Hylas 60 Buyer's Guide
Shopping a Hylas 60 on the brokerage market means evaluating a Frers-designed 59-foot performance cruiser built at Queen Long Marine, with interiors by Hot Lab and a construction path that sent cored hull and deck to Atech Composites for SCRIMP infusion before fitting out. The boat's standard Volvo Penta D3 150-horsepower diesel, twin-rudder hull, and optional four-cabin layout make it a recognizable modern bluewater candidate, but the used buyer should focus on the few documented quirks and the build details that separate a good example from a neglected one.
Layouts on the Used Market
The standard accommodation is three cabins and two heads: aft master, forward VIP with island queen, and a port over/under that converts to an office. A four-cabin arrangement splits the aft stateroom into twin-berth rooms. The galley is in-line along the starboard passage, and a rear-facing nav station sits to port at the companionway with walk-in engine-room access. Some early boats, including hull #1, appeared in a bridge-deck configuration with a recessed forward lounge and drop-leaf table.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Significant factory equipment centers on power and sail handling. The boat carries a CZone electrical system, a watermaker, and a 150 hp Volvo with shaft drive. Sail control includes Seldén hydraulic in-mast furling for the main and electric headsail furlers, with a large Antal powered winch centered between the twin helms and four further electric units managing the sheets. A carbon rig was a factory option over the standard aluminum, and a self-tacking staysail could be specified. These are the items that matter most to a buyer.
What to Inspect
The one sailing complaint on record is a Bimini that restricted the tester's view of the mainsail; on a specific boat, roll the awning back and confirm from the helm that the main is fully visible, and check the fabric for UV damage or poor re-stitching Bimini restricted the view of the mainsail. Beyond that, verify the infused Divinycell hull and deck for signs of core separation or poorly repaired impact, since the cored structure was infused off-site before build-out Divinycell-cored hull, deck and bulkheads were instead infused. Confirm the watertight bulkheads—especially the forward crash bulkhead ahead of the VIP—are intact and unbroken, as they are central to the boat's safety case. At a viewing, turn the wheel and feel for notchy or slack response through the Jefa steering gear, and operate the Seldén furlers under load; inspect the dinghy garage behind the drop-down transom for water ingress around the seal.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
- Confirm Bimini rolls back and clears the main
- Sound the cored hull and deck for delamination
- Inspect forward crash bulkhead for damage
- Exercise the steering and Seldén furlers
- Check dinghy garage seal for leaks
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