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- Beam: 15' 0''
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Max Draft: 7' 0''
- Cabins: 3
- Heads: 2
One-Owner German Frers Bluewater Cruiser with Major 2023-2026 Refit Updates
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 Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. A yacht buyer should instruct his yacht broker, or his boat surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. This boat may be listed with another yacht broker.
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
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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