66-Specifications

DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES
	LOA 20.24 m LWL 17.70 m Beam 5.5 m Draft 2.8 m Displacement 45,000lbs Ballast 14,000 kg Water tankage 500 gallons/Flush Deck Fuel tankage 400 gallons/Flush Deck Sail area 2055 sq ft main with 135% genoa Auxillary Yanmar 240hp Ballast/Displacement Ratio41% Mast above the water 27 m OE Category A - Ocean

HULL & DECK
	TWARON hull, a carbon aramid fibre, with alternating FRP glass lay up 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 CHST77 hydraulic 24v Secondary winches Antal CHST66 hydraulic 24v Mainsheet winch Antal CHST60 hydraulic 24v Cockpit winch Antal CHST66 hydraulic 24v Halyard winches Antal CHST66 hydraulic 24v 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 4LH-STE 240 hp 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 Bow thruster Generator - 12 kW 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 1000 AH 24v dedicated house bank for hydraulic system, winches, rig controls 1200 AH 12v secondary dedicated house bank for engine control and electronics All batteries are isolated with built-in reverse isolation switch Two independent alternators : one 175 amp dedicated to house bank and one 80 amp 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 3500 gph system, one Par 3000 gph system Total of 6500 gallons/hour with Bilge Bug conductive switches

GROUND TACKLE
	Electric VWC 3500 Maxwell Nilsson windlass with chain feed stainless plate for chain protection plus bow controls and remote cockpit windlass control Primary anchor and tackle : 90 metres of 3/8” galvanised chain, 50lb CQR Fore and aft mooring lines Fenders RIG & RIGGING Anodised aluminium mast with three spreader rig Forward and aft lowers for rig stability Discontinous rigging for optimal strength and increased durability Mainsail furling Hydraulic Furlex 400 series roller furling forestay Hydraulic Furlex 400 series inner forestay with cockpit controls Rod rigging Maxi-Roach mainsail and 135% genoa Primary and secondary genoa halyard Primary and secondary main halyard Halyard bales on forward dorades Sta Lock mechanical turnbuckle terminals

PLUMBING & TANKAGE
	500 gallons of total water tankage in three independent stainless steel tanks 400 gallons of total fuel tankage in two independent stainless steel tanks 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 in stainless steel Independent holding tanks, each with deck pump out and manual overboard pump out 18 gallon hot water heater, heated via engine driven system or AC supply All through hull fittings are bronze with seacocks or valves 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 The Hylas 66 will incorporate a four cabin layout or three cabin with separate work bench area, customised to fit the owner’s needs . Each cabin has a dedicated head and the owner’s cabin has a choice of separate entrances. The custom designed Pilot House offers more extensive seating and entertaining options, with a dedicated upper nav station with an eight foot table. Choice of customised teak or maple interior with options for bamboo sole and other hardwoods 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 The deck layout will allow all lines to be led aft to the helmsman’s area - they will not interfere with the entertainment area of the cockpit Again, owner’s customisation is encouraged to personalise each yacht individually

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, or Pilot House option as above 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 GUEST CABIN & HEAD
	Full width double berth forward, 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 Enclosed shower unit Head has Wahlee stone counters with Moen faucet Three large storage lockers in head Holding tank in head

FORWARD PORT SIDE CABIN
	Guest cabin with own heads and basin The portside cabin offers the versatility to be a private double cabin, or the option of being a storage area, workbench space or utility area Shared enclosed shower unit Head has Whalee stone counters with Moen faucet Cabinets for storage Holding tank in head

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 Port side vanity unit with fold up mirror and drawer, and 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 Head has Wahlee stone counters with Moen faucets

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' CREW’S CABIN AND HEAD Starboard cabin with two bunks for crew Drawers underneath bottom berth Hanging cupboard Separate enclosed shower unit Storage lockers in head Head has Wahlee stone counters with Moen faucet