2020 Hylas H57 | 60ft

NO RETREAT is hull #2 of the Hylas 57, designed by Bill Dixon and built by Queen Long Marine, a family-owned, third-generation shipyard that has been building Hylas Yachts for over 40 years. She represents the modern evolution of the bluewater center-cockpit cruiser: a vacuum-infused composite hull with twin rudders, bow and stern watertight bulkheads, and a Jefa torque-tube steering system that links the rudders and providing superior redundancy. A shoal-draft lead keel, a powerful yet easily managed double-headsail rig, and a contemporary raised-saloon interior make her a serious passagemaker with very modern livability.

Her deck layout and systems are purpose-built for single-handed sailing – or even easier with an extra deckhand. All working sails are hydraulic furling, and Harken 60 Rewind electric primary winches handle the genoa, self-tacking jib, and mainsheet, allowing push-button sail trim from both the helm or at the winches. Engine and proportional bow/stern thruster controls are at both helms, alongside Raymarine MFDs, P70 autopilot controls, i70 instruments, Raymarine touchpad remotes, augmented-reality cameras, and an ACR spotlight. The capability for two autopilot drive units with a selector switch, with the watertight bulkheads, and a highly developed bilge system add true bluewater redundancy.

Below decks, NO RETREAT offers the “luxury yacht apartment feel” with a modern raised-saloon yacht plus the practicality expected of a serious passagemaker: a full-beam aft owner’s suite (with king bed), a generous guest cabin forward, a third cabin with over/under bunks, two large heads with separate stall showers, an open galley, excellent machinery access, and impressive tankage and storage. European white oak cabinetry, parquet sole, large hull windows, soft LED lighting, four Dometic air conditioning zones, Sonos surround sound with Samsung smart TVs, Starlink Gen3, and a robust 24V electrical system create a very current, turn-key cruising platform.

The owner is the past owner of a 120' sailing yacht and is accustomed to superyacht-level maintenance requirements. Under his stewardship, NO RETREAT has been treated with the utmost care, with recent services including fresh bottom paint in Fall 2025 and Semco-sealed teak decks.

HIGHLIGHTS

- 2020 Hylas 57 hull #2 – Bill Dixon design

- Built by Queen Long Marine, a family-owned, third-generation shipyard producing Hylas Yachts for over 40 years

- Vacuum-infused composite hull with carbon reinforcement, bow & stern watertight bulkheads, twin rudders, and shoal-draft lead keel

- Jefa torque-tube steering system linking twin rudders for redundancy in the event of a rudder issue

- Solent-style double headsail rig – self-tacking jib plus larger genoa for flexible sail plans

- All working sails hydraulic furling – in-mast mainsail, hydraulic furlers for jib and genoa

- North Sails furling mainsail, self-tacking jib, and genoa

- Harken 60 Rewind electric primary winches – push-button trimming of genoa, jib, and mainsheet from the helms or winches

- (2) Harken 60 manual secondary winches; (1) Harken 60 electric cabin-top winch for halyards, outhaul, preventer, and control lines

- Hydraulic adjustable backstay and vang with cockpit control panel

- Twin helm stations with engine and thruster controls at both helms; Raymarine MFDs, P70 autopilot displays and i70 instruments at each helm and the nav station; Raymarine touchpad remotes

- Two autopilot drive unit capability with selector switch – bluewater steering redundancy

- Dometic 4-zone air conditioning – forward cabin, dual-zone saloon, and aft owner’s cabin

- Sonos surround sound and Samsung smart TVs in saloon and aft cabin

- Starlink Gen3 satellite internet; KVH TracPhone; UHF digital TV antenna

- Raymarine AR200 Augmented Reality system

- Satellite weather receiver integrated with navigation suite

- ACR remote spotlight and hailer horn for night/low-visibility operations

- GOST security system with sensors, saloon camera, and motion sensor

- FRP hardtop with white & red lighting and white gelcoat cockpit arch; electric extending sunshade over helms/aft deck; 3-sided front cockpit enclosure with storage

- Hydraulic teak swim platform with integrated steps and swim ladder canvas

- Dedicated sail locker, three stern lockers, liferaft locker with liferaft, and propane locker with (2) 20 lb bottles

- Pop-up cleats (Nomen-style) for clean decks and secure docking

- Varnished teak folding cockpit table with built-in cooler

- Subwoofer and speakers in cockpit; cockpit and helm cushions; canvas covers for helms, wheels, winches, pushpit seats, and cockpit table

- Simpson Lawrence electric davits and Highfield Ocean Master 350 tender with center console and 40 hp Yamaha

- Bow and stern 50A shore power connections

- Northern Lights 9 kW generator, 24V Lifeline AGM battery system, Xantrex inverter/charger

- Spectra Newport 400C watermaker, dual Headhunter freshwater pumps, grey and black water systems

- Splendide 2100XC washer/dryer located in the forward head

- Comprehensive bilge system with multiple pumps, high-water alarms, underwater lights, and Arid Bilge system

- Bottom paint renewed Fall 2025; Semco-sealed teak decks

- Shoal draft (approx. 6'5") for flexible cruising grounds – ICW/Bahamas friendly

- Engine approx. 600 hours, generator approx. 240 hours (as reported by owner, Fall 2025)

NO RETREAT, hull #2 of the Hylas 57, is one of the most comprehensively outfitted and carefully maintained examples of this award-winning design. The hydraulic furling North Sails inventory, Harken 60 Rewind primaries driving the genoa, jib, and mainsheet, proportional bow and stern thrusters, dual autopilot drives with selector, bow and stern watertight bulkheads, and a deeply redundant bilge and monitoring system check every bluewater-safety box.

Equally important is the level of care: Her owner is the former owner of a 120' sailing yacht and is accustomed to superyacht-level maintenance standards. Under his ownership, NO RETREAT has benefited from thoughtful upgrades, disciplined servicing, fresh bottom paint (Fall 2025), and Semco-sealed teak decks, presenting as a truly turn-key yacht.

From her Pearl Gray Alexseal topsides, teak decks, and hydraulic swim platform to the bright, contemporary interior and robust 24V electrical and mechanical systems, NO RETREAT stands out as a no-compromise option for a buyer who wants a near-new, fully-found bluewater yacht without the wait of a new build. She is ICW- and Bahamas-friendly, offshore-ready, and equally suited to seasonal coastal cruising or a full circumnavigation.