2016 Hylas 56
“Stella Blue”
Description
Freshwater Kept, Heated Indoor Stored, Original Owner — The Most Lightly Used Hylas 56 On the Water
Stella Blue is an extraordinary example of the Hylas 56 is undoubtably the most lightly used yacht of her kind available today. Offered for sale by her original owner, she has spent her entire life in freshwater, typically commissioned for only three months each year and stored indoors in a heated facility for the remainder of the season.
Each winter, Stella Blue has been stored with the rig removed, protecting the mast, standing rigging, deck hardware, canvas, and exterior finishes from prolonged exposure to the elements. This exceptional ownership and storage history is evident throughout the yacht. Her exterior, interior, machinery spaces, and bilge all present in remarkably immaculate condition, and there is none of the saltwater corrosion commonly found around stainless-steel hardware, electrical connections, machinery, plumbing components, or deck fittings.
Her condition alone places Stella Blue in a category of her own, but it is the underlying design and construction of the Hylas 56 that makes her such a compelling offshore yacht.
The Hylas 56 is a serious bluewater cruising design created to combine offshore strength, dependable systems, secure handling, and refined liveaboard comfort. Her center-cockpit configuration provides a protected working environment on deck while creating space below for a private and exceptionally spacious aft owner’s suite.
The hull is constructed using hand-laid Twaron carbon-aramid fiber and fiberglass laminates with vinylester resin in a solid, uncored composite structure. This robust construction is complemented by a watertight collision bulkhead forward, watertight aft compartments, a solid lead keel, substantial stainless-steel keel bolts, and a partially skegged rudder positioned above the keel plane for added protection in the event of grounding.
On deck, the Hylas 56 is arranged for safe and efficient offshore operation. High stanchions, double lifelines, substantial stainless-steel and teak handrails, wide side decks, and a deep center cockpit provide security for crew moving around the yacht underway. Generous topside storage includes large aft lazarettes, a stern garage, a deep forward sail locker, and divided anchor and deck-gear compartments.
The cutter rig provides a versatile and manageable sail plan well suited to short-handed cruising. Stella Blue is further distinguished by her electric in-mast furling mainsail, roller-furling headsail and staysail, electric primary and secondary winches, and bow thruster. These features make sail handling, docking, and close-quarters maneuvering significantly easier for a cruising couple or limited crew.
Below deck, Stella Blue offers a highly customized three-cabin, two-head arrangement finished in handcrafted teak with raised-panel cabinetry, bamboo cabin soles, generous storage, and nearly seven feet of headroom in the main saloon. The full-length passage galley provides secure bracing on either tack, while the dedicated navigation station creates a practical command center for offshore passagemaking. The center-cockpit layout also allows for a spacious aft owner’s stateroom with centerline queen berth, extensive hanging lockers, and ensuite head.
For a buyer seeking a Hylas 56 without the wear, corrosion, and accumulated deterioration typically associated with a yacht of this age, Stella Blue represents a rare opportunity. Her original-owner provenance, freshwater history, limited seasonal use, heated indoor storage, immaculate condition, and highly desirable cruising specification set her apart from virtually every comparable Hylas 56 on the market.
Key Features:
- Exceptional freshwater provenance — always kept in freshwater and reportedly free from the saltwater corrosion commonly found on comparable yachts
- Remarkably light seasonal use, typically commissioned for only approximately three months each year
- Heated indoor storage during the off-season with the mast and rig removed
- Offered for sale by the original owner
- Immaculately maintained interior, exterior, machinery spaces, and bilge
- Highly desirable shoal-draft configuration
- Powerful Yanmar 110 HP diesel engine with four-blade Max-Prop
- Side-Power SP150TC bow thruster with helm control
- Northern Lights 6kW generator
- Selden electric in-mast furling mainsail
- Roller-furling 135% genoa and staysail
- Electric Antal primary, secondary, and mainsheet winches
- Deep, protected center cockpit designed for secure offshore sailing and short-handed operation
- Whitlock Mamba direct-drive steering system
- Three-cabin, two-head interior arrangement
- Spacious aft owner’s suite with centerline queen berth, custom memory-foam mattress, extensive cabinetry, and ensuite head
- Forward VIP stateroom with centerline island berth and custom memory-foam mattress
- Versatile port guest cabin with pull-out double berth, fixed single berth, bicycle storage, and stainless-steel work surface
- Handcrafted teak interior with raised-panel cabinetry and cedar-lined hanging lockers
- Bamboo cabin sole with teak accent strips
- Full-length offshore galley with Sahara Corian countertops and secure bracing on either tack
- Independent Frigoboat refrigerator and freezer systems
- Force 10 three-burner stove with oven and broiler
- GE Advantium convection microwave and U-Line stainless-steel icemaker
- Dedicated navigation station with dual work surfaces, chart storage, file cabinetry, and swing-out navigator’s seat
- Robust solid, uncored Twaron carbon-aramid reinforced fiberglass hull construction
- Vinylester resin construction with five epoxy barrier coats below the waterline
- Watertight collision bulkhead forward and watertight aft compartments
- Solid lead keel with substantial stainless-steel keel bolts and transverse backing plates
- Partially skegged rudder positioned above the keel plane for grounding protection
- Approximately 414 gallons of fuel capacity in six independent stainless-steel tanks
- Approximately 141 gallons of freshwater capacity in two independent stainless-steel tanks
- Four Lifeline AGM 8D house batteries providing approximately 1,000 amp-hours — replaced Spring 2024
- Mastervolt charging and inverter equipment with dual engine and house-bank alternators
- Isolation transformer for enhanced shore-power protection and international cruising capability
- Two CruiseAir reverse-cycle air-conditioning systems with digital controls
- Extensive topside storage, including large aft lazarettes, stern garage, deep forward sail locker, and divided anchor locker
- Extended stainless-steel pushpit, 32-inch stanchions, double lifelines, and multiple Wichard safety attachment points
- Solid teak cockpit sole, varnished teak cockpit table with built-in cooler, and teak stern seats
- Interlux Ultra antifouling bottom paint — Spring 2025
Dunigan Marine Group is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by David Walters Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Overview
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Interior Accommodations and Layout
INTERIOR ACCOMODATIONS AND LAYOUT
Stella Blue features a highly customized three-cabin, two-head interior finished in handcrafted teak, with raised-panel cabinetry, solid teak doors and trim, and cedar-lined hanging lockers throughout. The interior is complemented by a bamboo cabin sole with teak accent strips, Cameo White removable headliners, stainless steel concealed cabinet hinges, and furniture-grade joinery designed for both offshore durability and refined liveaboard comfort.
The yacht’s layout is centered around a spacious main saloon with an L-shaped dinette to port and a full-length settee to starboard. The raised saloon windows, opening ports, deck hatches, and light-colored headliners provide excellent natural light and ventilation, while teak trim surrounding the ports and teak facing along the interior coachroof create a warm and cohesive interior.
Forward of the saloon, a private passageway leads to the forward guest accommodations. The forward VIP stateroom features a centerline island berth, custom memory-foam mattress, extensive raised-panel cabinetry, and a dressing settee. The adjacent forward head includes a separate stall shower and may be accessed from the forward accommodation area.
Aft of the saloon to port is the versatile third cabin. This space incorporates a pull-out double berth, dedicated folding bicycle storage beneath the berth, additional lockers, and a stainless steel work surface, allowing it to function equally well as a guest cabin, workshop, equipment room, or offshore utility space.
The navigation station is positioned aft of the saloon to port and includes a large outboard-facing desk, a second computer workspace, a swing-out seat, dedicated chart storage, and extensive cabinetry. Opposite the navigation station, the full-length galley runs along the starboard passageway and provides a secure, well-braced working environment underway.
The galley passage leads aft to the private owner’s suite. The aft stateroom features a centerline queen berth with a custom memory-foam mattress, extensive hanging lockers and cabinetry, a starboard dressing settee, and generous natural ventilation through multiple opening ports and an overhead hatch. The ensuite owner’s head includes a separate stall shower and a combination washer/dryer.
Interior Styling and Additional Features
- Three-cabin, two-head interior arrangement with a centerline aft owner’s berth, forward island berth, and convertible portside guest cabin
- Customized teak interior with solid teak doors, trim, handrails, and furniture-grade joinery
- Raised-panel cabinet, locker, and cabin doors throughout the interior
- Cedar-lined hanging lockers
- Bamboo cabin sole with 2-inch-wide bamboo planking and 1/4-inch teak accent strips
- Positive-locking cabin sole panels designed for offshore passage-making
- Epoxy-sealed subflooring and interior end grains for improved moisture protection
- Cameo White removable headliners throughout
- Teak facing along the interior coachroof in the main saloon, navigation station, galley, and aft stateroom
- Teak trim surrounding the fixed and opening ports
- Admiral HP2556 Ultraleather upholstery in the main saloon, navigation seat, forward cabin settee, and aft cabin settee
- Custom memory-foam mattresses in the forward and aft staterooms
- Stainless steel concealed hinges on raised-panel cabinets and hanging lockers
- Corian countertops with molded, rounded fiddles in the galley and heads
- Solid teak interior handrails positioned throughout the accommodation spaces for secure movement underway
- Manship stainless steel overhead hatches and opening ports
- Teak-framed hatch screens in the accommodation spaces and an OceanAir hatch screen in the aft stateroom
- Imtra LED overhead lighting
- Dimmable LED lighting in the main saloon and staterooms
- Red Cantalupi courtesy footlights
- Caframo two-speed fans throughout the interior
- Overhead padeyes provided for the primary berths and saloon sea berths
- Television mounting locations in the main saloon and owner’s stateroom, with CAT5 and HDMI cabling
MAIN SALOON
The main saloon is arranged with a large L-shaped dinette to port and a full-length settee to starboard, creating a comfortable central gathering area with excellent seating, storage, and natural light. The solid teak dinette table may be reduced in size with its removable leaf and lowered to convert the port seating area into an additional double berth.
The starboard settee incorporates a pull-out extension for use as a wider sea berth while underway. Overhead padeyes and retractable support bars are fitted along the port and starboard settees to support offshore sleeping arrangements and lee-cloth systems.
Raised-panel teak cabinetry, teak-trimmed ports, Cameo White headliners, and Admiral Ultraleather upholstery create a warm, traditional interior with a clean and contemporary finish. Fixed hull ports, opening ports, and overhead deck hatches provide abundant natural light and ventilation.
Main Saloon Features
- L-shaped settee to port surrounding a solid teak dinette table
- Dinette table with removable leaf for a reduced table configuration
- Dinette lowers to convert the port seating area into a double berth
- Full-length settee to starboard with approximately 9-inch pull-out extension for use as a sea berth
- Admiral HP2556 Ultraleather upholstery
- Raised-panel teak cabinetry throughout
- Two raised-panel cabinets with shelves and fiddles above the port settee
- Raised-panel cabinet aft above the starboard settee
- Forward starboard cabinet configured as a dedicated liquor locker
- Extensive storage beneath the port and starboard settees
- Additional slide-out saloon seat with integrated storage
- Teak trim surrounding the fixed and opening ports
- Teak facing along the interior coachroof
- Solid teak overhead handrails for secure movement underway
- Overhead padeyes positioned outboard of the port and starboard settees
- Retractable support bars fitted above the port and starboard settees for offshore berth arrangements
- Bamboo cabin sole with teak accent strips
- Cameo White removable headliner
- Approximately 7 feet of maximum headroom
- Fixed stainless steel hull ports providing natural light and outward visibility
- Two Manship stainless steel overhead deck hatches with teak-trimmed screens
- Two Caframo two-speed fans
- Samsung TV mounted on the forward bulkhead
- Two reading lights on the forward bulkhead
- LED overhead lighting
- Dimmable interior lighting
- Red courtesy footlights
MASTER STATEROOM
The private aft owner’s stateroom is arranged around a centerline queen berth with a custom two-piece memory-foam mattress. The berth is flanked by extensive raised-panel teak cabinetry and hanging lockers, providing excellent storage for extended cruising and liveaboard use.
Three raised-panel hanging lockers are positioned along the port side. To starboard, two additional hanging lockers incorporate removable shelves and fiddles, allowing the spaces to be configured for either folded clothing or full-length hanging storage. A smaller settee is positioned beneath the starboard-side cabinetry and provides a convenient dressing seat with additional storage access behind it.
Additional storage is provided beneath the berth through two raised-panel lockers with internal partitions and removable shelving. A further hanging locker is positioned on the forward bulkhead, while a raised-panel cabinet with shelf and fiddle is located between the starboard hanging lockers and the berth.
Multiple opening ports, fixed hull ports, and a large overhead hatch provide excellent natural light and cross ventilation. Teak trim surrounds the opening ports, while the Cameo White headliner and bamboo cabin sole maintain the bright, refined finish found throughout the yacht.
Master Stateroom Features
- Centerline queen berth
- Custom two-piece memory-foam mattress
- Two raised-panel storage lockers beneath the berth, partitioned with removable shelves and fiddles
- Three raised-panel hanging lockers to port
- Two raised-panel hanging lockers to starboard with removable shelves and fiddles
- Forward bulkhead hanging locker
- Raised-panel cabinet with shelf and fiddle adjacent to the berth
- Cedar-lined hanging lockers
- Starboard dressing settee upholstered in Admiral HP2556 Ultraleather
- Storage access behind the starboard settee
- Bookshelves positioned aft of the berth
- Built-in safe located in the aft cabin hanging locker
- Two LED reading lights positioned aft of the berth
- LED overhead lighting
- Cameo White removable headliner
- Bamboo cabin sole with teak accent strips
- Teak trim surrounding the opening ports
- Large overhead hatch with OceanAir screen
- Two opening ports positioned aft of the berth
- Additional opening ports to port and starboard
- Raised-panel teak door leading to the aft head
- Samsung TV mounted on the forward bulkhead with CAT5 and HDMI cabling
Master Head
The ensuite master head is accessed directly from the aft owner’s stateroom and features a dedicated separate shower stall with a Lexan door. The compartment is finished with raised-panel teak cabinetry, a molded under-counter sink, Platinum Corian surfaces with rounded fiddles, and a durable non-skid sole.
A Jabsco electric freshwater-flush toilet is connected to a dedicated holding tank equipped with a tank monitor and electric macerator. The Splendide combination washer/dryer is installed within the shower-stall locker, keeping the appliance conveniently accessible while preserving the primary accommodation spaces.
Master Head Features
- Ensuite access from the aft owner’s stateroom
- Separate shower stall with Lexan door
- Splendide 2000 combination washer/dryer installed in the shower-stall locker
- Jabsco electric freshwater-flush toilet with 17-inch bowl
- Dedicated holding tank with tank monitor
- Electric macerator pump
- Platinum Corian countertop
- Platinum Corian rounded fiddles with smooth upper and lower edges
- Molded under-counter sink
- Raised-panel teak cabinetry and entry door
- Mirrored storage cabinets
- Full-length mirror mounted on the inside of the head door
- Two towel racks
- Opening portlight for natural ventilation
- White Caframo two-speed fan
- LED overhead lighting
- Non-skid sole
VIP STATEROOM
The forward VIP stateroom is arranged around a centerline island berth with a custom two-piece memory-foam mattress. The berth is designed with lift-up access at the forward base, supported by heavy-duty hydraulic assists, providing access to the storage compartments and the pre-plumbed area intended for watermaker membranes.
Raised-panel teak cabinetry is fitted throughout the cabin, including four overhead cabinets positioned to port and starboard above the berth, each with an internal shelf and fiddle. Additional storage is provided through two locker doors at the base of the berth and a full-height hanging locker to starboard.
A compact dressing settee is positioned adjacent to the starboard hanging locker and upholstered in Admiral HP2556 Ultraleather. Rounded berth-side shelves with raised fiddles provide convenient bedside storage while maintaining safe, snag-free edges for use underway.
VIP Stateroom Features
- Centerline island berth
- Custom two-piece memory-foam mattress
- Lift-up berth base with two heavy-duty hydraulic assists
- Access beneath the berth for storage and watermaker membrane installation
- Two locker doors at the forward base of the berth
- Four raised-panel overhead cabinets above the berth, each with shelf and fiddle
- Raised-panel hanging locker to starboard
- Starboard dressing settee upholstered in Admiral HP2556 Ultraleather
- Rounded bedside shelves with raised fiddles
- Cedar-lined hanging locker
- Bamboo cabin sole with teak accent strips
- Cameo White removable headliner
- Teak-framed overhead hatch screen
- Two raised-panel teak cabin doors
- LED overhead lighting
- Reading lights
- Caframo ventilation fan
- Bow-thruster power switch located beneath the portside locker
VIP Head
The forward VIP head is positioned adjacent to the forward stateroom and is finished with raised-panel teak cabinetry, Platinum Corian surfaces, a molded under-counter sink, and a durable non-skid sole. A separate shower stall with a Lexan door keeps the remainder of the compartment dry and provides a practical arrangement for extended cruising.
The Jabsco electric freshwater-flush toilet is connected to a dedicated holding tank with a tank monitor and electric macerator. An opening port, overhead lighting, and a Caframo fan provide ventilation and illumination.
VIP Head Features
- Access from the forward accommodation area
- Separate shower stall with Lexan door
- Jabsco electric freshwater-flush toilet with 17-inch bowl
- Dedicated holding tank with tank monitor
- Electric macerator pump
- Platinum Corian countertop
- Platinum Corian rounded fiddles with smooth upper and lower edges
- Molded under-counter sink
- Raised-panel teak cabinetry
- Two raised-panel teak doors
- Mirrored storage cabinets
- Full-length mirror mounted on the inside of the head door
- Two towel racks
- Wet locker
- Opening portlight
- Teak-framed overhead hatch screen
- White Caframo two-speed fan
- LED overhead lighting
- Non-skid sole
GUEST CABIN (PORT)
The portside guest cabin is a highly versatile space designed to function as a private double cabin, offshore crew berth, equipment room, or workshop. The primary berth pulls out to create a double and is hinged along the outboard side to provide access to substantial storage below.
The under-berth area was specifically configured to accommodate two bicycles, with hydraulic lift assists supporting the berth platform. Additional lockers beneath the berth, including hinged drop-down compartments, provide excellent storage for cruising gear, tools, and spares.
A fixed single berth is positioned along the forward bulkhead, allowing the cabin to serve as a twin-berth crew cabin when required. A stainless steel work surface beneath the pull-out berth further increases the cabin’s utility for maintenance and passagemaking.
Port Guest Cabin Features
- Pull-out double berth hinged along the outboard side
- Storage beneath the double berth sized to accommodate two bicycles
- Two hydraulic lift assists for access beneath the berth
- Raised-panel storage lockers beneath the double berth
- Two hinged drop-down lockers below the primary storage compartments
- Fixed single berth along the forward bulkhead
- Single hanging locker positioned beneath the double berth at the forward bulkhead
- Outboard storage lockers above the double berth
- Stainless steel work surface extending from the forward bulkhead to the hanging locker
- Dedicated cat-litter locker approximately 15 inches high with removable grating
- Two opening portlights above the double berth
- Teak-framed overhead hatch screen
- Bamboo cabin sole with teak accent strips
- Cameo White removable headliner
- LED overhead lighting
- LED reading lights
- Caframo ventilation fans
- Teak-veneered pocket door
GALLEY
The full-length galley is arranged along the starboard passageway between the main saloon and aft owner’s stateroom. At more than 10 feet in length, the passage-style layout provides substantial countertop space, deep storage, and secure bracing on either tack, making it especially well suited for offshore meal preparation.
The galley is finished with Sahara Corian countertops and fully molded rounded fiddles. Raised-panel teak cabinetry extends along the outboard side, while additional lockers, drawers, and appliance spaces provide organized storage for provisions, cookware, galleyware, and small appliances.
Refrigeration is provided by separate Frigoboat refrigerator and freezer systems. Both compartments are top- and front-loading and are fitted with independent compressors and dedicated drain pumps. A Force 10 three-burner propane stove with oven and broiler is positioned aft of the refrigeration compartments, while a GE Advantium stainless-steel convection microwave is mounted above the countertop.
The inboard galley section incorporates a double stainless-steel sink, a dedicated espresso locker, additional raised-panel cabinetry, and a stainless U-Line icemaker. Opening ports above the galley provide natural ventilation and additional light.
Galley Features
- Full-length passage galley extending more than 10 feet between the main saloon and aft stateroom
- Offshore-oriented layout providing secure bracing on either tack
- Sahara Corian countertops with molded rounded fiddles
- Raised-panel teak cabinetry throughout
- Five primary raised-panel cabinets extending from the countertop toward the deckhead
- Multiple drawers and lower storage lockers
- Full-length raised-panel cabinet aft of the stove
- Additional raised-panel cabinets leading aft toward the owner’s stateroom and inboard toward the navigation station
- Force 10 three-burner propane stove with oven and broiler
- Stainless-steel backsplash and removable countertop covers over the stove
- GE PSA9120SFSS Advantium convection microwave oven with stainless-steel front
- Independent Frigoboat refrigerator and freezer systems
- Separate Danfoss compressors for the refrigerator and freezer
- Top- and front-loading refrigerator and freezer access
- Dedicated electric drain pumps for the refrigeration compartments
- Broan trash compactor beneath the countertop
- Stainless U-Line icemaker
- Equal double-basin brushed stainless-steel sink
- Two Corian sink covers
- Dedicated espresso-appliance locker aft of the sink
- Manual freshwater foot pump
- Manual saltwater foot pump
- 120V AC outlet above the forward end of the countertop
- Opening cockpit port above the sink
- Teak trim surrounding the opening port
- LED task lighting beneath the cockpit structure above the countertop
- LED overhead lighting in the galley passageway
- Cameo White removable headliner
- Bamboo cabin sole with teak accent strips
- Raised-panel teak door separating the galley from the aft stateroom
- Dedicated access doors to the engine room and generator compartment
Navigation and Electronics
NAVIGATION STATION
The navigation station is positioned aft of the main saloon to port and is arranged as a dedicated command and working area for passagemaking, vessel systems monitoring, chartwork, and onboard computer use.
The primary outboard-facing navigation desk incorporates a bi-fold desktop designed to accommodate a laptop computer while preserving usable chart and writing space. A second desk is mounted aft along the bulkhead, creating an additional dedicated computer or communications workspace.
A swing-out navigator’s seat is integrated beneath the navigation station and may be secured out of the passageway when not in use. The electrical-panel cabinet is cut away beneath the desk to allow charts to slide into dedicated storage without interfering with the seating or passage.
Raised-panel teak cabinetry and drawers provide organized storage for navigational materials, documents, files, and onboard equipment. Teak trim above the navigation station and the bamboo cabin sole maintain the same finish and joinery found throughout the yacht.
Navigation Station Features
- Outboard-facing navigation desk with bi-fold desktop
- Dedicated laptop-computer workspace
- Secondary desk mounted aft along the bulkhead
- Bi-fold desktop on the secondary computer desk
- Swing-out navigator’s seat beneath the navigation station
- Cutaway beneath the circuit-breaker cabinet for chart storage
- Two raised-panel drawers beneath the desk
- Raised-panel file cabinet positioned inboard along the passageway
- Large raised-panel cabinet beneath the cockpit structure
- Teak facing above the navigation station
- Bamboo cabin sole with teak accent strips
- 240V AC outlet at the outboard-facing navigation desk
- Dedicated space for vessel electrical and systems panels
- Hinged or removable access to wiring and system components
- LED overhead lighting
ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Stella Blue was built with an integrated navigation and vessel-control system centered around the Whitlock Mamba steering arrangement and a dedicated autopilot drive. Instrumentation includes Raymarine sailing displays for wind, depth, and speed information, with vessel systems and electrical equipment distributed between the helm and navigation station.
The yacht was also prepared for extended offshore communications through the installation of an SSB grounding plate. Navigation, communication, and control components should be reviewed against the yacht’s current equipment inventory, as the owner-supplied build documents do not identify the complete installed electronics package or any subsequent upgrades.
Electronic Systems and Navigation Equipment
- Raymarine i70 multifunction sailing instruments
- Wind-speed and direction display
- Depth sounder
- Speed and log instrumentation
- Autopilot configured for the Whitlock Mamba steering system
- Dedicated autopilot drive connected to the direct-linkage steering arrangement
- Ritchie 5-inch compass at the helm
- SSB grounding plate installed for offshore communications equipment
- Aqua Signal navigation lights
- Masthead anchor light
- Tricolor navigation light
- Steaming light
- Foredeck light
- Electrical and instrument wiring routed to the navigation station with labeled system access
- Raymarine autopilot and computer
- Raymarine 4kW HD digital color radar mounted on the mast
- Raymarine wind transducer
- Raymarine transducers for speed and depth
- Raymarine AIS transceiver
- SiriusXM satellite radio antennas
- WAAS GPS sensor
Helm & Cockpit
- Raymarine Axiom 2 Pro S 12” chartplotter at the helm (2025)
- Raymarine i70 MFD displays above the companionway (Wind, Speed, Depth)
- Raymarine autopilot control head at the helm
- Two Sirius Galaxy SRA-40 antennas
- iCOM VHF command mic at the pedestal
Navigation Station
- Raymarine Axiom 2 Pro RVM chartplotter (2025)
- Fusion stereo control head with Bluetooth, Sirius XM radio, AM/FM, and Pandora integrated into the yachts multi-zone stereo speaker system
- iCOM VHF Marine IC-M506 radio with AIS, and command mic
Construction and Key Features of the Hull and Deck
HULL
Stella Blue was constructed with a solid, hand-laid Twaron carbon-aramid reinforced fiberglass hull using alternating FRP laminates, vinylester resin, and isophthalic gelcoat. The hull is uncored, providing a robust monolithic structure engineered for offshore strength, stiffness, and long-term resistance to moisture intrusion.
Below the waterline, the hull was protected with five epoxy barrier coats as part of the original construction specification. The yacht is configured with the desirable shoal-draft keel, providing improved access to shallower cruising grounds while retaining the displacement, stability, and offshore capability associated with the Hylas 56 platform.
The keel is solid lead and secured with substantial stainless-steel keel bolts and transverse backing plates. A partially skegged rudder provides additional structural support and protection, with the bottom of the rudder positioned above the keel plane to reduce the risk of damage in a grounding.
Watertight structural divisions are incorporated at both ends of the yacht. A collision bulkhead is positioned forward of the forward cabin with independent overboard drainage, while watertight sections across the aft lazarettes and stern locker improve protection in the event of hull damage or flooding.
Hull Features
- Solid, hand-laid Twaron carbon-aramid fiber reinforced fiberglass hull
- Uncored monolithic hull construction
- Vinylester resin construction
- Isophthalic exterior gelcoat
- Five epoxy barrier coats below the waterline
- Two coats of Interlux Ultra antifouling bottom paint – Spring 2025
- Shoal-draft keel configuration
- Solid lead keel
- 35 mm stainless-steel keel bolts
- Transverse-mounted 8 mm keel-bolt backing plates
- Partially skegged rudder for added strength and protection
- Rudder plane positioned above the keel plane for grounding protection
- Watertight collision bulkhead forward of the forward cabin
- Independent overboard drainage from the forward collision compartment
- Watertight aft sections across the stern locker and port and starboard lazarettes
- White hull
- Teak rub rail with solid stainless-steel striker plate
- Unvarnished teak cap rail
- Stainless-steel protective bow and stern plates
DECK
Stella Blue’s deck is constructed with solid fiberglass reinforcement in all high-load and hardware-mounting areas, including cleats, winches, stanchion bases, chainplates, and deck fittings. The deck is finished with molded beige non-skid and incorporates stainless-steel handrails to provide secure movement throughout the yacht.
The deck layout is configured for offshore passagemaking and efficient sail handling. The pushpit extends forward to the midship boarding gates, creating a continuous stainless-steel safety rail along the aft portion of the yacht. High stanchions, double lifelines, multiple jackline padeyes, and dedicated attachment points for the tender further support safe operations underway.
Stowage is a particular strength of the Hylas 56 platform. Stella Blue includes deep port and starboard aft lazarettes, a large stern garage, a substantial step-down sail locker forward, and a divided anchor locker with separate storage for ground tackle, fenders, and dock lines.
Deck Features
- Simpson S300 stainless-steel electric davits (300kg capacity)
- Solid fiberglass reinforcement in all deck hardware and high-load areas
- Molded beige non-skid deck finish
- Teak cap rail
- Teak rub rail with stainless-steel striker plate
- Extended stainless-steel pushpit running forward to the midship boarding gates
- 32-inch-high stainless-steel stanchions
- Double lifelines
- Stainless-steel deck handrails
- Stainless-steel handrails on the foredeck coachroof and aft coachroof
- Stainless-steel companionway handrails
- Side boarding ladder with mounting hardware for both port and starboard sides
- Low-profile Manship 316 stainless-steel deck hatches
- Manship stainless-steel opening ports throughout
- Four stainless-steel cowl vents
- Forward and aft dorade vent arrangements
- Halyard bales integrated with the forward dorade structures
- Circular stern seats with teak seating surfaces
- Life-raft rack centered on the stern pushpit
- Stern pushpit gate with double-wire closure
- Freshwater hot-and-cold shower at the stern platform
- Folding stainless-steel swim ladder
- Stainless-steel protective stern plate
- Compressor platform beneath the portside stern steps
- 220V wiring provision for the compressor platform
- Inner forestay chainplate
- Stainless-steel stem fitting with split bow roller
- Stainless-steel bow striker plates
- Two pairs of 12-inch stainless-steel bow cleats
- Two pairs of 12-inch stainless-steel midship cleats
- One pair of 12-inch stainless-steel stern cleats
- Four Wichard cockpit padeyes
- Four Wichard jackline padeyes on the main deck
- Five Wichard tender-securing padeyes positioned around the foredeck and windlass area
- Two blocks mounted outboard on the coachroof abeam of the mast
Topside Storage
- Large port and starboard aft lazarettes with dual Bailey latches for a watertight seal
- Stern garage with dedicated Rule 2000 GPH automatic bilge pump
- Manual stern-garage bilge-pump override located in the cockpit
- Large step-down sail locker approximately 5 feet deep and 4 feet long
- Divided anchor locker
- Dedicated propane locker for two tanks
- Separate storage compartment for fenders and dock lines
- Dedicated chain storage
- Deck lockers designed with drainage and secure offshore latching
Hatches & Portholes
- (6) Low profile Manship stainless steel deck hatches with smoked acrylic lenses
- (14) Manship stainless steel opening portlights
- (2) Manship stainless steel fixed portholes in the main salon. Delivers an incredible amount of natural light and beautiful seascape views from the interior.
Anchoring & Ground Tackle
- Ultra UA35-77 stainless steel primary anchor
- 250’ Primary anchor chain (2021)
- Spade X160 77 lb stainless steel secondary anchor
- 50’ Secondary chain and 300’ rode
- Maxwell VWC2500 vertical windlass
- Bow controls and cockpit controls for the anchor windlass
- Stainless steel fairleads integrated into the toe rail
- Assortment of dock lines and fenders
- Stainless steel dual bow roller
- Stainless steel striker plate on deck and stainless steel stem fitting to protect the bow and hull
- (10) 12” Stainless steel deck cleats with backing plates
- Two pair at the bow
- Two pair midship
- One pair aft
COCKPIT
Stella Blue’s deep center cockpit is designed for secure offshore sailing, efficient short-handed sail handling, and comfortable outdoor living. The arrangement provides substantial protection for the helmsman and crew, while keeping the primary steering, engine, bow-thruster, windlass, furling, and electric winch controls within easy reach.
The cockpit is finished with a solid teak sole and teak surfaces beneath the seating cushions. A varnished solid-teak cockpit table incorporates an insulated cooler and teak drink holders, creating a practical dining and entertaining space while also providing a secure central handhold underway.
Electric primary, secondary, and mainsheet winch controls are positioned inside the cockpit immediately forward of the winches, allowing sail trim to be managed from within the protected seating area. Four Wichard padeyes provide dedicated attachment points for safety harnesses, while the extended stainless-steel pushpit and integrated stern seats enhance security and comfort at the aft end of the yacht.
Cockpit Features
- Deep, protected center-cockpit configuration
- Solid teak cockpit sole
- Solid teak surfaces beneath the cockpit cushions
- Cockpit cushions
- Varnished solid-teak cockpit table
- Built-in insulated cooler within the cockpit table
- Integrated teak drink holders
- Whitlock Royale steering pedestal
- Whitlock Mamba direct-drive steering system
- Ritchie 5-inch magnetic compass
- Morse single-lever throttle and gear control
- Yanmar engine control panel with audible and visual alarms
- Side-Power SP150TC bow-thruster control at the helm
- Remote cockpit control for the Maxwell-Nilsson anchor windlass
- Controls for the Selden electric in-mast furling mainsail
- Two Antal electric primary winches
- Two Antal electric secondary winches
- Antal electric mainsheet winch
- Electric winch switches positioned inside the cockpit immediately forward of the primary winches
- Four Wichard safety-harness padeyes, with two positioned to port and two to starboard
- Opening cockpit port above the galley sink
- Opening cockpit port above the navigation-station area
- Manual override for the primary bilge-pump system
- Manual override for the stern-garage bilge pump
- Extended stainless-steel pushpit running forward to the midship boarding gates
- Circular stern seats with teak seating surfaces
- Hot-and-cold freshwater shower at the stern platform
MAST AND RIGGING
Stella Blue is equipped with a Selden anodized-aluminum, triple-spreader mast configured with electric in-mast furling. The rig is designed for short-handed operation, with roller furling systems fitted to both the headsail and staysail and electric winch support available from the protected center cockpit.
The standing rigging utilizes high quality Hasselford wire and Sta-Lok mechanical terminals. Forward and aft lower shrouds are secured to individual chainplates, while the discontinuous rigging arrangement supports efficient load distribution throughout the mast and hull structure.
The rig also includes dedicated primary and secondary halyards for both the mainsail and genoa, along with a spinnaker halyard, tack line, and sheets for downwind sail handling.
Mast and Rigging Features
- Selden anodized-aluminum mast
- Triple-spreader rig configuration
- Electric in-mast furling mainsail system
- Selden internal boom-preventer system
- Selden Rodkicker boom vang
- Furlex 400-series roller-furling headstay
- Furlex 400-series roller-furling staysail stay
- Hasselford stainless-steel standing rigging
- Sta-Lok mechanical standing-rigging terminals
- No swaged terminals at deck level
- Discontinuous standing-rigging arrangement
- Forward and aft lower shrouds
- Individual chainplates for lower shrouds
- Inner forestay chainplate
- Primary and secondary mainsail halyards
- Primary and secondary genoa halyards
- Spinnaker halyard with swivel block
- Dedicated spinnaker tack line
- Two spinnaker sheets
- Halyard bales incorporated into the forward dorade structures
- Two turning blocks mounted outboard on the coachroof abeam of the mast
- Electric winch support for primary, secondary, and mainsheet sail-control functions
SAILS AND WINCHES
Stella Blue is equipped with a Doyle sail inventory designed around the yacht’s cutter rig and short-handed offshore sailing configuration. The sail plan includes an electric in-mast furling mainsail, a roller-furling 135% genoa, a roller-furling staysail and APC spinnaker with dousing sleeve.
Sail handling is supported by a comprehensive Antal winch package. Electric primary, secondary, and mainsheet winches allow the principal sail-control functions to be managed from the protected center cockpit, while dedicated halyard and cockpit winches support reefing, furling, and downwind sail handling.
Sail Inventory
- Doyle roller-furling mainsail
- Doyle 135% roller-furling genoa
- Doyle roller-furling staysail
- Doyle APC spinnaker with dousing sleeve
- Spinnaker halyard with swivel block
- Dedicated spinnaker tack line
- Two spinnaker sheets
Winches and Sail-Handling Equipment
- Winches
- Two electric Antal CST W66 primary winches
- Two electric Antal CST W52 secondary winches
- Electric Antal CST 48 electric mainsheet winch
- Antal CST 48 cockpit winch
- Two Antal CST 48 halyard winches on the mast
- Harken 100 mm stand-up staysail blocks
- Furlex 400-series genoa furling system
- Furlex 400-series staysail furling system
- Selden electric in-mast mainsail furling system
- Primary and secondary mainsail halyards
- Primary and secondary genoa halyards
- Two coachroof turning blocks mounted abeam of the mast
Ship Systems
ENGINE AND MECHANICAL
Stella Blue is powered by a Yanmar 4JH-series 110 HP turbocharged diesel engine coupled to a four-blade Max-Prop. The engine installation incorporates dual alternators, redundant fuel filtration, an auxiliary electric fuel-transfer and polishing pump, and an integrated oil-change system to support dependable offshore operation and simplified maintenance.
The engine is controlled from the cockpit through a Morse single-lever throttle and shift control with a complete engine alarm panel. A Whitlock Mamba direct-drive steering system provides a solid mechanical linkage between the helm and steering quadrant, while the autopilot drive is configured specifically for the Mamba steering arrangement.
Auxiliary power is supplied by a Northern Lights 6kW generator. Two CruiseAir reverse-cycle air-conditioning systems provide heating and cooling throughout the yacht, with independent 16,000 BTU and 12,000 BTU compressor units and digital controls.
Engine and Mechanical Features
- Yanmar 4JH-series 110 HP four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine (982 hours)
- Four-blade Max-Prop
- Morse single-lever throttle and gear control
- Cockpit-mounted engine control panel with audible and visual alarms
- Yanmar 100-amp engine alternator
- Mastervolt 140-amp house-bank alternator
- Dual Max-Turbine Racor fuel-filter and water-separation system
- Independent filter-selection and bypass capability
- Inline auxiliary electric fuel pump
- Fuel-transfer, filtration, and polishing capability
- Auxiliary pump arrangement designed to eliminate manual engine bleeding following a dry fuel tank
- Built-in engine oil-change pump
- Fire-retardant engine-room sound insulation
- Northern Lights 6kW generator
- Generator compartment accessible from the galley passageway
- CruiseAir reverse-cycle air conditioning and heat
- Separate 16,000 BTU and 12,000 BTU compressor units
- Digital air-conditioning controls
- Side-Power SP150TC bow thruster
- Whitlock Mamba direct-drive steering system
- Autopilot drive configured for the Mamba steering system
- Isolation transformer
- Fireboy fixed fire-suppression system with manual override controls at the helm and cockpit
- Pre-plumbed and pre-wired installation provision for a watermaker
- Watermaker plumbing manifold connected to each freshwater tank
- Dedicated overboard brine-discharge plumbing
- DC electrical provision for the watermaker
PLUMBING AND TANKAGE
Stella Blue was designed with substantial stainless-steel fuel and freshwater capacity for extended offshore cruising. The tankage is divided among multiple independent tanks, allowing the crew to manage weight distribution, isolate individual tanks, and retain redundancy in the event of contamination or service requirements.
All fuel and freshwater tanks are constructed of 316 stainless steel and are fitted with threaded inspection ports, dipsticks, and larger access plates for interior inspection and cleaning. Fuel and water levels are monitored through WEMA gauges.
The freshwater system incorporates two independent Shurflo Aqua King pressure pumps, providing redundancy for the domestic water supply. A third manually operated freshwater foot pump is installed at the galley, along with a manual saltwater pump. Hot water is supplied by an Isotherm water heater heated through either the engine coolant circuit or AC electrical power.
Each head is connected to an independent holding tank. The sanitation system incorporates Jabsco electric freshwater-flush toilets, tank monitors, macerator pumps, and Sealand odor-resistant sanitation hose.
Plumbing and Tankage Features
- Approximately 414 gallons of total fuel capacity
- Six independent 316 stainless-steel fuel tanks
- Approximately 141 gallons of total freshwater capacity
- Two independent 316 stainless-steel freshwater tanks
- Two independent holding tanks, with one dedicated to each head
- All fuel and freshwater tanks fitted with threaded inspection ports
- Dipsticks provided for manual verification of tank levels
- Large inspection plates for interior tank access and cleaning
- WEMA fuel and freshwater tank gauges
- Fuel and freshwater manifolds
- Two independent Shurflo Aqua King 5 GPM self-priming freshwater pressure pumps
- Manual freshwater foot pump at the galley
- Isotherm 12-gallon water heater
- Water heater supplied by AC electrical power or engine coolant
- Two Jabsco Deluxe Flush electric freshwater toilets
- Dedicated holding-tank monitor for each sanitation system
- Electric macerator pumps
- Sealand odor-resistant head and holding-tank hoses
- Groco bronze through-hull fittings
- Bonded seacocks and through-hulls
- Freshwater and saltwater washdown system at the bow
- Hot-and-cold freshwater shower at the stern platform
- Two independent automatic bilge-pump systems
- Rule 3700 GPH primary bilge pump
- Rule 2000 GPH secondary bilge pump
- Cockpit manual override for the primary bilge-pump system
- Dedicated Rule 2000 GPH automatic bilge pump in the stern garage
- Cockpit manual override for the stern-garage bilge pump
- Watermaker installation pre-plumbed and pre-wired
- Watermaker manifold routed to each freshwater tank
- Dedicated overboard brine-discharge plumbing
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Stella Blue was built with a 12V DC and 120/240V AC electrical system configured for extended cruising, and onboard redundancy. All interior wiring is tinned, and the yacht incorporates an isolation transformer, dedicated starting and auxiliary battery banks, high-capacity charging equipment, and separate alternators for engine and house-bank charging.
The house bank is comprised of four Lifeline AGM 8D batteries providing approximately 1,000 amp-hours of capacity. Separate AGM batteries are dedicated to engine starting and the combined bow-thruster and windlass systems. Battery banks are secured in dedicated boxes and isolated through a reverse-isolation switching arrangement.
AC charging and inverter functions are supported by Mastervolt equipment, while the main engine is fitted with independent engine and house-bank alternators. Electrical distribution and system access are concentrated at the navigation station, with labeled wiring and accessible breaker and instrument panels.
Electrical System Features
- 12V DC and 120/240V AC electrical systems
- Tinned electrical wiring throughout the interior
- Four Lifeline AGM 8D house batteries (New Spring 2024)
- Approximately 1,000 amp-hours of total house-bank capacity
- Dedicated Lifeline AGM battery for the bow thruster and anchor windlass
- Dedicated 150-amp Lifeline AGM engine-starting battery
- All batteries secured in dedicated battery boxes
- Integrated battery-isolation system
- Reverse-isolation switching capability
- Yanmar 100-amp engine alternator
- Mastervolt 140-amp house-bank alternator
- Mastervolt 80-amp battery charger
- Mastervolt Mass Combi 2000-watt inverter and 100-amp battery charger
- Magnum Energy charger/inverter control head and monitoring system
- Xantrex battery monitor
- Isolation transformer
- DEI Marine Max 50-amp galvanic isolator
- Marinco 50-amp, 125/250V shore-power connection
- 220V wiring provision beneath the portside stern steps
- Dedicated DC electrical provision for a watermaker
- Aqua Signal navigation-lighting system
- Masthead anchor light
- Tricolor navigation light
- Steaming light
- Foredeck light
- Imtra LED overhead lighting
- LED reading lights throughout the accommodation spaces
- Imtra dimmers for saloon and stateroom lighting
- Six Cantalupi red courtesy footlights
- Labeled electrical wiring and system components
- Accessible circuit-breaker and instrument panels at the navigation station
AUDIO/VISUAL AND ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT
- Samsung TV mounted on the forward bulkhead of the main saloon
- Samsung TV mounted in the aft owner’s stateroom
- CAT5 cabling routed to the television locations
- HDMI cabling routed to the television locations
- Dedicated electrical wiring for the television installations
- Zoned Fusion stereo speakers
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Stella Blue incorporates several structural and systems-based safety features intended for offshore passagemaking. These include a watertight collision bulkhead forward, watertight aft compartments, high-capacity bilge pumping systems, a fixed engine-room fire-suppression system, and multiple deck and cockpit attachment points for safety harnesses and jacklines.
The yacht’s extended stern rail, high stanchions, double lifelines, and dedicated life-raft mounting location further support secure movement and emergency preparedness while underway.
Safety Equipment and Systems
- Watertight collision bulkhead forward of the forward cabin
- Independent overboard drainage from the forward collision compartment
- Watertight sections across the aft lazarettes and stern locker
- Fireboy fixed engine-room fire-suppression system
- Manual fire-system override controls at the helm and cockpit
- Cockpit manual override for the stern-garage bilge pump
- Four Wichard safety-harness padeyes in the cockpit
- Four Wichard jackline attachment points on the main deck
- Dedicated life-raft rack centered on the stern pushpit
- Winslow 6-man liferaft
- Dan Buoy
- Lifesling 3 overboard rescue system
- U-Shaped throwable device
TENDER
- Brig F360S tender (2016)
- 20 HP Honda 4-stroke outboard with electric start (2016)
- Simpson electric davits with underbelly straps for the tender
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The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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