A PROVEN CARBON-RIGGED CIRCUMNAVIGATOR WITH AN EXCEPTIONALLY DOCUMENTED REFIT HISTORY

Kalli is hull #19 of the acclaimed Hylas 56 line, built by the renowned Queen Long Marine in Kaohsiung, Taiwan and launched in 2015 to a design by German Frers. Her hull is a solid, hand-laid fiberglass and Twaron composite laminate, Twaron being the aramid fiber used in body armor for its exceptional impact resistance, giving her the structural integrity experienced offshore sailors look for in a serious bluewater platform.

What sets Kalli apart from her sisterships is her custom tall Selden carbon mast and Selden Park Avenue boom, a rare and valuable rig upgrade that reduces heeling forces, sharpens her mainsail shape, and makes her one of the quickest boats in the Hylas 56 line under sail. Paired with a fully battened mainsail on traditional slab reefing and a proper bluewater keel, she offers a genuinely rewarding helm alongside her offshore capability.

Kalli has circumnavigated, with speed, safety, and comfort, and the systems aboard reflect that pedigree. A comprehensive suite of alternative energy sources (Solbian solar, a SilentWind wind generator, and a Watt & Sea hydrogenerator) keeps her Victron lithium battery bank topped up at anchor and on passage, minimizing generator dependence without compromising comfort. Her striking Awlcraft "Stars and Stripes" blue hull turns heads in every harbor she visits.

Since being acquired by her current owners in January 2022, Kalli has undergone two major overseas refit campaigns, in Australia (2023-24) and Trinidad (2025-26), documented in meticulous detail by a technically engaged owner-operator. Newer sails, new standing rigging, a new lithium-fed power system, a new custom carbon bimini, and continuous mechanical maintenance mean she is presented turn-key and ready for her next passage.

Key Features

•     Hull #19 of the Hylas 56 line — German Frers design, built by Queen Long Marine

•     Solid hand-laid fiberglass / Twaron composite hull construction

•     Custom tall Selden carbon mast and Selden Park Avenue boom, a rare, high-performance rig upgrade

•     Fully battened North Sails 3Di mainsail (new 2023) with traditional slab reefing

•     120% North Sails NPL Tour Xi cruising laminate genoa (new 2025)

•     North Sails EFG gennaker on Selden top-down furler (new 2025)

•     Full storm and offshore safety sail inventory: storm trysail, storm jib, parachute anchor, Jordan drogue

•     Standing rigging substantially replaced 2024; goosenecks carbon-reinforced; professionally inspected 2025-26

•     Triple-source renewable energy package: Solbian solar array, SilentWind wind generator, Watt & Sea hydrogenerator

•     1,320Ah Victron Smart LiFePO4 lithium house bank with Lynx BMS, Quattro inverter/charger, and Cerbo GX monitoring

•     Northern Lights 6kW generator

•     Spectra watermaker

•     New custom carbon bimini with new enclosures (Caribbean Carbon, 2025-26), lightweight and load-bearing

•     Three-cabin, two-head layout with dark blue Ultra Leather upholstery (new 2022)

•     Proven circumnavigator, maintained throughout by a technically sophisticated owner-operator with comprehensive maintenance records

•     U.S. sales tax paid, delivered to her original owner in the United States

•     Striking Awlcraft "Stars and Stripes" blue hull

Information & Features

Engine

Yanmar 4JH110 — single diesel, direct drive, 110 hp. Engine mounts, starter, and exhaust elbow renewed 2024; turbo removed and cleaned, heat exchanger serviced, and fuel/oil filters changed as part of the 2025-26 Trinidad refit. New R.E. Thompson "Stubby Pro" self-aligning shaft seal (2026). Engine hours have been carefully tracked since the 2022 purchase; a precise current reading is available upon request.

Dimensions

LOA: 56 ft 4 in   |   Beam: 15 ft 10 in   |   LWL: 50 ft 5 in   |   Max Draft: 7 ft 3 in   |   Bridge Clearance: 81 ft

Weights

Displacement: 50,200 lb (dry load) |   Ballast: 20,020 lb

Tanks

Fuel: 4 stainless steel tanks, approx. 290 gallons total   |   Fresh Water: 4 stainless steel tanks, approx. 290 gallons total

Accommodations

3 cabins, 2 heads, 3 double berths, 3 single berths

Rig, Sails & Deck

•     Custom tall Selden carbon mast and Selden Park Avenue boom, mast and boom removed, inspected, and repainted black Awlgrip during the 2025-26 Trinidad refit

•     BSI rod standing rigging — majority replaced (and select terminals reheaded) in 2024; wire forestay; goosenecks carbon-reinforced; independently inspected 2025-26

•     Harken roller furlers for headsails; removable Selden single-line furler for the Code 0; top-down furler for the asymmetrical gennaker

•     Carbon spinnaker pole by GMT (Bristol, RI), mounted on the front of the mast on a Harken slide

•     Custom lightweight, load-bearing carbon bimini with new enclosures (2025-26) and lazy jacks for easy mainsail handling

•     Navtec hydraulic boom vang and backstay adjusters, cockpit-led controls (seals renewed 2022 and 2024)

•     Lewmar Mamba steering system; autopilot motor renewed 2023, driven by B&G 5000 autopilot

•     Maxwell RC12 rope/chain windlass, new drive motor 2025; 100 lb Ultra stainless primary anchor with new 3/8" galvanized chain (2022); 45 lb Fortress secondary; 100 lb Luke storm anchor in reserve

Sail Inventory

•     Mainsail: North Sails 3Di, 873 sq ft, fully battened (new 2023)

•     Genoa: North Sails NPL Tour Xi cruising laminate, 120%, 901 sq ft (new 2025)

•     Gennaker: North Sails EFG, top-down Selden furling, 203.5 sq m (new 2025)

•     Code 0: Doyle Sails, 75–125° wind angle range

•     Storm trysail and storm jib

•     Parachute sea anchor and Jordan series drogue — full offshore storm inventory

Power & Electrical Systems

•     4x Victron Smart LiFePO4 lithium batteries, 330Ah each (1,320Ah total), with Victron Lynx battery management system

•     Victron Quattro inverter/charger with Cerbo GX color monitoring panel and full Victron Connect app integration

•     Balmar 250A alternator with Wakespeed regulator wired directly into the Lynx BMS for precision charging

•     Separate AGM start battery banks for engine/generator and for windlass/bow thruster, each with dedicated Victron Orion DC-DC chargers (batteries renewed 2024 and 2026)

•     Northern Lights 6kW generator with quiet underwater exhaust discharge

•     Solbian solar array across the bimini and foredeck, expanded during the 2025-26 refit

•     SilentWind wind generator (renewed 2024), Bluetooth-monitored

•     Watt & Sea hydrogenerator (new 2025), stern-mounted on a removable bracket

•     50-amp shore power with dedicated 240V connection for international/foreign-dock use, added during Australia refit

•     ABYC-compliant lightning protection: masthead lightning rod to external hull grounding plate

Mechanical & Plumbing Systems

•     Kanzaki KM4A-2 transmission; drive plate and fluid renewed

•     4-blade Maxprop, new 2023, Propspeed-coated and re-pitched for improved motoring performance

•     3 Cruisair reverse-cycle air conditioning units (main cabin, forward stateroom, aft stateroom), serviced 2024, capable of 50/60Hz operation for worldwide cruising

•     Spectra watermaker

•     2x Dometic 8940 macerating heads (new 2022), freshwater-flushed

•     Frigiboat keel-cooled refrigeration and freezer with Guardian digital controls, serviced 2024

•     2 main bilge pumps plus 3 automatic pumps in the stern garage, each with high-water alarm

Interior & Accommodations

Kalli's three-cabin, two-head layout is finished with dark blue Ultra Leather upholstery throughout the main cabin, renewed in 2022. Guest cabin cushions received new covers during the 2025-26 Trinidad refit, and window shades were added throughout during the Australia refit for comfort in varied climates.

Recent Refit History

Australia, 2023–24

A comprehensive refit covering the rig, engine, generator, electrical, and cosmetic systems, including: standing rigging replacement with carbon-reinforced goosenecks; new engine mounts, starter, and exhaust hardware; Wakespeed regulator upgrade wired to the Victron BMS; new SilentWind wind generator; new autopilot motor; bottom paint and running gear service; new Starlink installation; new VHF and mast wiring; shore power upgrades for international cruising; and full winch service.

Trinidad, 2025–26

A further round of investment centered on the rig and sail inventory alongside routine mechanical care: new custom carbon bimini with new enclosures; new Solbian solar panels added to the bimini; mast and boom removed, inspected, and repainted; new genoa and asymmetric spinnaker; rigging professionally inspected; engine turbo removed and cleaned with full filter and fluid service; new bottom paint; and carpentry and cosmetic detailing throughout.

2026

New Victron AGM batteries across the bow thruster, windlass, engine, and generator starting banks, and a new R.E. Thompson "Stubby Pro" self-aligning shaft seal.

Broker's Comments

Kalli represents a rare combination in the Hylas 56 market: a genuine circumnavigator with a documented, professionally executed refit history and a performance rig few sisterships can match. Her custom carbon mast and boom, triple-source renewable power system, and largely renewed sail and rigging inventory reflect an owner who has invested continuously and thoughtfully in her readiness for serious offshore passagemaking — not simply cosmetic upkeep. For a buyer seeking a proven, well-sorted bluewater 56-footer ready to cross an ocean rather than a boat that still needs to be prepared for one, Kalli deserves serious consideration.