Hylas 60
THe New h60
BUILT FOR COMFORT, DESIGNED FOR PERFORMANCE
Introducing the Hylas H60. Conceived by world-class designer German Frers the H60 leads the way in modern luxury cruising. Embracing new technology in design and construction to further enhance the Hylas reputation for exquisite craftsmanship and great value. The Hylas H60 is a must see when considering a short handed circumnavigation, coastal cruising with friends and family or simply heading out in style for a day on the water.
Design
The Hylas H60 brings a new level of innovative design and construction to a well established brand. We are excited to continue our long partnership with world class designer German Frers, once again testing the boundaries of performance, functionality and quality for blue water cruising yachts. We are also ensuring our reputation for great value stays intact. This new project being developed at the home of Hylas - Queen Long Marine, Taiwan - brings Hylas to a level of performance and head turning good looks that will certainly capture the attention of our competition.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Primarily designed to be light work when short handed, this uncomplicated sail plan can be handled without difficulty. A great fit for a couple looking for the modern cruising lifestyle. This exciting new development stays true to the Hylas core competence of safely crossing oceans in comfort and style.
From the integrated bow platform with a receiving case for a self launching anchor to the automated telescoping passerelle at the transom this vessel brings a new level of simple elegance to cruising.
Uncluttered decks
Easy movement forward and aft
Shrouds are lead outboard to the toe rail
Cleats are folding and mounted on the toe rail
Lines from the mast are lead aft in conduits below deck
Flush deck hatches
Jib sheet fairleads are mounted on the toe rail
Split backstay for easy access to the swim platform
Removable inner forestay
Comfort and relaxation
Social cockpit with table and cushions
Line handling is kept away from cockpit social areas.
Optional rail seats aft
Fold down swim platform
Telescoping automated passerelle
Mainsheet lead clear of sun deck - space for 2 loungers (53” x 105”)
Simple sail handling
105% Jib is standard to make tacking and gybing easy and uneventful
The sheets lead back to the helm stations with winch controls in easy reach
In-mast furling makes setting, dowsing and reefing the main uncomplicated
The optional self tacking staysail means less moving around deck in heavy going
Electric primary winches for easy load handling and jib furling
All winches are at trim stations aft of the cockpit within easy reach of the helm
Hydraulic backstay and vang operated from helm stations
Simple boat handling
Bow thruster with optional stern thruster
Twin rudders
Self launching anchor
Helm station windlass controls
Auto helm with optional backup installed
Performance
Lightweight cored hull using the latest infused construction techniques
Hi tech materials for strength and durability
Twin rudders to optimize the responsive helm
Twin helm stations for the best visibility
Hydrodynamic fin keel for maximum lateral resistance
Plumb bow and broad transom to maximize the water line length underway
Fractional rig for upwind sailing and balance
Split pulpit for ease of access to bow platform and asymmetric tack fitting
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