Hylas 54 Specifications

DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES
	LOA 16.5 m LWL 14.02 m Beam 4.80 m Draft 1.85 m centreboard 2.15 m deep keel Displacement 21,860 kgs Ballast 9,080 kgs Total water/fuel tankage 450 gallons Flush Deck 500 gallons Raised Saloon Sail area 1,690 sq ft with 135% genoa Auxillary Yanmar 125 hp Ballast/Displacement Ratio 41% Mast above the water 22.25 m OE Category A - Ocean

HULL & DECK
	TWARON hull, a carbon aramid fibre, with alternating FRP glass layup,handlaid with no core and using vinylester resins and isophthalic gel coat Hull is laid up with two layers of epoxy barrier coats below the waterline for optimal protection Two coats of micron CSC antifoul paint Watertight collision bulkhead forward of forward cabin with independent overboard drainage Watertight stern sections across aft lazarettes and stern locker Divided anchor locker with separate locker for fenders and shore lines Large aft stern lazarettes port and starboard with dual Bailey latches for watertight seal Very large step down stern locker with deck hatch access 5' deep and over 4' long Aft stern locker Rule auto bilge pump with manual override operable from the cockpit Bailey locks fitted on all lazarettes Solid lead keel with solid 35 mm stainless steel keel bolts with tranverse mounted 8 mm backing plates Semi-skegged rudder for optimal performance, strength and protection Bottom of rudder plane in each model above the keel plane for grounding safety Solid GRP fibreglass in all areas for deck fittings and high-stress areas Moulded contrasting non-skid available in grey, beige or white Solid stainless stem head fitting with split bow roller with stowage for two anchors Solid stainless steel striker plates for bow protection Salt water washdown pump for anchor cleaning Two pairs of stainless steel bow cleats : one pair of 12" midship cleats and one pair of 12" stern cleats 32" high stanchions with double lifelines Side boarding ladder with port and starboard mounting brackets Manship 316 stainless overhead hatches and ports throughout Winch inventory : Primary winches Antal 66ST Secondary winches Antal 54ST Mainsheet winch Antal 48ST Cockpit winch Antal 48ST Halyard winches Antal 48ST Harken stand-up genoa sheet blocks Teak handrails on foredeck coachroof and aft coachroof Stainless steel companionway handrails Stainless steel coachroof handrails Whitlock pedestal with offset pedestal for instrument mounting Ritchie 5" compass Solid teak cockpit table with teak drinks holder, varnished Solid stainless cowl vents, 4 in total - one pair forward, one pair aft Stainless protective stern plate Fresh water hot and cold shower on stern steps Fold-down stainless steel stern ladder Inner forestay chainplate for optional inner stay

MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL
	Yanmar 125 hp 4 cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with cockpit controls and alarm system Morse single lever control system to protect against high RPM gear shifting Dual Racal fuel filtration system allowing independent filter and bypass system Walborough in-line fuel system allowing engine bypass for filtration and eliminating the need for future engine bleeding in the case of a dry fuel tank Oil change pump built in as standard All wire is tinned - no copper wiring All through hull fittings are solid bronze and all are bonded Two 3" copper strips running bow to stern both port and starboard for grounding Four 8D House batteries : 900 amp hours total Engine starting battery : 150 amp hour Anchor windlass battery : 2 x 150 amp hour All batteries are isolated with a built-in reverse isolation switch Two independent 80 amp alternators: one dedicated to house bank and one dedicated to engine start All batteries self-contained, strapped and secured 2" engine room sound insulation, fire retardant Shore power connector 32 amp 220v supply Protech 50 amp built-in battery charger Navigation lights: running lights, masthead, anchor, tricolour, steaming and foredeck lights AM/FM stereo and CD player with 4 interior speakers and 2 exterior cockpit speakers Two independent bilge pumps systems : one Rule system, one Par system Total of 2500 gallons/hour with Bilge Bug conductive switches

GROUND TACKLE
	Electric Maxwell Nilsson windlass with chain feed stainless plate for chain protection plus bow controls and remote cockpit windlass control Primary anchor and tackle: 75 metres of 3/8” galvanised chain, 50lb CQR Fore and aft mooring lines Fenders

RIG & RIGGING
	Selden anodised aluminium mast with three spreader rig Hasselford standing rigging Forward and aft lowers for rig stability Discontinous rigging for optimal strength and increased durability Furlex 400 series roller furling forestay Maxi-Roach mainsail and 135% genoa Primary and secondary genoa halyard Primary and secondary main halyard Halyard bales on forward dorades PLUMBING & TANKAGE 200/280 gallons of total water tankage in three independent stainless steel tanks for Flush Deck/Raised Saloon 220/226 gallons of total fuel tankage in two independent stainless steel tanks for Flush Deck/Raised Saloon Options available to increase and/or change the fuel/water ratio All tanks have easy access for inspection with dipstick, threaded inspection cap and larger inspection port Two independent Shurflow fresh water pump systems Third manual fresh water pump, foot-activated for fresh water access in the galley All tankage for water and fuel is stainless steel Two independent holding tanks, one dedicated to each head 10 gallon hot water heater, heated via engine-driven system or AC supply All through hull fittings are bronze with seacocks or valves and are bonded

INTERIOR
	Hylas Yachts offers its owners a unique opportunity to customise their interiors to a level that few builders allow. In addition many of these changes cost very little or nothing and increase the value of the yacht considerably Customised teak interior Solid teak and holly soles laid on subflooring with epoxy urethane coating and seven coats of varnish Solid teak doors and trim Finely finished cabinetry with a choice of solid or louvered finish Solid teak handrails throughout the interior for easy movement offshore Abundant overhead hatches and ports for excellent ventilation Epoxy sealed endgrains and subflooring All cabin sole pieces are positive locking for offshore passage making All cabinets are finished throughout including complete interiors All overhead headliner is easily removed

GALLEY
	Galley is over 7’ in length to aft cabin offering total safety with room to brace on either tack while offshore Ample cabinets, storage lockers and drawers including full length pantry for cutlery, cookware and food storage Slide out trash container with positive locking door Force 10 three burner stove with Xintex propane monitor and two sensors Large Frigo-0-Boat Freezer/Refrigeration system with thermostatic controls and temperature gauges Freezer/Refrigeration boxes have electric pumps for keeping drained, and are both top and front loading Counter top recesses over stove allowing for stainless steel backsplash and increased counter space when in place Manual foot pump for fresh water Wahlee stone counters, owner’s choice of colour and style

NAVIGATION STATION
	Customised nav station with two desk areas and adjustable swivel chair Dedicated computer desk with slide-out computer shelf Split instrument panel for instant access to wiring harness and connections Owners may customise table, drawers, instrument repeater panels to their liking Radar box custom built to fit owner's specified radar model Fast pin access to complete wiring harness and breakers All instruments and systems well labelled inside and out and traced numerically

FORWARD CABIN & HEAD
	Full width double berth, 6' 9" in length Three rows of two drawers underneath berth Starboard side allows an option of three full length hanging lockers, settee or desk area Cabinets above the berth for added storage Separate enclosed shower unit Forward head has Wahlee stone counters with Moen faucet Three large storage lockers in head 25 gallon dedicated holding tank with dual Y valve system for deck pump out, and direct pump out overboard with independent hand pump

AFT STATEROOM & OWNER’S HEAD
	Queen size aft berth set on centreline with split mattress and accompanying starboard side settee Port and starboard side hanging lockers with optional removable shelves Full length deep hanging locker on centreline Portside vanity unit with fold up mirror and drawer with three separate cupboards Cupboards or drawers available under owner's berth Separate owner’s shower compartment Large dedicated linen closet also used for washer/dryer location Forward head has Wahlee stone counter with Moen faucets 25 gallon dedicated holding tank with dual Y valve system for deck pump out, and direct pump out overboard with independent hand pump

MAIN SALOON
	Solid teak dinette with removable leaf for smaller table size. Dinette drops down easily to create a full size double berth Full length starboard settee extends a further 9" for wide sea berth All tankage in main saloon is located below the sole allowing extensive storage under all seating areas and behind the dinette and settee Double walk through passageway offering optimal ventilation and movement throughout the interior Slide out seat with storage for added seating which slides in while underway Custom TV cabinet area available and designed to fit each owner's specs Built-in cocktail cabinet Maximum headroom just under 7'

PORT SIDE CABIN
	Portside cabin offers the versatility to be private double stateroom, an upper and lower berth for crew's quarters or the option of redesigning into storage area, workbench space and utility area with room to spare for a washer dryer, stainless workbench and numerous other options