1999 Hylas 54 RS, 410.000 EUR

Highly specified and recently updated example of the German Frers-designed Hylas H54 raised saloon centre cockpit. Extremely rare to the market, with custom 4-cabin layout and one of just three H54’s to carry CE approval.

FURTHER BROKER’S COMMENTS:

Winner of the prestigious Cruising World Magazine ‘Boat of the Year’, the German Frers designed Hylas 54 RS (Raised Saloon) has proven herself as a hugely successful and desirable blue water cruising yacht both in the US and in Europe with 59 built before replacement with the equally popular Hylas 56 which shared the same basic hull design.

ASIA (hull number 07 and originally named ‘WINDSONG’) was originally supplied via the US Hylas dealer, but thanks to a Post Construction Assessment (PCA) carried out in 2023, she is now one of just three Hylas 54’s to carry CE conformity allowing onward sale within the European market.

In addition to her hugely desirable CE PCA, ASIA has also benefitted from a comprehensive refit during the 2023/24 period including replacement of her teak decks, repainting of her hull and superstructure, replacement of her standing rigging, overhaul of her machinery and much more.

Fully fitted out for shorthanded bluewater cruising, ASIA' specification highlights are many and include:-
Custom four cabin, two heads interior layout with teak interior joinery throughout
Twaron (Carbon/Kevlar) reinforced hull and superstructure
Aft watertight bulkhead and watertight collision bulkhead forward
Recently completed preventative epoxy treatment
Recently repainted topsides in Awlgrip ‘Sea Foam’ and superstructure in off-white
Recently replaced teak decks
Semi-skegged rudder
Yanmar 100hp engine with Max Prop 3-bladed folding prop
Vetus 130kgs bowthruster
Onan 8kw 220vAC generator
Spectra 220vAC reverse osmosis watermaker
Large (1,040 litre) fuel and water (1,059 litre) water capacities
Upgraded Raymarine instrument package with Axiom plotters and digital radar
Icom VHF
Large capacity 12vDC twin fridge/freezer system with keel coolers
Electric freshwater heads
Cruisair reverse-cycle air-conditioning system
DC fans
Selden in-mast furling rig with standing rigging replaced 2023/24
Running Rigging replaced 2023/24
Electric mainsail furler
Genoa and staysail furlers
Lewmar electric primary and mainsheet winches

2023/24 REFIT HIGHLIGHTS:
New 12mm full teak deck
Hull stripped back to gelcoat and treated with epoxy system
Hull topsides and superstructure repainted
External revarnish refinished
Replacement of standing rigging
Replacement of running rigging
Mast and boom painted white
Engine and generator overhauled
New propeller shaft
Diesel tank cleaning
New stainless steel rubbing strake
New navigation and spreader lights
Interior soleboards revarnished
Bilges repainted
Interior porthole frames replaced
New refrigeration compressors and cooling plates


SPECIFICATIONS
CONSTRUCTION

RCD Status:
Our understanding is that the vessel complies with CE Certification Directive 94/25/CE (Category "A" Ocean) via Post Construction Assessment (PCA)

Hull Construction:
The hull is hand laid up using three layers of TWARON; a carbon aramid (Kevlar) fibre with alternating FRP (fibre reinforced plastic) glass lay-up.
A solid laminate (ie. no core) is used for maximum strength and longevity.
Modern vinylester resins and isophthalic gelcoats are used for increased resistance to the effects of osmosis.
The hull is finished in Awlgrip ‘Sea Foam’– repainted 2024
Hull stripped back to gelcoat and treated with epoxy system – 2024
The hull sides feature a teak rubbing strake with stainless steel capping. This rubbing strake runs the length of the hull sides – replaced 2023/24
The bow area is further protected by a stainless-steel strike plate in the general anchor area. A protective stainless-steel plate can also be found at the transom.
Internally, a watertight collision bulkhead is found ahead of the forward cabin with independent overboard drainage.
Aft are watertight stern sections protecting the owner’s cabin from water ingress to the aft lazarettes and stern lockers.

Deck & Superstructure Construction:
Balsa-cored GRP deck & with solid GRP laminate used beneath deck fittings and in high-stress areas.
Additional layer of TWARON built into coachroof
The deck and forward coachroof are overlaid with hand-picked 12mm teak planking – replaced 2023/24
Areas not covered in teak are finished in a high quality grey non-slip GRP finish.
Superstructure repainted 2023/24
The cockpit seating and bathing platform are also teak laid with teak grating above the cockpit sole
Raised solid teak bulwark is fitted along the lengths of the deck with stainless steel fairleads in way of mooring cleats.
The superstructure and forward coachroof also feature stainless steel or teak grab rails
Ventilation to below decks is via a number of opening alloy deckhead hatches, stainless steel cowl vents and stainless steel opening side ports.
Exterior varnish refinished 2023/24

Keel & Rudder:
The keel is a fin section with a slight bulb to the base.
The keel material is solid lead, attached to the GRP bilge with 8x 35mm acid resistant stainless-steel bolt with transverse mounted 8mm backing plates.
The rudder is a semi-skegged GRP blade for optimal performance, strength and protection.
The draft of the rudder is less than the keel, to ensure full protection in case of accidental grounding.

MACHINERY

Engine & gearbox:
Yanmar 4JH-UTE 100hp 4 cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with cockpit controls and alarm system
Approximately 2,010 hrs run as of Summer 2025
Date of last engine service – Full overhaul 2024
Freshwater cooling system via raw water intake and heat exchanger
Yanmar reduction gearbox
Morse single lever control system to protect against high RPM gear shifting
Dual Racal fuel filtration system allowing independent filter and bypass system
Electric oil change pump built in as standard

Propulsion & Steering:
Brunton Varifold 4-bladed folding propeller
1 ½” stainless steel propeller shaft – replaced 2023/24
Flexible shaft coupling
Non-drip shaft seal
Edson helm pedestal with varnished teak-rimmed stainless steel helm wheel
Cable linkage to quadrant
Vetus 12vDC 130kgf bowthruster with control at helm pedestal
Emergency steering gear

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Voltage systems:
12vDC domestic systems with 220vAC via shorepower, generator or inverter

Battery Banks:
3x 12vDC 110Amp service batteries joined in parallel to supply 330Ah @ 12vDC – 2025
1x 12vDC engine start battery
1x 12vDC generator start battery
1x 12vDC batteries for bowthruster
1x 12vDC battery for anchor windlass
All batteries are isolated with a built-in reverse isolation switch
All batteries self-contained and strapped in place

Charging/Inverters:
220vAC/12vDC battery charger
220vAC Inverter

Alternators:
Yanmar 12vDC engine-mounted alternator
Balmar high output 150Amp 12vDC alternator for charging service battery bank

Generator:
Onan 8kw 220vAC diesel generator
Date of last generator service – Full overhaul 2024

Other Electrical:
Marinco 32Amp 50Hz 230vAC shore power system with ring-main and 220vAC sockets throughout yacht.
12vDC outlets in main saloon, machinery space and cockpit
Main AC/DC control panel with V, A & Hz meters
Wiring "tinned" to reduce corrosion
Two 3" copper strips running bow to stern both port and starboard for grounding

PLUMBING & GAS SYSTEMS

Fresh Water:
Two independent 12vDC freshwater pump systems with visual indication lights at AC/DC panel
Manual freshwater pump, foot activated for freshwater accessed in the galley
Hot water supply via engine calorifier immersion heater element in well insulated water tank powered by shorepower

Watermaker:
Spectra 220vAC reverse osmosis watermaker

Bilge Pumps:
Two independent 12vDC bilge pump systems
Total of 2000 gallons/hour with Bilge Bug conductive switches
Third DC bilge pump system for lazarette
Manual bilge pump in cockpit

Other Plumbing:
All through hull fittings are solid bronze and all are bonded
Saltwater deck wash
Pressurised cockpit shower

TANKAGE

Fuel:
Approx 1,040 litres of total fuel tankage in stainless-steel tanks
Tanks cleaned 2023/24
All tanks have easy access for inspection with dipstick, threaded inspection cap and larger inspection port
Tank level monitoring via Tanktender
Fuel manifold system with electric fuel transfer pump

Fresh Water:
Approx 1,059 litres of total water tankage in stainless steel tanks
All tanks have easy access for inspection with dipstick, threaded inspection cap and larger inspection port
Tank level monitoring via Tanktender

Holding Tanks:
Approx 140 litres independent holding tank for forward heads
Approx 102 litres independent holding tank for aft heads
Dual Y valve system for deck pump out, and direct pump out overboard with independent hand pump

NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

At Helm:
Raymarine Axiom GPS radar and chart plotter display
Raymarine digital radar scanner
Raymarine autopilot control head
Ritchie Powerdamp binnacle compass

At Chart Table:
Raymarine Axiom GPS radar and chart plotter display
Raymarine ST6000+ autopilot control head

Communications Equipment:
Icom IC-M330 VHF with DSC

DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT

Galley:
Force 10 three burner stove with oven and grill
Large twin Grunnert 12vDC freezer/refrigeration system with keel coolers, thermostatic controls and temperature gauges – new compressors and cooling plates 2023/24
Isotherm 12vDC wine fridge
Twin inset sinks with pressurised hot & cold fresh water supply
Manual fresh and salt water supplies to galley sink

Heads:
Raritan 12vDC electric freshwater heads in aft bathroom
Raritan manual marine heads in forward bathroom
Hot & cold pressurised water supplies with dedicated shower cubicles

Air Conditioning & Ventilation:
Cruisair 220vAC reverse-cycle air-conditioning system with 3x 16,000BTU units and blowers
12vDC ventilation fans throughout interior

Lighting:
Internal lighting: Halogen & LED DC

Entertainment:
Glomex amplified TV aerial
Bose speakers in cockpit, main saloon and aft cabin no stereo

ACCOMMODATION

Summary of Accommodation:
Up to 12 berths in a four cabin, two heads layout with owner’s ensuite double cabin aft, VIP ensuite double cabin forward, plus two further double cabins with upper bunks located forward and aft with access to heads. Further occasional berths in saloon.

Accommodation Finish:
Hand finished teak interior joinery with satin varnish finish
Solid teak and holly soles laid on subflooring with epoxy urethane coating and seven layers 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
WahLee Synthetic stone countertops
Corian inset sinks to galley and bathrooms
All cabinets are finished throughout including complete interiors
All overhead headliner are easily removed
Cloth upholstery
Textured off-white headlinings
Lee berth hooks in all cabins
Wet hanging locker in engine room

Description of Accommodation from Forward:

Forward Cabin
Full double berth approx. 2.05m in length
Hanging lockers in cabinets

Forward Heads:
Laminated counters with faucet
Heads with holding tank
Dedicated shower cubicle
Access from forward cabin or main corridor

Midships Cabin:
Aft of the forward cabin to port.
Upper and lower berth.
Lower berths pulls out to create double berth.
Locker with shelf and fiddle at head of berth
Two opening ports

Main Saloon:
Full length starboard settee pulls out to extend 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
Maximum headroom approx. 2.13m

Galley:
Teak louvered cabinet fronts
Corian counter top
Space for dishwasher
Standard cabinet design
12vDC refrigeration/freezer with thermostats
Pantry with 3 shelves and fiddles
Force 10 3 burner stove
Two cockpit opening ports
Adjustable shelves in all galley cabinets
Inboard galley sink

Navigation Station:
Standard nav station facing forward
Radar angle cabinet
Instrument panel in front of nav station
Dual passageway
Chart storage cabinet under galley counter top
Three drawers under nav station

Aft Passage Cabin:
Bunk cabin with upper and lower berths
Standard bunk widths
Opening door to the nav station area
Opening door to aft head

Aft Cabin
1.67m width walkaround double berth slightly offset to starboard
Settee starboard side
6 drawers behind starboard aft cabin door
Hanging locker
Locker under berth
Vanity outboard with file cabinet and drawer under
Two opening ports aft of the berth
Emergency tiller behind berth

Aft Head
Laminated counters with faucet
Storage lockers in head
Heads with holding tank
Dedicated shower cubicle
Bulkhead door opening to nav station

DECK EQUIPMENT
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Rig:
Selden Awlgrip Pure White painted aluminium mast keel-stepped mast and boom – repainted 24
Selden 12vDC electric inmast furling system with buttons in cockpit
Selden rod vang with control line led aft to cockpit
Discontinous stainless steel rigging with Norseman fittings – replaced 2024
Forward and aft lowers for rig stability
Split fixed backstay
Lewmar adjustable mainsheet track
Selden Furlex genoa furler
Selden Furlex staysail furler with checkstays
Lewmar genoa tracks with cars for genoa and staysail
Spinnaker halyard

Winches:
2x Lewmar 66CEST 2-speed electric self-tailing primary winches
2x Lewmar 2-speed manual self-tailing secondary winches
1x Lewmar 2-speed manual self-tailing outhaul and vang winch at companionway
1x Lewmar 48CEST 2-speed electric self-tailing mainsheet winch aft of cockpit
2x Lewmar 2-speed manual self-tailing mast-mounted halyard winches

Sails:
Hood Sails Dacron in-mast furling mainsail
UK Sails Dacron cross-cut furling genoa – 2024
Dacron furling staysail

General:
Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit
32" high guardwire stanchions with double lifelines
Side boarding ladder with port and starboard mounting brackets
Stainless steel fold-down pushpit seats with teak slats
Manship 316 stainless overhead hatches and ports throughout
Stainless steel handrails on foredeck coachroof and aft coachroof
Stainless steel companionway handrails
Extended solid teak cockpit table, varnished
Solid stainless cowl vents
Stainless protective stern plate
Fresh water hot and cold shower on stern steps
Fold-down stainless-steel stern ladder
Outboard bracket

Anchoring & Mooring:
Solid stainless stem head fitting with split bow roller with stowage for two anchors
Solid stainless steel striker plates for bow protection
Maxwell Nilsson 3500 3.5kw windlass with chain feed stainless plate for chain protection plus bow controls and remote cockpit windlass control
Delta anchor with 100m of 12mm galvanised chain
Saltwater washdown at bow
Two pairs of stainless steel bow cleats : one pair of 12" midship cleats and one pair of 12" stern cleats
Warps & fenders

Covers, Cushions & Canvas:
Sprayhood with stainless steel frame – 2024
Bimini with stainless steel frame - 2024

SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

Navigation Lights:
Runnning lights, masthead, anchor, tricolour, steaming and foredeck lights

Life saving:
Liferaft 8pp – to be serviced

Fire & gas control:
Fireboy remote engine shutdown controls
Fire extinguishers throughout


VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS
Currently lying – Fano, Italy

Available to view strictly by appointment

Office Hours Mon- Fri 0900 – 17.00
Saturday by prior appointment

For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact us.

Please Note: Due to the varying locations of our yachts, your travel time and the distances that may be involved, we recommend that you only make arrangements to view if you are actively considering purchase.

Lead Broker: Michele Antonini – Grabau International (Italia)
Tel: +39 333 74 89 281
Email: ######@grabauinternational.com