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- Beam: 15' 9''
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Max Draft: 7' 6''
- Displacement: 48,413 lb
- Fuel Tank: 1 x 220|gallon
- Fresh Water: 1 x 210|gallon
- Holding: 1 x 35|gallon
- Cabins: 3
- Heads: 2
FREESTYLE is a one-owner 2005 Hylas 54 that has been maintained and upgraded with the care expected of a serious offshore yacht. Designed by German Frers and built by Queen Long Marine, the Hylas 54 is one of the defining performance bluewater cruisers of its generation: powerful, elegant, beautifully finished, and engineered for owners who want genuine offshore capability without giving up comfort.
The Hylas 54 has earned its reputation because it combines a slippery Frers hull form, substantial displacement, a secure center cockpit, a strong cutter-capable rig, excellent tankage, and the kind of interior joinery and systems access that make long-distance ownership practical. FREESTYLE builds on that pedigree with the right recent upgrades in the right places.
Her 2023-2026 refit profile is extensive. Major updates include new standing rigging, new helm chartplotter and NavPod, new Raymarine wind/depth/speed/AIS instrumentation, new bimini, dodger, dodger side extensions, cockpit cushions, hatch glass, shaft seal, cutlass bearing, bottom paint, rebuilt Flexofold propeller, newer sails, new Fischer Panda generator, new Raritan freshwater electric heads, new AGM battery bank, new hot water heater, new fans, new windlass motor, refinished bamboo cabin sole, and updated upholstery.
Below deck, FREESTYLE offers the preferred three-cabin, two-head Hylas 54 layout with an aft owner’s stateroom, generous forward VIP, port over-under guest cabin, large saloon, dedicated navigation station, and the long linear galley that Hylas owners value offshore. The pass-through arrangement from the nav station to the aft cabin keeps the galley clear while still providing excellent owner access and privacy.
For a buyer seeking a turn-key caliber Hylas 54 with one-owner history, recent rigging, sails, electronics, canvas, underwater service, generator, heads, interior updates, and classic Queen Long joinery, FREESTYLE is a compelling opportunity in one of the most respected Hylas models ever built.
Key Features:
Denison Yachting - San Francisco is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by David Walters Yachts.
Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.
FREESTYLE’s interior reflects the qualities that made the Hylas 54 such a benchmark cruising yacht: superb Queen Long joinery, a practical offshore layout, excellent ventilation, deep storage, and a warm teak interior that feels substantial without being overly dark. The refinished bamboo cabin sole and updated upholstery give the yacht a fresh, cared-for presentation.
The arrangement is the preferred three-cabin, two-head layout. The main saloon is spacious and bright, with a large dining table to port and a long starboard settee that functions well as a passage berth. The dedicated forward-facing navigation station is aft of the saloon, positioned as a true offshore command center and liveaboard office. The pass-through from the nav station to the aft owner’s stateroom is a valuable Hylas feature because it allows access aft without interrupting the galley.
Forward, the VIP stateroom provides a generous island berth, cedar-lined hanging locker, storage cabinetry, and ensuite access to the forward head with separate shower. The port guest cabin has over-under berths that can accommodate additional family, guests, or crew, while also providing practical storage for tools and spares. Aft, the owner’s stateroom is private and comfortable, with an oversized centerline queen berth, cedar-lined lockers, ensuite head, walk-in shower, air conditioning, fans, hatches, and opening ports.
Interior Styling and Additional Features:
MAIN SALOON
FREESTYLE’s main saloon is bright, practical, and comfortable underway or at anchor. The large dining area to port seats six to eight, while the long starboard settee works equally well as an evening lounge or offshore sea berth. The saloon benefits from generous headroom, overhead hatches, teak handrails, deep storage, and the quality joinery expected from Hylas.
MASTER STATEROOM
The aft owner’s stateroom is a true center-cockpit owner’s cabin, private from the guest accommodations and arranged for extended cruising comfort. The centerline oversized queen berth, cedar-lined lockers, seating area, air conditioning, opening hatches, portlights, and ensuite head with walk-in shower create a proper liveaboard owner’s suite.
Master Head
The master head is ensuite to the aft owner’s stateroom and has been upgraded for comfort, including a newer freshwater electric toilet and a separate walk-in shower.
VIP STATEROOM
The forward VIP stateroom is generous and comfortable, with an island berth, good natural light, ventilation, and storage. It is large enough to make guests feel genuinely accommodated rather than placed forward as an afterthought.
VIP Head
The forward head serves the VIP and guest accommodations and includes a separate shower, dual access, and a Raritan electric freshwater toilet.
GUEST CABIN (PORT)
The port guest cabin is arranged with over-under berths and is ideal for additional guests, children, crew, or passage use. It also provides valuable storage for tools, spares, and cruising gear when fewer guests are aboard.
The Hylas 54’s long linear galley is one of the model’s strongest offshore features. It provides safe bracing, generous counter space, deep refrigeration, and a logical cooking layout for use underway or at anchor.
NAVIGATION STATION
The forward-facing navigation station is set up for real offshore use, with electrical panels, communications equipment, charting displays, systems controls, and the space to function as a passagemaking station or liveaboard office.
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
FREESTYLE’s navigation electronics have been updated with key 2026 Raymarine and helm equipment, while retaining an extensive legacy electronics package for redundancy and systems monitoring.
HELM STATION
HULL
The Hylas 54 was designed by German Frers and built by Queen Long with the offshore construction details that made the model a respected world cruiser. The hull uses fiberglass/Twaron aramid reinforcement, a strong monohull form, and a balanced hull shape that provides a rewarding combination of seakindliness, speed, and comfort.
DECK
FREESTYLE’s deck layout reflects the Hylas 54’s offshore purpose: secure movement, strong hardware, excellent ventilation, a walk-down transom, protected cockpit, and practical deck access for anchoring, sail handling, and boarding.
COCKPIT
MAST AND RIGGING
SAILS AND WINCHES
ENGINE AND MECHANICAL
The mechanical package centers on a 125 HP Yanmar diesel with direct shaft drive and a newer Fischer Panda 8 kW generator. Recent underwater and drivetrain service in 2026 addresses several of the most important ownership items on a bluewater cruising yacht.
PLUMBING AND TANKAGE
FREESTYLE carries proper cruising tankage, stainless fuel and water tanks, a watermaker, upgraded heads, and a recent hot water heater, supporting extended time away from the dock.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AUDIO/VISUAL AND ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
BROKER’S COMMENTS
FREESTYLE is a strong example of why the Hylas 54 remains one of the most respected owner-operated bluewater cruisers in the 50-55 ft range. She combines German Frers design, Queen Long build quality, a real offshore cockpit, excellent tankage, a practical three-cabin layout, and recent investment in the systems that matter most.
The standout story is the 2023-2026 upgrade profile. New standing rigging, 2023 sails, 2026 helm electronics and Raymarine instrumentation, new canvas, new cockpit cushions, recent bottom and drivetrain service, a newer generator, upgraded freshwater electric heads, AGM battery bank, hot water heater, refinished cabin sole, and updated upholstery make FREESTYLE a compelling choice for a buyer who wants to cruise rather than begin with a major refit list.
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