2009 Hylas Hylas 70

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This 2009 Hylas Hylas 70 is listed at 69.58 ft in overall length and 18 ft in beam. A rare opportunity to own a 2009 Hylas 70, one of the most sought‑after bluewater cruising yachts designed by German Frers and built to exceptional standards by Queen Long Marine. THE ROYAL BLUE has spent the past several seasons cruising the Caribbean and Florida and is now offered with a major price reduction to only $559,000 USD. This Hylas 70 is US Duty Paid, fully imported, and includes a U.S. Coast Guard Waiver, making her potentially eligible for crewed charter operations. About THE ROYAL BLUE Hull #5 of the Hylas 70 series, THE ROYAL BLUE features the desirable twin‑wheel deck layout with a dedicated forward cockpit seating area. Built as a semi‑custom yacht to the highest standards, she offers push‑button sailing, a full carbon rig, and an in‑boom furling system—ideal for effortless shorthanded cruising. Designed for serious passagemaking, she is equipped with: • Full carbon rig with in‑boom furling • New mainsail (2026) • Upgraded 260hp engine • 16kW generator • Tropical air conditioning package (65,000 BTU) • Watermaker • Bow thruster • Shallow‑draft keel • Fully enclosed cockpit bimini (Isinglass new in 2021) Her custom four‑cabin layout provides exceptional flexibility for long‑distance cruising, family voyaging, or charter use. Since launch, she has proven to be a fast, safe, and extremely comfortable world cruiser. Why Buyers Seek the Hylas 70 The Hylas 70 is widely respected for its offshore capability, build quality, and luxurious interior volume. THE ROYAL BLUE stands out as a well‑maintained, well‑equipped example prepared for her next adventure. Inspections are highly recommended. Available for showing by appointment  Information and Features The Royal Blue SPECIFICATIONS; LENGTH: 69' 7" (21.21m) BEAM: 18' (5.49m) DRAFT: 7' 6" (2.29m) Waterline to Mast clearance; 99 feet MODEL YEAR: 2009 BUILD YEAR: 2009 BUILDER: HYLAS HULL MATERIAL: Composite FLAG: USA MAIN ENGINES: 260 HP,Single, Inboard, Diesel, Yanmar, 6BY-260, 2124 hrs FUEL: 2687.64 L / 710 Gal WATER: 1362.75 L / 360 Gal SPEED: 8 Knots 10 Knots STATEROOMS: 4 SLEEPS UP TO: 8 TAX STATUS: US Duty Paid LOCATION: Saint Augustine, Florida, United States Flag Of Registry: United States Designer: German Frers Builder: Hylas Yacht Accommodations THE ROYAL BLUE features a custom four-cabin layout with two en-suite owner/guest cabins, plus two additional ensuite crew/guest cabins. Finely crafted solid teak Euro-styled joinery work and veneer surfaces are finished in satin varnish throughout, with custom burled tabletops in the salon. Cabin soles are satin-finished teak with custom locking mechanisms. Head and shower areas are all painted white Awlgrip and feature Corian vanity tops, solid Corian sinks, and molded floors. Hanging lockers are lined with cedar and feature automatic lights. White Ultraleather headliner with OceanAir hatch screens/blinds throughout. MASTER STATEROOM The full-beam owner's private stateroom is located aft and features a large 66” centerline berth with two narrow shelves on centerline. Some of the many features include: Port and starboard hanging lockers Chest of drawers TV cabinet with shelves Lower door on cabinet below TV Both port and starboard hanging locker doors have split doors Storage under owners berth accessible via hydraulic lifts All doors square, no louvers AMES electronic digital security safe Fabric with foam backing on bulkhead Stereo with pair of speakers MASTER STATEROOM HEAD Quiet Flush electric freshwater heads Counters Corian "Sahara" Head soles in white with teak grate in shower sump Soap dispenser installed next to each sink GFI 110AC outlet in both forward head areas Low profile fiddles in Corian A La Mer to ship shower plumbing fixtures for head A La Mer to ship sink plumbing fixtures for head A La Mer to ship soap dispenser for head Spendide 2100 vented model washer/dryer Clear Lexan door for shower stall Forward Guest Stateroom Beginning forward is a private VIP stateroom with a queen-sized berth, settee, and significant storage space, including a large hanging locker, drawers, several cabinets. Some of the many features include: Port and starboard cabinets in direct line with hanging lockers Two wide drawer’s below forward berth Two fans located at aft end of berth and located on hanging locker bulkheads Fans located under cabinets at aft end (just forward of hanging lockers) A/C Vent to blow away from bed Mirror mounted on inside of passageway door to forward cabin Mattress upholstered in Microfiber Flat screen TV on inside of starboard closet door Spectra Newport 400 Watermaker under forward berth AMES Electronic digital security safe Stereo with pair of speakers Forward Guest Head Quiet Flush electric freshwater heads Counters Corian "Sahara" Head soles in white with teak grate in shower sump Soap dispenser next to sink GFI 110AC Outlet in both forward head areas as standard Low profile fiddles in Corian Portside Guest Stateroom This port cabin is designed as seating area with direct access to both passageway and forward cabin. It includes a folding upper/lower settee. Two wide drawers to be located under settee/lower berth Locker inboard along bulkhead forward and in line with mast Hanging Locker outboard around chainplate, door on inboard side Flat screen TV Pair of speakers in portside cabin Portside Guest Head Quiet Flush electric freshwater heads Counters Corian "Sahara" Head soles in white teak grate in shower sump Teak trim on head mirrors Soap dispenser next to sink GFI 110AC Outlet in both forward head areas Low profile fiddles in Corian Main Salon The main salon is quite large being on the full beam of the boat, 18’ beam, has portside custom folding table and straight seating outboard as well as straight starboard settee and narrow custom folding table. Both tables with burled tops. It offers a large settee, and the burled tables can expand as needed to accommodate six comfortably and can be lowered to a coffee table position. Both tables have Besenzoni pedestals gas-operated 435-700 mm with stainless hardware to secure them Custom fiddle design 1.5" in height and 3/4" in width with squared Three bench seats for a dinette table All cabinets with European style cabinetry with no louvers (cabinets are continuous behind both port dinette and starboard settee) Low cabinet, 24" wide at the inboard side at forward end of dinette seating with wine rack European headliner design with NO battens and flush velcro mounted headliner with recessed edges around salon Cameo white headliner Stainless handrails alongside companionway ladder Forward bulkhead in teak with large teak trim TV mounted on forward bulkhead Burled top to wine cabinet Additional cabinets port and starboard side in salon Light, ventilation and visibility are provided by two large deck hatches and teak-trimmed tinted deck house windows along the front and sides Helm Nav station with outboard design with forward desk area Swing out chair High-Lite TWE/0125 wine cooler with custom cabinet Two drawers and file cabinet at aft end of Nav station Instrument panel hinged along the bottom Electrical panel located at aft end of Nav area All switches are black and backlighted Bi-fold table for Nav desk outboard Custom storage for computer and a printer Galley Further aft and to port is a long galley that is fully equipped for comfortable living at sea or on anchor. There are several well-thought-out storage lockers for glass, dinnerware, and appliances. Some of the many features include: Corian countertops (4) Vitrifrigo refrigerator drawers (4) Vitrifrigo freezer drawers with built-in icemaker A La Mer to ship sink plumbing fixtures for galley sink A La Mer to ship soap dispenser for galley sink Custom OFFSS-UD101L galley sinks Force 10 #65335 electric stove/oven Microwave GE SCA1001SS GE Advantium convection oven Venting unit for Advantium oven Broan 1052 stainless trash compactor Fisher Paykel S603FC stainless steel dishwasher with teak face Seagull RS-6SG multiple In line water filtration system including installation Corian Backsplash, 3" high behind galley counter areas Crew Quarters/Guest Cabin A passageway leads aft along the starboard side to the owner’s cabin with a roomy fourth cabin outboard – quite suitable for crew or guests -- with over/under berths, plus a private head with shower. Some of the many features include: Upper and lower berths Hanging locker moved aft allowing full standard depth with Nav electrical panel forward Hanging locker extended up to meet headliner Crews quarters head with direct access and separate shower stall Outboard bulkheads finished in teak VacuFlush head Counters Corian "Sahara" Head soles in white with teak grate in shower sump Soap dispenser GFI 110AC outlet in both forward head Low profile fiddles in Corian A La Mer to ship shower plumbing fixtures for head A La Mer to ship sink plumbing fixtures for head A La Mer to ship soap dispenser for head TV and stereo with a pair of speakers Hull and Deck HULL; American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) standards for hull and deck design Royale Blue gel coat Boot Stripe & Cove Stripe in Royale Blue Awlgrip Twaron hull, a carbon aramid fiber, with hand-laid FRP glass using vinylester resins and isophthalic gel coat Hull and deck were vacuum laid with vacuum Infusion Deck 3/4" Baltek Cored in Non-Skid Areas Watertight collision bulkhead forward with independent overboard drainage Watertight stern bulkhead across aft lazarettes Divided anchor locker with aft storage for fenders and dock lines Sail locker forward with step down feature Large aft stem lazarettes, port and starboard with dual Bailey latches for watertight seal Stern garage with ample storage with four tank Scuba rack 60% Skeg rudder (60% skegged rudder for optimal performance, strength, and protection) Rudder bottom plane is above the keel plane for grounding safety Solid GRP fiberglass located where deck fittings and stress area are located The molded non-skid deck on whisper gray Stainless double bow chock with storage for two 90 lb anchors Solid stainless striker plate for bow protection Saltwater wash down pump for anchor washdown Two pairs of stainless steel 12" bow cleats, a pair of 12" midship cleats and a pair of 12" stern cleats 32” high 316 stanchions, 1-1/4" in diameter with double lifelines Side boarding ladder with port and starboard side mounting brackets Main ship 316 low profile hatches and ports for excellent ventilation Hydraulic winches for primary, secondary, cockpit and mainsheet Teak Rubrail with Solid Stainless Striker Plate WINCHES; Primary Winches Antal CHST 77's Hydraulic 24V Secondary Winches Antal CHST 66's Mechanical24 Mainsheet Winch Antal CHST 60's Hydraulic 24V Cockpit Winch Antal CHST 66's Hydraulic 24V DECK; Stainless Radar Pole mounted starboard side. Pole has two antenna arms and outboard lifting arm Varnished teak fold up cockpit table with top access storage accommodating 10 guests, seated (2) Stainless cowl vents Stainless protective plate on hull's stern Freshwater hot/cold shower on stern platform Fold down stainless stern swim ladder Transom steps, raised for Scuba compressor and tanks Standard Window Design for Main Saloon Ports Varnished Caprail, Rounded with custom casted chocks (additional two open chock designs) Teak rubrail with solid stainless striker plate Lewmar 250TT bow thruster as standard Lewmar V4 hydraulic windlass Additional 24" x 24" overhead hatch added in forward stateroom Primary anchor and secondary anchors Extended stern push pits to midship gates Two Glendenning Cablemaster cable retrieval systems with 50A cords for both primary and secondary shore power connections Four folding pad-eyes in cockpit, one pair at forward end of cockpit and additional pair one each at base of each helm seat Opening ports around both helm seats Stainless handrails for deck Bonding strap for SSB ground plane Stern garage enlarged Outboard bracket in starboard lazarette Cockpit clutch upgraded to 4 Line V Grip high load clutch Stainless Stern seats Stainless Stern center seat Cushions for three stern seats Upgrade 40" Destroyer wheels with twin spoke mini maxi wheels with hide covers Freshwater washdown pump in anchor locker for anchors Chart light switch for the Nav station to cockpit panel to activate light below from the cockpit Cockpit table to have insulation as standard Locker in table to have access from aft end with single removable shelf 220V watertight outlet in garage, additional 110AC outlet in watertight outlet Centerline stern cleat Teak life raft storage cradle in port lazarette Stainless cleats above deck handrails to secure flag halyards Life raft model 812SLOP valise packed stowed in aft lazarette on port side (lazarette has partition to protect and separate the raft from other items) 30" Max prop 3 blade VP Palm Beach control port and starboard 370-CHKCB1900S Pair of cockpit opening ports Sail locker modified for wider opening FRP flush deck design Custom pedestal switch designs Nonskid pattern on cockpit Second Lewmar thruster control added to second pedestal Stainless two stern gates Cockpit table to have fiberglass/gelcoat base Separate red and green LED Lopo lights at the bow LED Lopo light for the stern running light Hella 96251 LED lights along stern steps Cockpit shower in aft starboard Stainless mounting plate forward end of bow pulpit for mounting bow camera/searchlight Switches added to cockpit for aft radar pole and mast headlights Additional pair of cockpit speakers Stainless fiddle around cockpit table Stainless protective guards for thruster controls both port and starboard Two stainless hooks in anchor locker Ground Tackle Lewmar V Four electric windlass Windlass Foot Pedals at Bow Windlass Up/Down Controller at Stbd Pedestal Switch Panel Stainless steel plate between the bow chock and the windlass for deck protection Windlass Up/Down Controller at Port Pedestal Switch Panel Solid Stainless-Steel Stem Head Fitting with Extended Split Bow Roller provides Storage for 2 Anchors Divided Anchor Locker Drains directly overboard Primary Anchor – Rocna 40 with 300' Triple B 1/2" Galvanized Chain Secondary Anchor – Bruce with 100' System 40 Triple B 1/2" Chain and 300' of 3/4" Anchor Rode Salt & Fresh Water Wash Down for Anchor and Rode Cleaning with Single Quick Disconnect 12" Stainless-Steel Deck Cleats (12) Dock Lines Fenders Sails and Rigging GMT COMPOSITES Triple Spreader Carbon mast with carbon spreaders including exit slots, sheaves and clutches Mast height from waterline; 99' Mast wiring wired to junction box at the base of the mast to allow for easy disconnect of all masthead units GMT COMPOSITES Hydraulic in-boom mainsail furling system GMT COMPOSITES spinnaker pole HARKEN Hydraulic genoa and staysail furlers HARKEN HYDRA (2) Hydraulic system to power furlers and winches PBO Rigging and fittings UK & Doyle sails, includes mainsail and 135% genoa with Sunbrella cover providing a total sail area is 2,419 ft.²: NEW 2026 full battened in-boom furling mainsail UK 135% furling genoa Doyle furling staysail Doyle asymmetrical spinnaker with sock Primary and secondary main Spectra Halyard Primary and secondary genoa Spectra Halyard Navtec Hydraulic Backstays Navtec Hydraulic Boom Vang Navtec Hydraulic Control Panel PBO Running Backstay System Internal Boom Preventer All sheets to the aft cockpit will not interfere with the seating area of the cockpit Lopolight LED navigation lighting for mast, includes anchor/strobe masthead (2 x 180 reds, 2 x 180 greens, masthead steaming) Lopolight LED spreader lighting for mast (up and down) Canvas Dodger with 1.25" Stainless Steel Frame in Beige Sunbrella Bimini with 1.25" Stainless Steel Frame in Beige Sunbrella The connector between Dodger & Bimini Top Full Isinglass Cockpit Enclosure Cockpit Cushions with Backrest Cockpit Table Cover Cockpit Dual Steering Stations with Lewmar Mamba Linear Drive Cockpit Table in Solid Teak finished in High Gloss Varnish Electronic Engine Control on both Pedestals (2) Bow Thruster Controls on both Pedestals (2) Raymarine E120W 12.1" Hybrid-Touch Color Displays at both Pedestals (2) Raymarine ST6000 Autopilot Control Heads at both Pedestals (2) ICOM VHF Radio Command Mic at both Pedestals (2) Raymarine ST60 Multi-Display at both Pedestals (2) Raymarine E120W 12.1" Hybrid-Touch Color Display at Companionway Raymarine ST60 Speed, Depth & Wind Displays at Companionway Hydraulic Panel Main Sail, Genoa & Staysail Furling Controls at Helm Additional Main Sail Furling Control at Cockpit Winch Windlass up/down Controller at Cockpit Switch Panel Two Folding Pad Eyes in Cockpit Folding Pad Eyes at each Helms Seat Emergency steering with rudder post squared off for emergency tiller 12 Mechanical Equipment Single Yanmar BY 260HP turbo diesel engine with 2125 hours Generator; 1500 KW Mastervolt Whisper 1500 Ultra with Mitsubishi engine. 1465 hours Cockpit controls and complete alarm system (upgrade from standard LH series 240HP Yanmar) Aqualoy 22 Propeller Shaft 2" Max-Prop Propeller PSS Shaft Seal Lewmar Mamba Rack/Pinion Steering System with 1/2 HP, 24 Volt Autopilot Drive Unit MOD III Shaft Break Dual Racor Fuel Filters Teleflex Electronic Engine Control on both Pedestals Spectra Newport 400 watermaker 17 gal/h Lewmar 250kfg electric bow thruster Built-in oil change pump plumbed to engine, Genset and transmission Cruise Air Reverse Cycle AC with four compressor units (7000, 12,000, 16,000, 30,000) and digital controls Bilge pumps -2 16A Rule Bilge pumps 24V/3700 GPH Balmar alternator 9824-220 BL24V, 220-amp w/MC624H 24V, regulator with harness Separate Washer & Dryer Seagull Water Purifier System plumbed to Faucets in each Head & Galley 18 Gallon Hot Water Heater Engine Room (2) Engine room lights, switches located outside engine room door, starboard side Additional shelves in engine room Sensotex gauges for fuel and water Mechanical sink drain pump MOD lll shaft brake Fireboy MA2-450 fire extinguisher Floscan 6520 BOS 2K fuel flow monitor system Additional Lewmar chain counter for second pedestal Engine room Sundown insulation, IVF1020MBSFT 2" vinyl/foam composite One (1) Jabsco Par-Max 4, 24V for stem lazarette Morse single lever control system to protect against high RPM gear shifting Shaft size: Aqualoy 22, 2" shaft diameter Raw water strainer to engine: ARG-1250 Gr0co water strainer 1-1/4" Tin wiring crimp connectors Dual Raco fuel filtration system allowing independent filter and bypass Walborough in-line fuel pump with engine bypass for filtration that eliminates engine bleeding in case of a dry fuel tank Electrical Equipment 12 Volt & 24 Volt DC and 110 Volt & 220 AC System with Breaker Panels with Monitor Gauges and Master Switch Panels Mastervolt Low RPM 15KW genset with 1810h (June 2021) Mastervolt Inverter/Charger Mass Combi 24/4000/100 Remote Mastervolt Inverter/Charger Control Panel Remote Mastervolt AC Power Control Panel Mastervolt 24 Volt, 100 AMP Charger, Forward Mastervolt 24 Volt, 100 AMP Charger, Aft Remote Mastervolt 24 Volt Charger Control Panels (2) Mastervolt 12 Volt, 50 AMP Charger for House & Engine Start Batteries Mastervolt 12 Volt, 25 AMP Charger for Generator Start Battery Xantrex Battery Monitor Mastervolt AGM, 24V House Battery Bank (10) 24V 11 00AH AGM Mastervolt AGM 4D AGM Battery for Engine Start, 12V 120AH AGM Mastervolt AGM Group 31 Battery for Generator Start, 12V 40AH AGM All Batteries Isolated via Built-In Reverse-Isolation Switch Two 50A 220V Shore Connections Two Glendenning Cable Masters for 50A 75' Cords All Wire Tinned (2) 3" Copper strips bow to stern, port and starboard for grounding Lewmar Mamba Rack/Pinion steering system and 1/2 HP, 24V, Autopilot drive unit Communication/Navigation Equipment NAVIGATION - COCKPIT Raymarine E120W 12.1" Hybrid-Touch Color Displays at both Pedestals (2) Raymarine ST6000 Autopilot Control Heads at both Pedestals (2) ICOM VHF Radio Command Mic at both Pedestals (2) Raymarine ST60 Multi-Display at both Pedestals (2) Raymarine E120W 12.1" Hybrid-Touch Color Display at Companionway Raymarine ST60 Speed, Depth & Wind Displays at Companionway NAVIGATION - NAV STATION Raymarine E120W 12.1" Hybrid-Touch Color Display (1+1 spare) Raymarine Electronic Charting System (from Canadian border to Mexican border) Raymarine Wireless Autopilot Smart Controller ICOM M604A VHF Radio ICOM 504 VHF Radio ICOM 802 SSB with Remote SP-24 Speaker with an insulated backstay antenna Pactor Modem PTC-II USB KVH Trac Sat Phone (2) Raystar 125 WAAS GPS sensors Raymarine AIS 650 transmitter/receiver Raymarine ST60 graphic display in port fwd cabin Cell phone mast head antenna, amplifier, and wireless repeater Whitlock1/2 HP DU autopilot system installed for Mamba steering Twin Whitlock pedestal/wheel, size 40" and S/S compass with 5" binnacle, solid teak 15 Entertainment GENERAL KVH HD7 Satellite System with Tri Americans LNB Sat TV Receivers Digital TV Antenna SALON Bose Home Entertainment System Bose Speakers 40" SAMSUNG TV on Bulkhead DirecTV Sat Receiver FORWARD CABIN Samsung 22’ SAMSUNG TV on Bulkhead DirecTV Sat Receiver Clarion Stereo with CD/DVD Player and Speakers PORT FORWARD CABIN Samsung 22’ SAMSUNG TV on Bulkhead Clarion Stereo with CD/DVD Player and Speakers STARBOARD MID CABIN Samsung 19’ SAMSUNG TV on Bulkhead Clarion Stereo with CD/DVD Player and Speakers AFT CABIN Samsung 27" SAMSUNG TV on Bulkhead DirecTV Sat Receiver Clarion Stereo with CD/DVD Player and Speakers Tankage/Plumbing Water capacity: 360 gallons, (4) tanks (63, 42, 123, 132) in vented stainless-steel tanks Fuel capacity: 710 gallons, (4) tanks (186, 186, 178, 160) in vented stainless-steel tanks All tanks baffled All tanks have easy access for inspection and cleaning Independent 45-gallon holding tanks, one dedicated to each head Beckson CV1-1/2 check valve for all sinks Interior Teak sole only, no holly in between Teak laid down as 2" strips with high gloss finish, “European” cabinetry style Continuous handrail both port and starboard for main saloon to galley and Nav station All Hanging lockers in forward, port and aft cabin to be cedarlined All hanging lockers have automatic lights when opened LED Hanging locker lighting by Imtra Solid teak doors and trim Teak handrails throughout the interior for safety movement offshore Epoxy seal engrains and sub-flooring All cabin sole uplifts are positive locking for offshore passage making All cabinets and lockers are finished in teak (71) Hatteras "Warm" LED overhead lights S/N finish (13) Sydney "Warm" LED reading lights S/N finish (4) Three-Stage Dimmers Touch LED S/N Nav light Corian "Sahara" for four heads Corian fiddles and Corian sinks Corian countertop color “Granola” in galley OceanAir hatch screens: Forward Cabin 24" X 24" concealed type (2ea) Third portside cabin 19-1/2" X 19-1/2" concealed type Aft cabin 19-1/2" X 19-1/2" (1ea) surface type Main Saloon 24" X 24" (2ea) concealed type Ultraleather panels with foam backing in forward and aft staterooms European style for headliner with velcro backing and recessed edges with no teak strakes Central vacuum system including all piping and outlets LED Warm white rope lighting installed in saloon, owners, forward and port cabin Safety Equipment Safety Equipment Winslow 8-man life raft (new 2/2018) in valise stored in aft deck locker in custom box in starboard lazarette EPIRB MOM module Throw ring Jack lines Everything for sailing offshore including USCG required equipment US Coast Guard Endorsement US Coast Guard Document for vessel: Recreation Regisgtry Coastwise-Limited Coastwise (Restricted in Accordance of MARAD Waiver) Coastwise Trade Restricted in Accordance with Maritime Administration Letter Dated May 24, 2022. Additional Information Bottom Paint Applied August 2024 Owners' personal possessions and tools do not convey. The listed specifications include 260 hp of total engine power and a maximum draft of 7.5 ft.

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