, and antifouling done in 2022.
On the electronic front, the boat is equipped with comprehensive equipment: bi-directional AIS (800), MeteoFax and EU-Weatherbox weather system on long waves, autopilot with radio remote control, multifunction GPS chart plotter Garmin GPSMAP 8417 MFD, Garmin radar, VHF VHF 215i radio installed at the navigation station with an additional device in the cockpit, front sounder, and preparation for satellite phone.
The deck is equipped with a 15 kg CQR anchor with 50 meters of chain and a warp, an electric windlass, 7 Victron batteries (six of 115 Ah and one 100 Ah starting battery from 2020), a Victron 35A battery charger, tri-color and standard LED courtesy lighting, two automatic bilge pumps and three manual pumps, a stainless steel swim ladder, as well as a Windex GNX renewed in 2018. Twelve Barient winches (eight of 27ST, two of 32ST, and two of 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 desalinator, 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 about 30 liters (operating on 24V/230V), a 3-burner gas stove Force10, an oven with grill, and two sinks.
For safety, a liferaft certified for 12 people complements the equipment. In terms of sails, this sailboat has specific fittings for spi with a carbon boom and an aluminum jockey boom, as well as a hydraulic Navtek rigid backstay operated from the steering station.
Among other highlights, there is a folding Gori three-blade 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 mooring lines from 15 to 20 meters were added between 2018 and 2020.
Finally, the sailboat comes with a complete set of older sails, including two mainsails, several genoas including a very large one for working at the bow, as well as six standard wings and eight maxi inflatable wings that are easy to store and inflate thanks to a dedicated pump.
Do not hesitate to ask for detailed specifications to discover the full potential of this remarkable HYLAS 51 OCEAN RACE, a sailboat ready to offer you unforgettable maritime adventures.
