2020 Hylas 57

NO RETREAT’s interior is one of the defining strengths of the Hylas 57. The raised-saloon configuration, wraparound windows, oversized hull ports, and full 17-foot beam create a bright, modern space that feels open without sacrificing offshore practicality. The layout is particularly well suited for a couple planning extended cruising with family or guests: a full-beam owner’s suite aft, a forward VIP stateroom, a starboard guest cabin with over/under berths, and two heads with separate stall showers.

The finish is contemporary and substantial, with European Alpi white oak joinery, teak parquet cabin sole, Cameo White headliner, stainless handrails wrapped in leather, and soft LED lighting. The result is a refined interior that feels current and elegant while retaining the handholds, storage, service access, and sea berths required for true passagemaking.

Interior Styling and Additional Features:

• European Alpi white oak joinery with vertical grain and modern styling
• Teak parquet cabin sole with epoxy-sealed subfloor and positive-locking latches
• Cameo White headliner with acoustic insulation for quiet running
• LED overhead, reading, foot, and valance lighting throughout
• Large fixed hull windows in saloon and cabins, plus deck hatches with Oceanair shades/screens
• Stainless interior handrails wrapped in leather for secure movement underway
• Cedar-lined hanging lockers with automatic lighting
• Caframo fans in cabins for added ventilation
• Dometic 4-zone air conditioning serving forward cabin, dual-zone saloon, and aft owner’s cabin

MAIN SALOON

The raised saloon is bright, comfortable, and highly usable at sea or at anchor. Large hull windows and the elevated seating position create excellent visibility, while the starboard dining area, port settee, moveable stools, and entertainment systems make this the primary social space aboard.

• U-shaped settee to starboard with electric-lowering table
• Table with infill can form an additional berth; lee cloth and padeyes for passage use
• Straight settee to port
• Two moveable stools/ottomans for additional seating
• Large hull windows and overhead hatch with Oceanair shade/screen
• Sonos surround sound integrated with Samsung smart TV in saloon
• LED strip and valance lighting
• 12 V, USB, and 120 V outlets for devices and entertainment
• Generous headroom, approximately 6’6”+

MASTER STATEROOM

The full-beam aft owner’s suite is one of the Hylas 57’s signature spaces. The Dixon design carries enough beam aft to create a true private retreat with centerline berth, seating, excellent storage, large hull windows, and a dedicated entertainment system.

• Full-beam aft owner’s suite
• Centerline king island berth with memory foam mattress
• Upholstered headboard in Sunbrella Linen Natural
• Port and starboard seating/chairs
• His-and-hers cedar-lined hanging lockers with drawers below
• Additional lockers and cabinetry for extended-cruising storage
• Overhead hatch with Oceanair shade/screen, plus hull windows
• Webasto Isotherm security safe
• Samsung smart TV and Sonos surround sound

Master Head

The aft owner’s head serves the master stateroom and is arranged as a private head compartment with separate stall shower and refined finishes.

• Electric freshwater Jabsco deluxe toilet with tank monitor and macerator discharge
• Separate stall shower with Dornbracht shower/hand-shower set
• Corian Glacier White countertop with backsplash
• Kraus Elavo 19” vessel porcelain ceramic sink
• Teak head base and removable teak shower grating
• Mirrored cabinet, towel bars, robe hook, tissue holder, and soap dish
• Oceanair hatch with shade/screen and GFCI outlet

VIP STATEROOM

The forward VIP stateroom is a comfortable private guest cabin with a large berth, natural light, and proper cruising storage.

• Large berth with queen/double memory foam mattress
• Hull windows and overhead hatch with Oceanair shade/screen
• Hanging locker and additional storage cabinetry
• LED reading lights
• 12 V / USB / 120 V outlets

VIP Head

The forward head serves the forward accommodations and is arranged for practical use underway, with a separate shower and durable finishes.

• Separate stall shower with Lexan door and teak insert
• Corian Glacier White countertop with backsplash
• Kraus Elavo 19” vessel porcelain sink
• Electric freshwater Jabsco deluxe toilet with tank monitor
• Teak head base, mirrored cabinet, and towel bar
• Dornbracht faucet and shower set
• Oceanair hatch with shade/screen and GFCI socket
• Splendide 2100XC washer/dryer located in this compartment

GUEST CABIN (STARBOARD)

The starboard guest cabin provides practical additional accommodation for family, guests, or crew, with over/under berths and dedicated storage.

• Over/under single berths with memory foam mattresses
• Hanging locker and cabinet storage
• Overhead hatch with Oceanair shade/screen
• 12 V / USB / 120 V outlets and reading lights

The open galley is positioned to starboard just aft of the saloon, close to the cockpit and dining area while remaining secure for use underway. The arrangement provides excellent refrigeration, proper cooking capability, deep storage, and practical working surfaces.

• Corian Arctic White countertops with raised fiddles and full-height backsplash
• Vitrifrigo DW360 upper refrigerator / lower freezer with integrated icemaker
• Ocean Chef 3-burner gimballed propane stove/oven
• Panasonic microwave
• Franke single-basin Peak Collection stainless steel sink with single-lever mixer
• Propane monitoring system with sensors and alarm
• Pull-out trash bin, deep pots-and-pans drawers, and extensive inboard/outboard cabinetry
• Hylas-signature 6-knife rack at the forward end of the galley
• 12 V and 120 V outlets for small appliances

NAVIGATION STATION

A proper forward-facing navigation station to port provides a central command position for passage planning, electronics, system monitoring, and communication.

• Forward-facing chart table with bi-fold desktop
• Hinged instrument and electrical panel for easy access
• Quick “Audrey” chrome chart light
• 110 V and 12 V outlets, plus USB charging
• Raymarine P70 autopilot display and i70 instrument display at the nav station
• Raymarine touchpad remote to control the networked MFDs

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

NO RETREAT carries a comprehensive Raymarine-based navigation suite with multiple displays, redundant autopilot capability, satellite communications, weather integration, and security monitoring.

• Raymarine autopilot system
• Raymarine P70 autopilot controls and i70 instruments at each helm and nav station
• Raymarine 48 NM HD digital radar
• Three Raymarine GS HybridTouch multifunction chartplotter displays
• Raymarine NMEA 2000 / i70 instrument network
• Raystar 150 WAAS GPS antenna
• Raymarine AIS650 transceiver
• Raymarine AR200 Augmented Reality system
• Satellite weather receiver integrated with Raymarine navigation
• Icom M506 VHF, hailer horn, and external speaker
• Starlink Gen3 satellite internet system
• KVH TracPhone
• UHF digital TV antenna
• GOST security system with sensors and saloon camera
• ACR remote spotlight for night operations

HELM STATIONS - PORT

• Carbonautica GFC Sport Y-Spoke wheel
• Electronic Volvo engine control
• Sidepower proportional bow and stern thruster controls
• Raymarine MFD, P70/i70 displays, touchpad remote, and pilot controls
• Ritchie Globemaster FD-500 binnacle with stainless cover
• Winch & furling controls
• Maxwell windlass control & chain counter

HELM STATIONS - STARBOARD

• Carbonautica GFC Sport Y-Spoke wheel
• Electronic Volvo engine control
• Sidepower proportional bow and stern thruster controls
• Raymarine MFD, P70/i70 displays, touchpad remote, AR views, and ACR spotlight control
• Ritchie Globemaster FD-500 binnacle with stainless cover
• Winch & furling controls

HULL

The Hylas 57 represents a major step forward in modern Hylas design. Bill Dixon’s hull uses a contemporary form, a full 17-foot beam, twin rudders, and a shoal-draft keel option to blend offshore stability, short-handed control, and modern interior volume.

• Vacuum-infused composite hull with carbon reinforcement in high-load areas and isophthalic gelcoat
• Shoal-draft solid lead fin keel with 30 mm stainless keel bolts and transverse backing plates
• Twin spade rudders with Jefa torque-tube steering system
• Watertight bulkheads at bow and stern
• Pearl Gray Alexseal hull paint with Dark Black Metallic cove stripe and boot stripe
• Five-coat epoxy barrier system with Dark Grey Micron Extra 2 antifouling
• Bottom paint renewed Fall 2025
• FRP rubrail in Pearl Gray with solid stainless striker
• Four blue LED underwater lights

DECK

The deck is arranged for safe movement, clean sail handling, and extended cruising utility, with teak decks, flush hardware, secure handrails, and dedicated lockers for offshore equipment.

• Teak decking with black caulking on side decks, cockpit, and swim platform - Semco sealed
• Lewmar flush deck hatches and stainless steel handrails on deck
• Large forward sail locker with segmented storage for lines, fenders, and cruising gear
• Three stern lockers for gear, lines, and storage
• Dedicated liferaft locker for quick deployment
• Propane locker with two 20 lb bottles
• Pop-up cleats for clean decks and secure mooring
• Removable teak “dolphin” seat at bow
• Eight Quick Tina LED courtesy lights in toerail

COCKPIT

• Hull-color matching cockpit arch carrying the mainsheet system and supporting the hardtop
• FRP Snow White gelcoat hardtop with white and red hardtop lighting
• Electric extending sunshade over helms/aft deck
• Three-sided front cockpit enclosure with dedicated storage canvas
• Twin helm stations with Carbonautica GFC Sport Y-Spoke 35” wheels
• Electronic Volvo engine and Sidepower proportional bow/stern thruster controls at both helms
• Raymarine displays, autopilot controls, AR views, ACR spotlight, and touchpad remotes at helms
• Varnished teak folding cockpit table with built-in cooler
• Hydraulic lowering swim platform with teak-planked steps and stainless swim ladder

MAST AND RIGGING

• Selden hydraulic in-mast furling mainsail system
• Selden hydraulic furling genoa and self-tacking jib for Solent-style double-headsail rig
• Discontinuous 1x19 wire standing rigging with Sta-Lok terminals
• Hydraulic adjustable backstay and vang with cockpit 4-function control panel
• Selden halyard mast tracks and five mast steps
• Spinnaker halyard plus backup main halyard / topping lift
• Windex at masthead

SAILS AND WINCHES

• North Sails in-mast furling mainsail
• North Sails self-tacking jib on hydraulic furler
• North Sails genoa on hydraulic furler
• Two Harken 60 Rewind electric primary winches for genoa, jib, and mainsheet handling
• Two Harken 60 manual secondary winches for additional sheets and control lines
• One Harken 60 electric cabin-top winch for halyards, outhaul, preventer, and control lines
• Rewind control buttons located at helm stations

ENGINE AND MECHANICAL

NO RETREAT is powered by a Volvo Penta D3-150 diesel with approximately 600 hours. The mechanical package is complemented by bow and stern thrusters, twin-rudder Jefa steering, fuel polishing, and thoughtful machinery access.

• Volvo Penta D3-150 diesel engine - 150 HP - approx. 600 hours
• Volvo electronic engine controls at both helms
• Bruntons 4-blade VariFold 24” x 17” propeller with Bruntons Sigma Drive
• Jefa torque-tube steering system driving twin rudders
• Fire-retardant and noise-dampening engine room insulation
• Fireboy engine room fire suppression system
• Groco oil change system
• Dual Racor fuel filters with integrated fuel polishing system and Walbro fuel pump
• Sensotex fuel and water tank gauges
• PSS Pro shaft seal
• Sidepower proportional bow and stern thrusters

PLUMBING AND TANKAGE

The plumbing and tankage systems support long-range cruising, with substantial stainless tankage, Spectra watermaker, redundant freshwater pumps, grey and black water systems, and multiple bilge zones.

• Fuel capacity: 286 gal. in 316 stainless steel tanks with inspection ports
• Water capacity: 261 gal. in 316 stainless steel tanks with inspection ports
• Holding capacity: 40 gal. total in two 20-gal. tanks
• Grey water: three independent tanks
• Spectra Newport 400C watermaker with Z-Ion filter; control panel at nav station
• Two Headhunter XRS-124 X-Caliber freshwater pumps with accumulator tank
• 17-gallon Torrid hot water heater
• Fresh and saltwater anchor washdown
• Freshwater shore connection at transom
• Hot/cold transom shower plus cockpit shower
• Grey water sump with automatic discharge
• Sealand holding vent filter
• Two bilge pumps plus manual bilge pump in main bilge sump
• Additional bilge pumps in sail locker and transom locker
• High-water alarms for each bilge zone
• Arid Bilge system for multiple zones

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• Northern Lights 9 kW generator - approx. 240 hours
• 24 V DC battery system throughout
• 50 A shore power connections at bow and stern
• Xantrex SW3012 inverter/charger
• Lifeline AGM house and start battery banks configured for extended cruising
• High-output secondary alternator on engine with Mastervolt smart regulator
• Charles Marine 12 kVA isolation transformer
• Lopolight LED deck-level navigation lights
• LED steaming, tricolor, anchor, and navigation lights
• Aft garage lighting and Settway LED engine room lights
• Marine-grade tinned copper wiring sized for 3% voltage drop on critical circuits

AUDIO/VISUAL AND ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT

• Samsung smart TV in saloon
• Samsung smart TV in aft owner’s cabin
• Sonos surround sound system in saloon and aft cabin
• Fusion stereo system integrated with Sonos surround sound
• Subwoofer and speakers in cockpit
• Starlink Gen3 satellite internet system
• KVH TracPhone
• UHF digital TV antenna

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

• Bow and stern watertight bulkheads
• Winslow 6-man liferaft in dedicated locker
• Lifesling overboard recovery system
• Fireboy engine room fire suppression system
• Smoke detectors and CO detectors
• GOST security system with sensors and saloon camera
• Hailer horn and ACR spotlight for night/low-visibility operations
• Comprehensive bilge system with pumps and high-water alarms in multiple zones
• Harness tether padeyes in cockpit and at helm positions

TENDER

• Simpson Lawrence Series 10 S300 electric davits
• Highfield Ocean Master 350 RIB tender with center console
• 40 HP Suzuki outboard
• Tender and davits integrated into extended cruising package

BROKER’S COMMENTS

NO RETREAT is one of the most compelling Hylas 57 offerings because she combines the best attributes of the modern Dixon-designed Hylas generation with a notably high level of care. The H57 is already an award-winning, owner-operator bluewater platform: manageable by a couple, powerful enough for serious passagemaking, and modern enough below decks to feel contemporary rather than traditional.

The difference aboard NO RETREAT is the specification and stewardship. Hydraulic furling North Sails, Harken Rewind winches, twin helms, proportional thrusters, dual autopilot-drive capability, watertight bulkheads, watermaker, generator, Starlink, Sonos, hardtop, cockpit enclosure, hydraulic swim platform, and extensive monitoring systems create a yacht that checks the right boxes for modern offshore ownership.

For a buyer seeking a near-new Hylas 57 without the new-build wait, NO RETREAT presents a rare opportunity. She is shoal-draft, offshore-ready, Bahamas- and ICW-friendly, and equipped for a couple or family who wants to cruise in comfort while retaining the seakindliness and build quality for which Hylas is known.

REVIEWS

• The Hylas 57 has been recognized as a modern bluewater cruiser that blends shorthanded handling, contemporary interior volume, and offshore capability.
• Overall Boat of the Year 2022 by Cruising World Magazine

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